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  • City’s new leaf vaccum trucks worked well; saved about $57,000 in labor costs while providing extended season

    The Gazette – 12 mins ago  

    This week’s snowstorm brought to an abrupt end the city’s new, extended fall leaf pickup season that featured a new fleet of leaf vacuum trucks. City officials, who in recent years had talked about scrapping the entire leaf pickup exercise, had only high praise on Thursday for the leaf pickup program using the new trucks. City officials [...] Full Story »

  • City says leaf vaccuming saved $57,000 in wages

    The Gazette – 13 mins ago  

    The city of Cedar Rapids’ new leaf vacuuming program saved the city $57,000 in labor costs this fall, city officials said today. Here’s the news release from the city: This year the City of Cedar Rapids took steps to streamline the Fall Leaf Collection Program. The Solid Waste and Recycling Division purchased ten single-operator leaf vacuum trucks, [...] Full Story »

  • Grassley asks State Department about Ugandan anti-gay legislation

    The Gazette – 58 mins ago  

    However, Grassley said Wednesday he doesn’t plan to speak out on the issue or appeal to Ugandan parliamentarians as an Iowa gay-rights group has demanded in a Web-based petition. Full Story »

  • Iowa man dies after standoff with police

    The Gazette – 1 hr 28 mins ago  

    Officials say a man involved in a four-hour standoff with police in New Albin in northeast Iowa died of an apparent prescription drug overdose. Allamakee County sheriff Deputy Clark Melick says 51-year-old James Valentine, of Lansing, told authorities after he surrendered Tuesday night that he had taken about 100 pills. He was taken to a Waukon [...] Full Story »

  • Snowplows escort Iowa mom-to-be to hospital

    The Gazette – 1 hr 58 mins ago  

    An Iowa mom-to-be is expected to be fine after a snowplow-escort to the hospital during this week’s blizzard. Twenty-three-year-old Sierra Van Ersvelde, of Grinnell, is pregnant with her second child. She started having contractions Tuesday night. They were so strong she couldn’t stand up. Full Story »

KCRG-TV9 Cedar Rapids

  • Police Look For Owner Of Truck That Rolled Into Creek

    KCRG-TV9 Cedar Rapids – 41 mins ago  

    Johnson County authorities are trying to locate the owner of a pickup found upside down in a creek near Walford this morning. Rescue crews rushed to the accident scene on Johnson-Iowa Road, about a mile south of Walford, around 7:20 a.m. but did not find anyone inside or around the vehicle. Full Story »

  • Snowplows Escort Mom-To-Be to Hospital

    KCRG-TV9 Cedar Rapids – 42 mins ago  

    DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa mom-to-be is expected to be fine after a snowplow-escort to the hospital during this week's blizzard. Twenty-three-year-old Sierra Van Ersvelde, of Grinnell, is pregnant with her second child. She started having contractions Tuesday night. Full Story »

  • Iowa Man Dies After Standoff With Police

    KCRG-TV9 Cedar Rapids – 42 mins ago  

    NEW ALBIN, Iowa (AP) — Officials say a man involved in a four-hour standoff with police in New Albin in northeast Iowa died of an apparent prescription drug overdose. Full Story »

  • Iowa Native, Tuskegee Airman Dies at the Age of 89

    KCRG-TV9 Cedar Rapids – 42 mins ago  

    Luther H. Smith, a Tuskegee Airman who later worked as an aerospace engineer, has died in suburban Philadelphia. He was 89. Smith's family says he died Wednesday morning at Bryn Mawr Hospital. Full Story »

  • Power Outage in Linn County

    KCRG-TV9 Cedar Rapids – Thu Dec 10, 12:09 am ET  

    CEDAR RAPIDS - A few thousand people are currently without power in Linn County. Nancy Craig with Alliant Energy says around 1,350 customers in Southeast Cedar Rapids are without power. The problem is believed to be weather related. A crew is searching for the cause of the outage or downed line now. Full Story »

The Iowa City Press-Citizen

Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

  • Storm takes bite out of business

    Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier – 1 hr 55 mins ago  

    WATERLOO - It wasn't the economy that cut into retail revenuesWednesday; it was a painful bite of winter. Full Story »

  • C.F. police to enforce 48-hour parking rule starting Sunday

    Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier – 2 hrs 1 min ago  

    CEDAR FALLS - Residents are reminded that no one is to leave avehicle parked or abandoned on any "Emergency Snow Route" duringthe time that a snow emergency has been declared. Full Story »

  • Waterloo garbage collection canceled for Thursday

    Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier – Thu Dec 10, 8:17 am ET  

    WATERLOO --- The City of Waterloo Waste Management ServicesDepartment would like to notify customers that garbage collectionfor today has been canceled due to the snow and forecasted highwinds. Thursday routes will be rescheduled for Monday, Dec. 14. Thecity asks that residents remove any garbage cans by the curb todayto allow the snowplows to effectively clear the streets withoutdamaging the ... Full Story »

  • Cedar Falls garbage pickup back on schedule

    Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier – Thu Dec 10, 7:57 am ET  

    CEDAR FALLS --- The city of Cedar Falls Public Works Departmenthas moved Wednesday's garbage pickup to Friday this week due to theweather. Full Story »

  • UNI classes resume today

    Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier – Thu Dec 10, 7:41 am ET  

    CEDAR FALLS --- Normal class schedules resume today at theUniversity of Northern Iowa. Full Story »

