Cedar Valley News

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

  1. Mallard Point offers Memorial Day activities 22 May 2012, 8:00 am
    CEDAR FALLS — Mallard Point, an independent senior retirement community, welcomes the public to several free Memorial Day weekend events Friday through Monday.
  2. Opening reception set for Hearst Center exhibit 22 May 2012, 7:00 am
    CEDAR FALLS — The James and Meryl Hearst Center for the Arts, 304 W. Seerley Blvd., will offer the new exhibition, “Those Who Teach: Works of Art,” by Hearst Center instructors in the Dresser-Robinson
  3. Good morning --- Windy and warm 22 May 2012, 6:00 am
    Good morning, Cedar Valley! It's Tuesday, May 22, 2012.
  4. Tourism agencies announce annual awards 22 May 2012, 6:00 am
    CEDAR FALLS — Visitor bureaus from Waterloo and Cedar Falls celebrated May as Tourism Month by presenting their eighth annual awards Thursday at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.
  5. Caution urged driving through Ansborough-University intersection in Waterloo today 22 May 2012, 4:13 am
    WATERLOO, Iowa –Traffic signal operational changes at Ansborough and University Avenues will be made on Tuesday, May 22.
  6. Relay for Life fundraiser planned at steakhouse 21 May 2012, 10:00 pm
    WATERLOO — Support Relay For Life of Black Hawk County and Team Sweeney/Hoth at a Dine and Donate event from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday at Lone Star Steakhouse, 4045 Hammond Ave.
  7. Iowan who led to more help for disabled kids dies 21 May 2012, 9:15 pm
    CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) --- Katie Beckett, whose struggles with childhood disease and federal bureaucracy brought landmark changes to the federal-state Medicaid program allowing children with disabili
  8. Buddhist statue to be dedicated in Lansing in June 21 May 2012, 9:00 pm
    LANSING --- A statue rescued after a typhoon in Burma has found a new home on bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River, and a consecration ceremony is set June 4.
  9. HVAAA to host Age Strong! Live Long! walk Thursday 21 May 2012, 8:00 pm
    WATERLOO — Hawkeye Valley Area Agency on Aging is hosting the third annual Age Strong! Live Long! one-mile walk in several locations Thursday throughout the 10 counties served by HVAAA, offered in cel
  10. RiverLoop oversight board is reset 21 May 2012, 8:00 pm
    WATERLOO, Iowa --- The organization managing the downtown RiverLoop Expo Plaza and Amphitheatre is getting a fresh start.
  11. Aplington-Parkersburg class of 2012 learned life lessons during tumultuous school career 21 May 2012, 6:00 pm
    PARKERSBURG --- Their shared history includes a deadly tornado and the fatal shooting of their school's football coach.
  12. Cops battle firemen....we all win 21 May 2012, 5:05 pm
    OELWEIN - The Oelwein Police Department was the winning agency in the “Battle of the Badges” blood drive in Oelwein on Thursday. The Police will be awarded a new “traveling trophy” provided by the American Red Cross. 
  13. WPD officers continue strong tradition 21 May 2012, 5:05 pm
    Throughout the last 144 years, peacekeeping for the city of Waverly has undertaken a great many changes. Different station houses, different technology, different faces wearing different uniforms. One aspect hasn’t changed, however, the service. […]
  14. Search warrant reveals new details in Manchester double murder 21 May 2012, 4:11 pm
    MANCHESTER, Iowa ---- Isaiah Sweet stood behind his grandfather with a baseball bat contemplating hitting him before shooting him and his grandmother, according to a search warrant filed Friday in Del
  15. Give lawmakers due, Grundy native, IABI head says 21 May 2012, 4:00 pm
    DES MOINES, Iowa — The recent legislative session focused on job creation but likely will be recalled more for unfinished work than help for business.
  16. UNI employee pleads guilty to first-degree theft 21 May 2012, 3:45 pm
    WATERLOO, Iowa --- A former assistant director of the University of Northern Iowa’s ticketing operation has pleaded guilty to allegations he took money from the operation.
  17. Business partners write own roles in gaming industry 21 May 2012, 3:00 pm
    WATERLOO --- As many businesses do, Brian Berg's got its start through an unassuming casual conversation.
  18. The OWLs gift to kindergartners 21 May 2012, 2:05 pm
    Last fall, the Oelwein Writers League made a promise to Mrs. “S” and her kindergarten class that if their story-telling sessions would ever end up being published in a children’s book they would receive copies. Last Thursday, that promise was k. […]
  19. Area investigators attend cold case seminar 21 May 2012, 2:05 pm
    Recently investigators from two local law enforcement agencies attended cold case homicide investigation training in Moline, Ill.
