Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

NASHUA - Authorities plucked six hunters out of a sinking boatTuesday afternoon on a river north of Nashua. Full Story »

WATERLOO - Two robbers left without their loot after a liquorstore clerk grabbed a shotgun from one of them Tuesday evening. Full Story »

CEDAR FALLS --- Blizzard warnings didn't stop fans from turningout at the University of Northern Iowa versus Iowa gameTuesday. Full Story »

CLEAR LAKE - An angled L-shaped jetty going in at the Venturagrade of Clear Lake will offer more access for anglers and helpwith lake restoration. Full Story »

WATERLOO - The city of Waterloo has declared a snow emergencyeffective at 6 p.m. today. Full Story »

WEST DES MOINES - Gov. Chet Culver urged Iowans Tuesday to avoidtravel if possible given blizzard-like conditions caused by a stormthat threatened to dump up to 15 inches of snow in parts of thestate. Full Story »

WATERLOO -- Here is the latest storm information from the BlackHawk County Emergency Management. Full Story »

WATERLOO - The man who has led the Waterloo Police Departmentfor the past 10 years is retiring. Full Story »

 WAVERLY - Farmers with corn yet to harvest will probably haveto wait until spring - if it's still standing. Full Story »

WEST DES MOINES -- Iowa Gov. Chet Culver today unveiled 90 costsaving proposals that he said will save $341 million in the firstyear and nearly $1.7 billion over the next five years. Full Story »

WATERLOO - Area travel agencies report a brisk business onbowl-game packages, with both of Iowa's major college footballteams headed to postseason dates in warmer climes. Full Story »

WATERLOO - Three people found hiding in a flood-damaged homelast week are facing additional charges. Full Story »

WATERLOO - A new storm water management fee could begin showingup on city utility bills next month. Full Story »

CEDAR FALLS --- Weather will not deter the men's basketball gamebetween the University of Northern Iowa and the University ofIowa. Full Story »

WATERLOO --- Buck Clark has won the Waterloo mayoral election by50 votes, according to an official canvass of votes conducted bythe Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors today Full Story »

WATERLOO - Attorneys for the former Agriprocessors executive whowas convicted of federal fraud charges in November will ask a statecourt judge to throw out child labor violations Wednesday. Full Story »

WATERLOO --- The city of Waterloo Waste Management ServicesDepartment would like to notify customers that garbage collectionfor Wednesday has been canceled due to the snow and forecasted highwinds. Full Story »

CEDAR FALLS - The in-state matchup tonight between theUniversity of Northern Iowa Panthers and University of IowaHawkeyes renews the long-standing civil war. Full Story »

INDEPENDENCE - Julie Jack, a standout athlete at IndependenceHigh School who was diagnosed with a rare cancer the summer of hersenior year, has lost her battle. Full Story »

WATERLOO - A predicted heavy winter storm was already taking itstoll on local roads this morning, sending cars careening into eachother, sliding into ditches and hospitalizing at least twopeople. Full Story »

WATERLOO - Waterloo Community Schools and Cedar Falls School aredismissing two hours early, students' families were told thismorning. Full Story »

WATERLOO - One man was injured and his brother was arrestedfollowing a stabbing Monday afternoon. Full Story »

DES MOINES - The head of the Iowa Department of Human Servicessaid today he will recommend consolidating the department's centraloffice functions and compressing the number of regional officesfrom eight to five service areas. Full Story »

While shoveling snow can be good exercise, it can also bedangerous for optimistic shovelers who take on more than they canhandle. And judging from the latest weather reports, there's goingto be plenty of snow to shovel. Full Story »

CHARLES CITY - A garage fire in Charles City Saturday was causedby a wood burner. Full Story »