KWWL Iowa

Washington Evening Journal

  • 20-year storm blankets area with snow

    Washington Evening Journal – Wed Dec 9, 4:10 pm ET  

    The blizzard that was predicted for Washington County Tuesday night lived up to expectations. Roughly 10 inches of snowfall was recorded Tuesday night through Wednesday morning, to go along with wind gusts as high as 50 mph. The inclement weather forced the closure of several area schools and prevented the Washington minibus from operating at all. A tow ban was also issued for Wednesday because ... Full Story »

  • Supervisors to proceed with zoning ordinance

    Washington Evening Journal – Wed Dec 9, 4:10 pm ET  

    The draft county zoning ordinance will be discussed during the Washington County Board of Supervisors next regular session on Tuesday, Dec. 15. Board Chairman Jim Miksch directed County Auditor Bill Fredrick to put the draft on next week’s agenda during the board meeting Tuesday morning. Full Story »

  • People who must travel advised to exercise safety

    Washington Evening Journal – Wed Dec 9, 4:10 pm ET  

    During a blizzard such as the one that’s been hitting the area for about the last 18 hours, law enforcement personnel have one piece of advice for people who want to drive somewhere — don’t. When people have to, law enforcement advises extreme caution. Full Story »

  • School board meeting postponed

    Washington Evening Journal – Wed Dec 9, 4:10 pm ET  

    Washington Schools Superintendent David Sextro announced this morning that the regular school board meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. this evening has been postponed until 7 p.m. next Wednesday, Dec. 16. Full Story »

  • Veteran remembers Christmas overseas

    Washington Evening Journal – Wed Dec 9, 4:09 pm ET  

    The Christmas season is a time for family members to come together and enjoy each other’s company. That is, unless you’re stuck in the Black Forest of Germany trying to dodge bullets and survive the frigid cold. That was what Christmas time was in 1944 for World War II veteran George Grove, now a resident of the United Presbyterian Home in Washington. Full Story »

Newspapers of Fayette County

  • Hawkeye council discusses police protection

    Newspapers of Fayette County – Wed Dec 9, 1:44 am ET  

    HAWKEYE – The city council Monday discussed hiring a part-time police officer on an as needed basis. Council person Angie Weidemann said she agrees with the purchase of a used police car for $1,400. “We’ve got a car, now what are we doing?” she asked. Full Story »

  • MSA suggests roundabout at east entrance to Elgin

    Newspapers of Fayette County – Wed Dec 9, 1:44 am ET  

    ELGIN – MSA city planners told the city council Monday, Community Development Block Grant funds have yet to be released so work on the project can begin. Full Story »

  • Four arrested in meth bust in rural Randalia

    Newspapers of Fayette County – Wed Dec 9, 1:44 am ET  

    RANDALIA- After a week of investigation four residents of a rural Randalia farm home were arrested on drug charges. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a farm home on M Avenue. They discovered a methamphetamine production lab, with assistance from the Oelwein Police Department and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), four people were taken into custody. Full Story »

  • Retiring NRCS director proud of CRP involvement

    Newspapers of Fayette County – Wed Dec 9, 1:43 am ET  

    WEST UNION –After 35 years spent in conservation, Jerry Muff, District Conservationist for the NRCS will be retiring Jan. 2, 2010. Full Story »

  • Are you a fan?

    Newspapers of Fayette County – Wed Dec 9, 1:43 am ET  

    Nearly everyone is on Facebook. Young or old, you are there. Businesses, fan clubs, even cities now have their own Facebook pages. Full Story »

The Kalona News

The Lone Tree Reporter

MPC Newspapers

  • Supervisors debate Old Creamery Nature Trail

    MPC Newspapers – Wed Dec 9, 3:14 pm ET  

    VINTON – The Benton County Board of Supervisors met last Tuesday, Dec. 1, at the courthouse in Vinton. According to board minutes, the board accepted the resignation of Doris Trefz from the sheriff’s department due to retirement. Full Story »

  • Meeting planned for Benco employees on retraining benefits is next Tuesday

    MPC Newspapers – Wed Dec 9, 3:14 pm ET  

    Benco Manufacturing in Belle Plaine has been certified by the U.S. Department of Labor for retraining benefits under the Trade Act of 2009 (Petition #71819). If you were laid off during the time period of July 20, 2008, through the current date, you are eligible to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance (Trade Act benefits). Full Story »

  • Landlords and tenant give input on proposed rental ordinance

    MPC Newspapers – Wed Dec 9, 3:14 pm ET  

    The Belle Plaine City Council wanted input on a proposed ordinance regarding rental property. Monday night they received it. Full Story »

  • Change of venue requested in murder trial

    MPC Newspapers – Wed Dec 9, 3:13 pm ET  

    The attorney for murder suspect Jessica Dayton has begun the process of attempting to move the trial out of Iowa County. Douglas Eichholz, Dayton’s attorney, filed a motion Nov. 23 to disseminate a juror questionnaire to potential jurors in Iowa County. Full Story »

  • Iowa Telecom sold to Ark. Co.

    MPC Newspapers – Fri Dec 4, 3:44 pm ET  

    Iowans learned last week that Iowa Telecom, based in Newton, will be sold to an Arkansas company. Iowa Telecom officials announced on Tuesday, Nov. 24, that they plan to sell the company to Windstream Corporation for $1.1 billion. Full Story »

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