  20. Boating inspection, fire safety class offered 21 May 2012, 2:00 pm
    WATERLOO --- The Waterloo Sail and Power Squadron, a unit of the U.S. Power Squadron, will offer a voluntary vessel safety check from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Brinker Lake parking lot as part of Nationa
  21. Vigils planned to show support for nuns 21 May 2012, 1:00 pm
    WATERLOO --- A small group of area Catholics is organizing prayer vigils to show solidarity for American nuns.
  22. Waterloo man arrested for firing pistol into his own home 21 May 2012, 12:21 pm
    WATERLOO, Iowa --- A Waterloo man repeatedly fired a pistol into the floor in an effort to get an in-law to leave his home Saturday, police said.
  23. Waterloo man sentenced to 10 years in prison for beating death 21 May 2012, 12:02 pm
    WATERLOO, Iowa --- A Waterloo man was sentenced to prison Monday for killing a teen with a baseball bat following a running argument in August.
  24. Upstart Cedar Falls rugby squad earns respect 21 May 2012, 11:45 am
    CEDAR FALLS --- A Cedar Falls teenager has one accomplishment on his resume others may not when applying for college admission: He founded and developed a rugby team.
  25. MorWood to transition into new ownership 21 May 2012, 11:05 am
    HAZLETON — Jerry and Judy Morey are marking the start of their ninth season operating MorWood Campground and Resort, a popular retreat three miles south of Hazleton and a half-mile west on 150th Street.
  26. Waterloo police arrest three on car burglary complaints 21 May 2012, 11:00 am
    WATERLOO —- Police arrested three people after receiving reports of vehicle burglaries Sunday night.
  27. WITH MUGS: Five charged with burglarizing Mount Auburn home early Friday 21 May 2012, 10:02 am
    MOUNT AUBURN, Iowa --- Benton County authorities have charged five people in connection with the Friday morning burglary at a rural Mount Auburn home.
  28. ‘Power of Good’ video to be shown at library 21 May 2012, 10:00 am
    WATERLOO, Iowa --- The American Czech group will sponsor the “Power of Good” human interest video at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Waterloo Public Library, Room B.
  29. Man's body found in rock quarry south of Dyersville 21 May 2012, 9:45 am
    DYERSVILLE, Iowa (AP) ---- Authorities say the body of a man has been found at the bottom of a rock quarry in northeast Iowa.
  30. Roving bear sighted near Fredericksburg 21 May 2012, 9:34 am
    FREDERICKSBURG, Iowa — The Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Office took a report earlier this morning that a black bear was seen near Plum Creek Golf Course.
  31. Police investigate spray of bullets fired at Waterloo house 21 May 2012, 9:29 am
    WATERLOO, Iowa --- Police are investigating a Sunday morning shooting that damaged a house.
  32. Keep pets cool during the dog days of summer 21 May 2012, 9:05 am
    Editor's note: This is part of an occasional series recognizing working pets. Contact us at 352-3334 or news@waverlynewspapers.com for story ideas.
  33. Employers already seeking laid-off BPI workers 21 May 2012, 9:00 am
    WATERLOO, Iowa --- In the wake of Beef Products Inc. announcing the end of production at its Waterloo plant, Cedar Valley companies have stepped forward to express their interest in hiring the laid of
  34. Culver in politics again, resurfacing for Obama 21 May 2012, 4:51 am
    DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) --- Chet Culver has re-emerged at campaign events for President Barack Obama, raising the question of whether Iowa's former Democratic governor and secretary of state intends to
  35. Evansdale considers storm water fee 20 May 2012, 6:00 pm
    EVANSDALE, Iowa --- The city will likely join its larger neighbors to the west and charge residents a storm water utility fee.
  36. Logan sidewalk bids set for public hearing 20 May 2012, 10:00 am
    WATERLOO, Iowa --- The long-delayed construction of a sidewalk to the Logan Avenue Hy-Vee appears ready for action.
  37. City of Waterloo eyes $12 million in bond sales 20 May 2012, 9:00 am
    WATERLOO, Iowa --- Major sewage treatment and flood control projects are the driving force behind the city's plans to borrow more money next month.
  38. Uncertain future: Lawmakers try to find compromise on farm bill reauthorization 20 May 2012, 6:15 am
    TOLEDO, Iowa — Rep. Bruce Braley believes the most important piece of legislation that affects Iowa’s economy and jobs can be worked out by sharing Tater Tot casserole.
  39. COLUMN: Record corn crop could cool Deere's hot streak 20 May 2012, 5:45 am
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  40. Wapsie seniors receive Flint Hills scholarships 19 May 2012, 10:01 pm
    FAIRBANK – Flint Hills Resources is proud to announce Wapsie Valley High School seniors Mara Huebner and Joseph Kuhlmann as recipients of the company’s Discovery Scholarship Award. In addition to their high academic standing, the students earned. […]
  41. Landscapers hit season in full stride 19 May 2012, 7:00 pm
    WATERLOO, Iowa --- The sure signs of spring in the Cedar Valley have popped up. Among them: graders, shovels and cement mixers.
