Clifford 'Steve' McQuown Nov 14, 2009
Steve was born on Aug. 3, 1940, to Clifford and Harriett (Peiper) McQuown in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. After nearly finishing college, Steve joined the U.S. Army to serve his country. (The Herald-Palladium)
Ripley sewer, lift project moves ahead Nov 14, 2009
- Robert Buckley, a representative with the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau said he and his team in Cedar Rapids are getting the word out about the importance of the upcoming census. Once requiring several pages of information, the 2010 census will feature 10 brief questions. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
State VB: IKM-Manning faces tough first-round foe Nov 14, 2009
CEDAR RAPIDS -- IKM-Manning will get a tough test right off the bat on Thursday night (Nov. 12) when the Wolves face traditional power Western Christian of Hull in the first round of the 2009 State Volleyball Tournament at the U.S. Cellular Center (Cedar Rapids) ... The Wolves return only a few players who took the court in Cedar Rapids last year, but have once again put together an outstanding season. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
Jury: Fmr. Slaughterhouse Manager Guilty of Fraud Nov 13, 2009
A hearing was set for Wednesday in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to determine whether Rubashkin will be freed before his second trial, which is scheduled to begin Dec. 2. The first trial was held in Sioux Falls after Rubashkin's attorneys requested a change of venue due to pretrial publicity. (ABC News -- Wire)
Kosher Slaughterhouse Manager Found Guilty Nov 13, 2009
Federal agents escort Sholom Rubashkin, former manager of the Agriprocessors plant in Postville, Iowa, into federal court for his initial appearance in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008 ... Rubashkin's attorneys won a change of venue earlier this year, when the trial was moved from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Sioux Falls. (CBS News)
Mohawk hockey team opens at home Nov 13, 2009
On Sunday, the Mohawks (1-0-0-0) scored three third-period goals for a come-from-behind 4-3 overtime victory against Cedar Rapids. Justin Metli scored all four goals while Isaac Gribben had two assists while Drake Lundeen earned the win in net for the Mohawks. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library Board Announces Plans to Move and Elevate Building Nov 13, 2009
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of the National Czech k Museum ry announced today that it is pursuing a plan to move and then elevate its flood-damaged museum building ... The 15-year-old structure is an architectural icon in Cedar Rapids and the museums red roof rising above the 2008 floodwaters depicted the Cedar Rapids disaster around the world ... Business Wire - National Czech k Museum ry, Cedar Rapids, IA (Photo: National Czech k Museum ry). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hackbarth inks with Creighton Nov 12, 2009
The Algona senior standout signed a national letter of intent with the Missouri Valley Conference school before traveling to to Cedar Rapids to play in the state volleyball tournament Wednesday. Hackbarth, a 6-foot-2 outside hitter, was one of three players signed by Creighton on Wednesday. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
County approves funding for Kalona Revitalization Nov 12, 2009
County Engineer David Patterson stated that the East Central Iowa Council of Governments in Cedar Rapids will prepare the plans for Washington County and the majority of the cities in the county. The plans will detail emergency and relief efforts to be implemented by the various local agencies in the event of natural or situation disasters. (Kalona News, IA)
Obituaries for Wednesday, November 11, 2009 (955) Nov 12, 2009
Ricky-Jay Pascual of Mount Auburn died Nov. 4, 2009, at St. Luke s Hospital in Cedar Rapids at age 19. Born on Jan. 19, 1990, in Lihu e, he was a student at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids ... Jamie Slagenweit of Cedar Rapids, Jesteny and Shelena Pascual of Waverly and Jasmine Wong of Rochester, Pa. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
States See Surging Sales, Moderating Prices Nov 11, 2009
After Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, the next strongest metro price increase in the region was in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where the median price of $145,700 was 7. 6 percent higher than a year ago; followed by Bismarck, N.D., at $157,200, up 7. (Realtor Magazine Online)
Wabash Football: Pressure is on in the Battle for the Bell Nov 11, 2009
Second-year Head Coach Erik Raeburn came to Wabash after a successful stint as head coach at Coe College, in Cedar Rapids Iowa. He admits that the opportunity to participate in such an intense rivalry played a part in his decision to become a Little Giant. (FOX59, IN)
Cedar Rapids man may have died of meningitis Nov 11, 2009
Public health officials are investigating the death of a 21-year-old Cedar Rapids man as a probable case of bacterial meningitis. Linn County Public Health Director Curtis Dickson says reports had not confirmed meningitis in Monday's death, but he was fairly certain that was the case. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Marine apologizes for stoning zoo ducks Nov 11, 2009
One of the two men accused of stoning 50 ducks to death last year at the Bever Park petting zoo area in Cedar Rapids is making a a very public admission and apology. Shayne Smalling has written a letter to the editor to be run in Wednesday's editions of the Cedar Rapids Gazette ... Another Cedar Rapids resident, 19-year-old Zachary Kanellis, also faces charges in connection with the Bever Park duck stoning. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
1 dead in Kansas City, Mo., crane accident Nov 11, 2009
A crane at the construction site of a new federal courthouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, also collapsed Tuesday, but police say no one was hurt. A construction worker died last month after falling from a lift that toppled over and struck a downtown Philadelphia apartment building. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Mary A. Rowley (244) Nov 10, 2009
