Cedar Valley News

News stories of Cedar Valley interest published by area media outlets.

  1. Arson charges filed in Charles City fire 3 Jul 2009, 8:30 pm
    CHARLES CITY — A Charles City teen was arrested on arson charges Thursday night after he lit a wall hanging on fire in his apartment.
  2. Hampton motorcyclist injured in accident 3 Jul 2009, 5:24 pm
    HAMPTON --- Few details were being released on a motocycle crash on Highway 18 in Floyd County Friday afternoon.
  3. Serial killer has South Carolina residents on edge 3 Jul 2009, 5:13 pm
    MITCH WEISS, Associated Press Writer GAFFNEY, S.C. (AP) — Terrified residents canceled Fourth of July plans and holed up in their homes Friday as investigators hunted a serial killer believed to have shot four people to death.
  4. Town's citizens prepare to celebrate Frederika Days 3 Jul 2009, 5:06 pm
    Schedule of Events Friday, July 3 Noon: Festivities begin as do garage sales 6:30 p.m.: Texas Hold 'Em 8 p.m.: Firemen's dance with music by Wichita Saturday, July 4 8 a.m.: Garage sale, bake sale and softball tournament
  5. UPDATE: One dead in Franklin County plane crash 3 Jul 2009, 5:01 pm
    LATIMER — One person is dead after a small plane crashed in northern Iowa.
  6. IA State Fair clarifies Jackson sculpture 3 Jul 2009, 3:04 pm
    DES MOINES (AP) — The Iowa State Fair is clarifying its concept of a butter sculpture of Michael Jackson.
  7. Grassley speaks about health care, farm issues during Vinton visit 3 Jul 2009, 2:06 pm
        VINTON — Health care reform and farm-related issues were popular topics Thursday as Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) hosted a town-hall meeting at the Tama-Benton Co-op in Vinton.
  8. Eight win Klea scholarships 3 Jul 2009, 2:06 pm
    On Sunday, June 7, Trinity United Methodist Church presented eight students with Klea Shipman Scholarships.
  9. Former Iowa therapist dies during prison transport 3 Jul 2009, 12:22 pm
    OTTUMWA, (AP) — A former child therapist from Iowa serving a five-year sentence on child pornography charges has died as he was being transported between prisons.
  10. New Zealand airline issues nude safety video 3 Jul 2009, 12:20 pm
    RAY LILLEY, Associated Press Writer WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand's national airline has adopted a cheeky way to encourage passengers to watch its in-flight safety video: The cabin crew's uniforms are nothing but body paint.
  11. Waterloo felon up on gun charges 3 Jul 2009, 12:17 pm
    WATERLOO — A 49-year-old man is accused of being a felon in possession of a firearm.
  12. UPDATE: Waterloo police investigate home invasion robbery 3 Jul 2009, 12:11 pm
    WATERLOO — Waterloo police continue to investigate a home invasion robbery at an apartment complex next to Hawkeye Community College Thursday.
  13. Swimming advisory for Beeds Lake Beach 3 Jul 2009, 12:11 pm
    Courier Lee News Service HAMPTON — A swimming advisory is in effect at Beeds Lake Beach.
  14. Oelwein will host state cemetery restoration meeting 3 Jul 2009, 10:26 am
    OELWEIN - The Fayette County Pioneer Cemetery Commission will host the State Association for the Preservation of Iowa Cemeteries (SAPIC) quarterly board meeting at The Plaza in Oelwein on Saturday, July 11.
  15. St. Paul's members enjoy Chicago trip 3 Jul 2009, 10:26 am
    The youth from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church recently participated in a service trip to Chicago. They went to renew a 40-year relationship with Holy Family Lutheran Church, which also sends youth to Waverly each year as an exchange program between. […]
  16. New V-S superintendent welcomed at open house 3 Jul 2009, 10:07 am
        VINTON — A new era for the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District began Wednesday, as Mary Jo Hainstock officially began her duties as District superintendent.
  17. WITH PICTURE: Wis. masked man gets ticket after withdrawing his own money 3 Jul 2009, 6:46 am
    LA CROSSE, Wis. — Eric Harding has no plans to retire his fully masked hooded black sweatshirt with printed skeletal bones.
  18. La Porte man run over by tractor 3 Jul 2009, 6:46 am
    LA PORTE CITY — A La Porte City man was taken to University Hospitals in Iowa City Thursday night after being run over by a tractor. A second La Porte City man collapsed during the incident and he also was hospitalized.
