Cedar Rapids-Waterloo News

The Iowa City Press-Citizen

• NL man arrested

  The Iowa City Press-Citizen – Fri Nov 27, 4:54 pm ET  

  A North Liberty man was arrested early Friday after allegedly getting into a fight outside a North Liberty bar. Full Story »

• Grocery store employee charged, allegedly stole TV

  The Iowa City Press-Citizen – Fri Nov 27, 3:24 pm ET  

  An off-duty grocery store employee was arrested Thursday after he allegedly stole a television from his employer and hid it under his couch, police said. Full Story »

• Optimist Club tree lot opens

  The Iowa City Press-Citizen – Fri Nov 27, 3:09 pm ET  

  Miles away from the nearest door-buster sale, a more traditional sale was going on. The Optimist Club of Iowa City opened its Christmas tree lot Friday morning. Herb Jordan, a club member since 1966, said the Optimist Club has been putting on the annual sale since the mid-1950s. Full Story »

• Shoppers near and far crowd stores

  The Iowa City Press-Citizen – Fri Nov 27, 2:24 pm ET  

  It was a good time for Jennifer James and Deb Bowen to buy a two-piece luggage set. Instead of being laden down with shopping bags, they simply filled the luggage with the rest of their Black Friday holiday purchases. Full Story »

• Sharing food, lives

  The Iowa City Press-Citizen – Fri Nov 27, 4:26 am ET  

  River Community Church, 3001 Muscatine Avenue, hosted its annual free Thanksgiving day meal on Thursday. Collin Kerstetter, volunteer coordinator for the church, said this is the 27th year the church has put on the free meal. Full Story »

Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

• Eyes light up: Holiday Hoopla kicks off Parkade Christmas season

  Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier – 45 mins ago  

  CEDAR FALLS - When the red cone-shaped hat tipped with a whiteball appeared over the ledge of the Brummel Madson InsuranceBuilding Friday night, Kylie Bonorden knew something special wasgoing to happen. Full Story »

• Davenport baby assault victim dies

  Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier – Fri Nov 27, 1:51 pm ET  

  DAVENPORT --- Chase Kloppenborg, the 2-month-old Davenport boywho was allegedly assaulted by his mother's live-in boyfriend, hasdied. Full Story »

• Porch fire quickly extinguished

  Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier – Fri Nov 27, 1:34 pm ET  

  WATERLOO --- A fire to a porch at a Waterloo home was quicklyextinguished by Waterloo firefighters about noon today. Full Story »

• Accident injures Waterloo man

  Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier – Fri Nov 27, 11:09 am ET  

  CEDAR FALLS - Slick roads were behind a Friday morning crashthat sent a Waterloo man to the hospital. Full Story »

• Clark, Schmitt weigh in on downtown tax district, dam

  Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier – Fri Nov 27, 10:50 am ET  

  The Courier’s editorial board and staff writer Tim Jamison questioned mayoral candidates Buck Clark and Steve Schmitt individually on Nov. 16. Each day this week, leading up to the Dec. 1 runoff election, we are running an article based on what we learned from those interviews. Full Story »

KCRG-TV9 Cedar Rapids

• Man with Near-Lethal Blood Alcohol Injured in One-Vehicle Crash in Dubuque

  KCRG-TV9 Cedar Rapids – 1 hr 40 mins ago  

  DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — Police in Dubuque say a man injured in a one-vehicle crash had a near-lethal blood alcohol when he was found. Full Story »

• Volunteers Spend Their Holiday Break Working on Flood Damaged Homes

  KCRG-TV9 Cedar Rapids – 2 hrs 40 mins ago  

  About 40 people worked off their holiday dinner today by working on flood-damaged homes in Cedar Rapids. Americorps Vista workers are teaming with volunteers for what they call a Harvest of Hope. Full Story »

• Cedar Rapids Merchants, Shoppers Expect Busier Christmas Season

  KCRG-TV9 Cedar Rapids – Fri Nov 27, 5:49 pm ET  

  CEDAR RAPIDS - National trade groups may still predict a drop in total consumer spending this holiday season. But you couldn't tell that by the crowds that hit stores in Cedar Rapids early and often on this 'Black Friday. Full Story »

• Managers Hopeful with High Traffic at Iowa Malls

  KCRG-TV9 Cedar Rapids – Fri Nov 27, 4:04 pm ET  

  CORALVILLE (AP) - Managers at two major Iowa malls report that sales are up from last year on Black Friday. The Coral Ridge Mall in Coralville opened its doors at 6 a.m., but shoppers were lined up as early as 3 a.m. Full Story »