  42. Hampton, Franklin County may join forces 18 May 2012, 10:00 pm
    HAMPTON, Iowa --- The City Council and Franklin County supervisors are going ahead with the idea of sharing dispatching services, drafting an intergovernmental agreement during a joint meeting this we
  43. Brian Quirk cancels ALEC membership 18 May 2012, 8:00 pm
    DES MOINES --- State Rep. Brian Quirk, D-New Hampton, announced this week he has cancelled membership in the American Legislative Exchange Council and will no longer participate.
  44. Steve King sitting on $1 million in campaign cash 18 May 2012, 5:48 pm
    SIOUX CITY, Iowa ---- U.S. Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, appears poised to rush past his largest fundraising quarterly total ever after raising $350,000 in the first six weeks of the current quarter. Compe
  45. Hazleton hopes to put street signs out of reach of vandals 18 May 2012, 5:06 pm
    HAZLETON — The Hazleton Council has decided to add some height to its street sign poles in hopes of deterring theft and vandalism of the signs. Public Works Director Mike Loomis had reported at the March meeting at least eight street signs are miss. […]
  46. St. John plant sale has brisk business 18 May 2012, 5:06 pm
    The St. John Lutheran Church Garden Club held its annual plant sale on May 5 in the church parking lot.
  47. Hearings scheduled on area road plans 18 May 2012, 4:00 pm
    WATERLOO, Iowa --- Several major highway rebuilding efforts are among dozens of transportation projects being developed by local planners.
  48. ‘Next year’s the year’ for gas tax hike: Branstad 18 May 2012, 3:17 pm
    DES MOINES, Iowa --- Raising the state gas tax should be part of broader tax reform that could actually decrease what Iowans pay in taxes and fees, Gov. Terry Branstad said Friday.
  49. Cookin for Cops ‘best showing yet’ 18 May 2012, 3:05 pm
    OELWEIN - Oelwein Police Chief Jeremy Logan said he felt “humbled” by the community’s response to the “Cookin Up Cash 4 Cops” event Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Oelwein.
  50. Miller joins Grace ministry 18 May 2012, 2:05 pm
    Grace Baptist Church welcomes the Rev. Brian Miller, associate pastor of outreach and worship, to their staff, along with his wife, Alyssa, and their family.
  51. Waterloo School District trying to sell old school sites 18 May 2012, 2:00 pm
    WATERLOO, Iowa --- Efforts continue to dispose of surplus Waterloo Community Schools' properties, with one sale pending and two proposals under review.
  52. Winnebago rejects $321.5M takeover offer 18 May 2012, 12:21 pm
    FOREST CITY, Iowa (AP) --- Recreational vehicle maker Winnebago Industries Inc. is rejecting an unsolicited $321.5 million takeover bid because the offer lacked details.
  53. Public Health: Whooping cough in ‘outbreak’ stage for Fayette County 18 May 2012, 11:30 am
    WEST UNION - With 55 confirmed cases of pertussis, or whooping cough as it is more commonly known, in Fayette County since May 17, Fayette County Public Health considers the County to be at “outbreak” or “epidemic” stage.
  54. Business incubator would bring retail stores to downtown Waterloo 18 May 2012, 10:00 am
    WATERLOO, Iowa --- Main Street Waterloo plans to start a retail business incubator in an effort to establish more retail business in downtown.
  55. W-SR seniors reunite at West Cedar 18 May 2012, 9:05 am
    West Cedar Elementary hosted a senior breakfast for Waverly-Shell Rock High School graduates that went to West Cedar for elementary school.
  56. UPDATE: Obama expected to visit Iowa May 24 17 May 2012, 5:15 pm
    DES MOINES, Iowa --- 
  57. GOP hopefuls: Braley has election-year conversion on balanced budget amendment 17 May 2012, 5:12 pm
    CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa --- A pair of Republicans who hope to challenge U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley are calling his support for a balanced budget amendment an election-year conversion.
  58. Oelwein High School Presents Pops Concert 17 May 2012, 5:05 pm
    The Oelwein HIgh School Pops Concert was presented May 8.
  59. Students support battle against cancer 17 May 2012, 5:05 pm
    Students from North Butler Middle School have been busy bringing pennies to school in support of the battle against cancer.
  60. Taking registrations for summer camps at RAMS Center 17 May 2012, 3:05 pm
    CALMAR – Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) is now accepting registrations for the Ride the Waves and Gateway Academy summer camps.  Both camps will be held Monday, July 30 through Friday, August 3 from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the Regional Academy. […]

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