  19. Knee high by the Fourth of July 2 Jul 2009, 5:06 pm
    Dick Eversmeyer of Oelwein decides to check and see if that old axiom is true and discovers it's actually over knee high. This corn field is located northeast of Oelwein and seems to uphold the claim by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that 81 perc. […]
  20. From stump to something beautiful 2 Jul 2009, 5:06 pm
        VINTON — When Jeff and Rhonda Sojka looked for something unique to do with an old tree in their back yard, they knew just the man to call. It was up to local chain saw carver Brian Parr to turn what was left of that old tree into something u. […]
  21. S.R. Historical Society celebrates July 4 2 Jul 2009, 5:06 pm
    The Shell Rock Community Historical Museum will open for visitors on Saturday, July 4, from 12:30 to 4 p.m.
  22. Lt. Governor encourages Iowans to vacation close to home 2 Jul 2009, 3:18 pm
    DES MOINES (AP) — Lt. Gov. Patty Judge wants Iowans to take their vacations closer to home this summer.
  23. Dysart plans Fourth of July celebration 2 Jul 2009, 3:18 pm
        DYSART — Fireworks, games and the annual parade are on tap this weekend in Dysart, as the eastern Iowa community celebrates America’s independence with its annual celebration.
  24. Benton County cancer event raises more than $21,600 2 Jul 2009, 3:18 pm
        ATKINS — Saturday’s annual American Cancer Society Benton County Walk/Run raised more than $21,600 to be used in the fight against cancer.
  25. Benton County residents elected to state AMVETS leadership posts 2 Jul 2009, 3:18 pm
        VINTON — A local couple was recently elected to leadership posts in the state AMVETS program.
  26. Randall calls 2009 Party in Park ‘One of the best’ 2 Jul 2009, 3:18 pm
        VINTON — Vinton Parks and Recreation Director Duane Randall called last weekend’s Party in the Park event one of the best in the 18-year history of the event.
  27. Franzen receives Merit Award 2 Jul 2009, 2:06 pm
    The American Legion Auxiliary of Shell Rock, Post #393, has selected Samantha Jean Miller to be its recipient of the Nelle E. Thompson Memorial Merit Award.
  28. More Fun for the Fourth 2 Jul 2009, 2:06 pm
    OELWEIN - Oelwein's 4th of July Celebration Committee members Kim Haar- President, Arthur Medberry- Vice President, Deb Medberry- Treasurer, and Tina Haar(Lewis)- Secretary have put some of the finishing touches on Oelwein's celebration.
  29. Get ready to Pig Out 2 Jul 2009, 2:06 pm
    INDEPENDENCE — The Independence Day Celebrations Committee in conjunction with the Buchanan Country Pork Producers invites you to Riverwalk Parks Friday, July 3 for some pork burger fun.  Starting at 5 and going until 7 p.m., if you bring two non-. […]
  30. Black bear returns to natural habitat 2 Jul 2009, 10:36 am
    CEDAR RAPIDS (AP) - A black bear apparently looking for love has made his way back to a natural habitat after several weeks of roaming Iowa and Illinois.
  31. Never too old to fly 2 Jul 2009, 10:07 am
    INDEPENDENCE — Ivan Sutton enjoyed his first airplane ride at the age of 100 from the Independence Municipal Airport June 23.   Ivan said, “I hope it’s not my last one.”  Ivan lives in Independence.  Ivan’s birth date was February 4, 19. […]
  32. Brunkhorst to run for mayor 2 Jul 2009, 9:39 am
    A former state representative and senator is making a bid for the nonpartisan post of mayor in Waverly.
  33. Former city editor opens new chapter 2 Jul 2009, 9:23 am
    The Cedar River rushing through the dam was my first sight of Waverly and Cedar Falls.
  34. A Postcard for Posterity 2 Jul 2009, 9:23 am
    T ake a look at the photo above. Then take an even closer look at the image below. Taken from the same angle on the Bremer Avenue bridge, approximately 70 years apart, these pictures capture the flavor of the time and illustrate how much the town has. […]
  35. Waterloo man charged in bank robbery 2 Jul 2009, 9:23 am
    A Waterloo man on parole confessed to robbing the Cedar Valley Bank and Trust of La Porte City on Tuesday, authorities say.
  36. July 4 benefit to aid the Gates family 1 Jul 2009, 5:06 pm
    A benefit for Linda and Jim Gates is set at the Shell Rock's Boyd Building following the annual parade. Linda suffers from ALS.
  37. Building a bridge 1 Jul 2009, 5:06 pm
    Minnowa Const. Inc of Harmony, Minn., started the deck replacement at the Huntzinger Bridge, north of West Union, on Friday, June 26.
  38. Repayment almost done for band trip 1 Jul 2009, 5:06 pm
    INDEPENDENCE - The end of the ordeal may soon be in sight. Problems surrounding a planned band trip to Hawaii surfaced last summer after the tour operator failed to return money for a canceled trip.