• NATIONAL: Woods in Good Condition After Road Accident

  KCRG-TV9 Cedar Rapids – Fri Nov 27, 3:04 pm ET  

  ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - A spokesman for Tiger Woods says the golfer has been released from a hospital in good condition after being injured in an accident near his Orlando, Fla.-area mansion. Full Story »

The Gazette

• Ramblin’: One lucky veteran Cascade man served on Eisenhower’s staff

  The Gazette – 2 mins ago  

  CASCADE — Sixty-four years ago today, Adrian “Ade” Kurt was riding in the liberty ship Thomas Jefferson with 500 soldiers as it tossed on the waves of the Atlantic Ocean. Boarding ship on Thanksgiving Day, the 30-day crossing would finally end on Christmas Day in Boston. It would be three more days before Ade, on [...] Full Story »

• Man facing charges in Spence lab case will remain in jail

  The Gazette – 3 mins ago  

  A federal magistrate judge agreed Wednesday to temporarily stay the release of a Minneapolis man facing federal conspiracy charges in connection with the 2004 animal-rights vandalism on the UI campus. Scott DeMuth, 22, will remain detained until at least 4 p.m. Monday, a federal magistrate ordered. The emergency stay of release will allow federal prosecutors a [...] Full Story »

• Wave of H1N1 predicted after Christmas

  The Gazette – 12 mins ago  

  Iowans should prepare for a third wave of H1N1 flu after the holidays, warned Curtis Dickson, director of Linn County Public Health. “We’re on the tail end of the second wave,” Dickson said. “People are getting complacent.” Full Story »

• Letter volume drops as Eastern Iowa college students embrace digital age

  The Gazette – 42 mins ago  

  University of Iowa senior Erin Hagen can’t recall mailing a single letter to friends or family in her time at college. She has sent the occasional thank-you note, but no letters. Full Story »

• Economy delaying births?

  The Gazette – 1 hr 57 mins ago  

  With a baby and a 6-year-old, Sara Sheeder has her hands full. Having another child is not in her plans, especially since tips at her waitressing job dipped with the economy. Full Story »

KWWL Iowa

• KWWL tower came down in 1983 ice storm

  KWWL Iowa – 8 mins ago  

  The station used a backup broadcast tower in Jesup until they were able to build another main tower.  Luckily, the tower missed the main broadcast building when it toppled and nobody was hurt. Full Story »

• Man in crash had nearly lethal alcohol level

  KWWL Iowa – 38 mins ago  

  Police in Dubuque say a man injured in a one-vehicle crash had a near-lethal blood alcohol when he was found. Full Story »

• Update: Driver killed in Black Hawk County crash

  KWWL Iowa – Fri Nov 27, 7:05 pm ET  

  Police say the driver lost control and rolled several times before coming to a rest on a concrete barrier. Full Story »

• Iowa toddler dies after alleged assault

  KWWL Iowa – Fri Nov 27, 4:35 pm ET  

  Associated Press - November 27, 2009 4:24 PM ET DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) - A two-month-old boy who was allegedly beaten by his mother's boyfriend has died. Full Story »

• Cyber Monday: Increased sales expected

  KWWL Iowa – Fri Nov 27, 4:05 pm ET  

  The next big day for retailers is "Cyber Monday." This coming Monday is traditionally the largest day for online sales. Full Story »

Washington Evening Journal

• Lighted parade photos

  Washington Evening Journal – 1 hr 39 mins ago  

  The 14th annual Lighted Parade was run in the Wasington Square Friday night Full Story »

• Shops open early on Black Friday

  Washington Evening Journal – Fri Nov 27, 4:50 pm ET  

  Stores across the country opened their doors early Friday morning as shoppers rushed in to gobble up items that were on sale. The Friday after Thanksgiving has come to be known as “Black Friday,” and was once again a busy day for retailers and other businesses in Washington. Full Story »

• Christmas tree selection a family event

  Washington Evening Journal – Fri Nov 27, 4:50 pm ET  

  On Friday, Julie Johnson and family visited Larry Cuddeback’s Christmas tree farm in rural Brighton to choose the perfect tree from the 3,500 or so trees of all sizes growing in several fields on the farmstead. Full Story »

• Step forward made for public health facility

  Washington Evening Journal – Fri Nov 27, 4:50 pm ET  

  The proposed new county public health department building took a few steps forward, Tuesday morning, during the Washington County Board of Supervisors’ weekly meeting. Full Story »

