by admin | Jun 30, 2001 | Crime & Courts
Perry’s Chief of police says it will be at least another week before local prosecutors decide whether to file charges in the death of an infant there this past Tuesday.Prosecutors say state law gives county attorneys the power to decide whether to file charges,...
by admin | Jun 30, 2001 | Recreation / Entertainment
Iowans are packing up their picnics, suitcases and S-U-Vs and heading for the hills. The summer vacation season is in full swing and for those who can take Monday and Tuesday off, this is the first day of a five-day weekend. The experts say gasoline prices are -not- a...
by admin | Jun 30, 2001 | Recreation / Entertainment
With Independence Day just around the corner, Cedar Rapids is holding its red-white-and-blue Freedom Festival this weekend. The schedule of events include 186 items at more than 50 venues, including dozens of new events, according to fest executive director Nancy...
by admin | Jun 29, 2001 | Sports
In high school baseball action tonight South Iowa Cedar League rivals matchup as fourth ranked Lynnville-Sully plays a North Mahaska team that has won nine straight games. North Mahaska coach Kevin Kelderman says Lynnville-Sully won the first matchup earlier this...
by admin | Jun 29, 2001 | Sports
Long-time Western Dubuque High School softball coach Don Till has been named the new head coach at the University of Dubuque. Till has coached at Western Dubuque since 1987 and posted more than totaled more than 400-victories while winning 69-percent of his...