  39. Genealogists help clean up Poor Farm 1 Jul 2009, 2:24 pm
    Bremer County Genealogical Society members Mildred Bergmann, Mary Buls and Bernice Kimball kept busy Monday afternoon cleaning the ceiling, wall and floor of the future genealogy work room at the Poor Farm.
  40. Parade to highlight Shell Rock celebrations 1 Jul 2009, 2:12 pm
    Spectators packed the streets for Shell Rock’s annual Fourth of July parade last year. This year's parade will begin at 10 a.m.
  41. ASAC Celebrates open house 1 Jul 2009, 2:01 pm
    Vinton’s Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC) office celebrated an open house last week with refreshments and visits from local VIPs. The service serves residents in Benton, Linn, Jackson, Jones and Clinton Counties and is licensed by the Iowa State. […]
  42. Officials: Mental health system failed 1 Jul 2009, 2:01 pm
    WAVERLY - The ex-football player charged with first-degree murder in the June 24 shooting death of A-P Coach Ed Thomas was released to a third party from Covenant Hospital the day before, records show.
  43. Special City Council Meeting for Independence 1 Jul 2009, 2:01 pm
    INDEPENDENCE — A special meeting of the Independence City Council has been set for today at 6 p.m.
  44. Aurora to host "Old-fashioned Fourth" 1 Jul 2009, 10:24 am
    AURORA - Aurora will have an "Old Fashioned Celebration" for its Fourth of July event.
  45. Home at last 1 Jul 2009, 10:08 am
    INDEPENDENCE - Public Health will be moving across town. The move will mean a return to the agency’s former stomping grounds.
  46. Mayor reflects on tradition 30 Jun 2009, 7:50 pm
    Shell Rock Mayor Larry Young has taken part in many of the city's July 4 festivities.
  47. Indee lays claim to one of 'Iowa's Simple Pleasures' 30 Jun 2009, 5:06 pm
    INDEPENDENCE — What does Independence have to offer visitors? An upcoming television show will try to answer that question in part by looking at one unique offering in the community.
  48. Eight compete for Buchanan County Fair Queen crown 30 Jun 2009, 5:06 pm
    INDEPENDENCE - Eight young women are competing to be the 2009 Buchanan County Fair Queen.
  49. Pork burger eating contests will benefit area food pantry 30 Jun 2009, 3:51 pm
    INDEPENDENCE - The Independence Day Celebrations Committee in conjunction with the Buchanan Country Pork Producers is inviting the public to the Riverwalk Parks Friday, July 3 for some pork burger fun. 
  50. Aplington-Parkersburg remembers Coach Thomas 30 Jun 2009, 2:06 pm
    PARKERSBURG — The only way we can win is if we look out for one another.
  51. S.R. family revives Levi's Ride after flood 30 Jun 2009, 2:06 pm
    Shell Rock’s July 4 celebration will continue to be a key event in the lives of parents Ted and Mary Scheidel.
  52. Hemsath nominated for national award 30 Jun 2009, 2:06 pm
    ROWLEY — National honors may be in store for an area volunteer. Carol Hemsath, of Rowley, has been nominated for Meals on Wheels Volunteer of the Year, nationally. 
  53. Atkins man celebrates victory over cancer 30 Jun 2009, 11:34 am
    ATKINS — One Atkins man celebrated and remembered his victory over cancer on Saturday at the Benton County Cancer Run/Walk.
  54. Town mourns fallen coach 30 Jun 2009, 10:42 am
    PARKERSBURG - The only way we can win is if we look out for one another.
  55. New laws take effect on July 1 30 Jun 2009, 9:10 am
    Restrictions on sex offenders, foreclosure protection and an expanded health care plan are among the changes to the Iowa Code that hit the books tomorrow.
  56. Farewell, Coach 30 Jun 2009, 9:10 am
    The only way we can win is if we look out for one another.
  57. Officials: Mental health system flawed 30 Jun 2009, 9:10 am
    The ex-football player charged with first-degree murder in the June 24 shooting death of A-P Coach Ed Thomas was released to a third party from Covenant Hospital the day before, records show.
  58. Wartburg president passes on 'art bug' 30 Jun 2009, 9:10 am
    Interim Wartburg College President William Hamm has left Greenwood, the president's residence, but he has no plans to leave Waverly.
  59. DNR investigating fish kill near Garnavillo 29 Jun 2009, 5:06 pm
     GARNAVILLO – A fish kill on Buck Creek approximately one mile northwest of Garnavillo in Clayton County was investigated by the DNR during the weekend.
  60. Orchestra performs at park 29 Jun 2009, 5:06 pm
    Waverly municipal orchestra director Jim Vowels directs the orchestra's performance at last Thursday's Concerts in Kohlmann series.

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