• Lighted parade Friday night

  Washington Evening Journal – Fri Nov 27, 4:50 pm ET  

  For the 14th year, the annual Holiday Lighted Parade will begin at 7 p.m. tonight with a slightly modified route to travel around the Washington square. Full Story »

Newspapers of Fayette County

• Thanksgiving... according to second graders

  Newspapers of Fayette County – Wed Nov 25, 1:59 am ET  

  To get in the holiday spirit, North Fayette second graders were asked about the pilgrims and Thanksgiving preparations. Full Story »

• West Union no longer option for poultry processors

  Newspapers of Fayette County – Wed Nov 25, 1:59 am ET  

  WEST UNION - A group of poultry farmers have decided not to locate a processing plant in West Union. Full Story »

• Fayette’s proposed ordinance regulating UTV use modified on first reading

  Newspapers of Fayette County – Wed Nov 25, 1:58 am ET  

  FAYETTE – After extensive discussion and suggesting several modifications to the ordinance as proposed Monday, Nov. 16, the council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance regulating UTV use in city limits. Full Story »

• UIU pledges to fund Iowa Tuition Grant shortfall for its students

  Newspapers of Fayette County – Wed Nov 25, 1:58 am ET  

  FAYETTE –Upper Iowa University will provide additional university financial support to cover any shortfall in the ITG for approx. 900 of its students receiving the grant for the 2009-10 academic year, or 14% of the university population. Full Story »

• Ossian resident helps book dream become a reality

  Newspapers of Fayette County – Wed Nov 25, 1:58 am ET  

  For Decorah resident Bob Hunt, it was never a question of if he would write a book. It was a matter of when. Full Story »

The Kalona News

• Santa visit, lighted parade, merchant specials slated for Nov. 28

  The Kalona News – Wed Nov 25, 3:20 am ET  

  Santa is coming to Kalona Saturday, Nov. 28, for the kickoff of the Christmas season with a variety of activities planned for the youngsters and adults. Full Story »

• In-home business takes turn for the sweet

  The Kalona News – Wed Nov 25, 3:20 am ET  

  Mattie and Lyndon Hershberger with a tray of their chocolate creations. Chocolate. Just the sound of the word immediately produces images of dark, luxurious, creamy pleasure. For some, chocolate is almost divine -which the Aztecs actually considered true. Full Story »

• WCRF awards $1.7 million in grants

  The Kalona News – Wed Nov 25, 3:20 am ET  

  The Washington County Riverboat Foundation (WCRF) awarded 27 grants totaling $1,748,643 in Fall 2009 awards through its Competitive Grant program. Full Story »

• Kalona awarded $1 million WCRF grant

  The Kalona News – Wed Nov 25, 3:19 am ET  

  Washington County Riverboat Foundation Commission member Ron Slechta presents representatives of Kalona with a $1,055,000 grant. Full Story »

The Lone Tree Reporter

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MPC Newspapers

• It takes a village

  MPC Newspapers – Wed Nov 25, 1:44 pm ET  

  Over 8,000 miles from Williamsburg, in one of the world’s 20 poorest countries, sits a nearly completed African AIDS educational center that might not be there if it weren’t for the efforts of the Williamsburg community and a young woman. Full Story »

• Non-profit focuses on school children

  MPC Newspapers – Wed Nov 25, 1:44 pm ET  

  Just in time for Thanksgiving, Highland Ridge, Williamsburg, is putting a charitable program into gear. K-90, a non-profit extension of Highland Ridge, provides aid to Iowa County children who are identified as “in need.” Full Story »

• General surgeon Dr. Gene Lariviere will be at Marengo Memorial Hospital every Friday

  MPC Newspapers – Wed Nov 25, 1:44 pm ET  

  Marengo Memorial Hospital now has a general surgeon on hand every Friday to provide routine procedures. Dr. Gene Lariviere, 50, began coming to MMH in July every Friday to conduct mostly outpatient surgeries. He is the general surgeon on staff at the Virginia Gay Hospital, Vinton. Full Story »

• Guidelines set for winter weather in Belle Plaine

  MPC Newspapers – Wed Nov 25, 1:44 pm ET  

  With winter weather knocking on our door, the City of Belle Plaine reminds residents of the snow emergency ordinance. The ban requires residents to remove all vehicles from public streets, alleys and public right-of-ways immediately adjacent to streets. Full Story »

• Work progresses nicely on Belle Plaine school projects

  MPC Newspapers – Wed Nov 25, 1:44 pm ET  

  Despite less than ideal weather conditions, work is progressing nicely on the Belle Plaine Community Schools building project, and the Board of Education got a first-hand look at the project after its meeting Nov. 17. Full Story »