Living family members include her husband of 45 years, Kenneth Rowley of Charles City; daughter, Rachael (Barry) Kelly of Nora Springs; son, Tim Rowley and his special friend, Becky Ferch of Charles City; three grandchildren, Brianna, Alyssa and Spencer Kelly all of Nora Springs; six sisters, Carol (Tom) Bruch of Cedar Rapids, Marlene May of New Hampton, Esther (Cy) Burlage of Cedar Falls, AJ (Kelly) Meyer of Decorah, Rosalyn (Melvin) Miller of Ionia and Cindy (Bob) Helle of Cedar Rapids; two... (Charles City Press, IO)
Metli scores four times to lift Mohawks Nov 9, 2009
Entering the third period trailing 3-0, Metli scored three times to send the game to overtime and added a fourth goal in the extra frame for a 4-3 win over Cedar Rapids ... Mason City (1-0-0) outshot Cedar Rapids 36-32. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Iowa's GOP gubernatorial hopefuls discuss views Nov 8, 2009
"Cedar Rapids businessman Christian Fong said he has solid conservative credentials, but brings a fresh face to the Republican Party."Every generation must stand up for those freedoms, must grab ahold of the blessings of liberty," said Fong. "We lack leadership that understands how to grow a business. "Former House Speaker Chris Rants, R-Sioux City, ripped into Culver's economic policies."Every single Iowa is going to pay more property taxes because of the action of this governor," said Rants.... (Muscatine Journal, IO)
MCCCD board's response mixed on conduct report Nov 7, 2009
Tackling those difficult issues is not unique, said Wayne Newton, former governing board member of Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Newton travels the country for the Association of Community College Trustees, consulting governing boards. (AZCentral -- News)
Richard D. Hugill Nov 7, 2009
After leaving the Army, he worked as an Internal Revenue Service Agent for the U.S. Treasury in Cedar Rapids for five years before moving to Muscatine in 1951 to join the Grain Processing Corp. as an accountant. He was appointed assistant controller of GPC in 1952 and controller in 1962, a position he held for more than 20 years until his retirement in 1983. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
NIACC begins wrestling season Nov 7, 2009
Nov. 21 Coe Invite (Cedar Rapids). Nov. 24 at Ridgewater. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Diving: Martin doesn't reach finals at state diving Nov 7, 2009
Cedar Rapids Kennedy s Savannah Schott was second (379. 45) and Johnston s Dahlia Gordon was third (379. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Iowa Shooter Josh Olglesby To visit Minnesota Nov 7, 2009
Date: Nov 4, 2009 Josh Oglesby, a 6-foot-5 junior guard from Cedar Rapids (IA) Washington, will take an unofficial visit to Minnesota to watched the Gopher face Tennessee Tech. Oglesby is one of the outside threats in the Midwest and had a strong spring and summer playing for the Iowa Barnstormers. (GoldenSports.net)
Coss' Corner: MAC is lagging behind the Valley Nov 7, 2009
Last year, the MAC didn t win any of the five substate head-to-head matchups with the MVC. Bettendorf did handle Cedar Rapids Prairie in the first round, but the Bulldogs were blasted by Cedar Rapids Washington in the quarterfinals ... The only surprise of the group was Cedar Rapids Kennedy s 17-14 road win at Bettendorf, but the Bulldogs weren t as mighty this year as they ve been in past seasons ... So, if you re keeping score, the MAC is 3-13 against the MVC in the postseason the past two... (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Police stop 13-year-old with pellet gun Nov 7, 2009
Cedar Rapids police responding to what appeared at first to be a possible bank robbery threat say it turned out to be a case of a 13-year-old boy playing with a pellet gun ... Just this spring, Cedar Rapids made it illegal to walk in public with a pellet gun, and investigators say Friday's incident was the eleventh of its type since then. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Flood buyout funds to arrive soon in Cedar Rapids Nov 6, 2009
Chuck Grassley says federal funding that will pay the bulk of the cost to buy out some 1,300 flood-damaged properties in Cedar Rapids is closer to being available ... Cedar Rapids is expected to get more than $140 million of the total amount for property buyouts plus other amounts for business assistance, housing construction and infrastructure repairs. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Area team 1st (4) Nov 5, 2009
The Scorpions beat a team from Iowa City and two teams from Cedar Rapids to claim the title. The team is coached by Donnie Dobbs of Fort Madison and Bob Foster of Burlington. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Diocesan employee accused of theft Nov 5, 2009
Court documents indicate that Jane Vaughn, who managed the scrip program for St. Matthew Catholic School in Cedar Rapids, approached the parish priest and told him she believed there was about $60,000 missing from the program. The records indicate that the 57-year-old Vaughn also told the priest she had taken some of the gift cards for her personal use. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Woman faces extortion charges Nov 5, 2009
Moravek told The Gazette reporter James Lynch on Tuesday morning that she was going to file a complaint with the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board alleging that Cloyd Robbie Robinson of Cedar Rapids, a lobbyist for the taxpayers group, was reimbursed by the group for checks he wrote to state and municipal political candidates. Moravek said she witnessed Robinson writing the checks and then cashing checks from Iowans for Tax Relief for the same amounts. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Drake Taylor Keith Huett (2) Nov 4, 2009
Published: Tuesday, November 3, 2009 1:09 PM CST Drake Taylor Keith Huett, was stillborn on Oct. 28, 2009, at St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Graveside services were held Oct. 31, at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids ... Arrangements were made by Stewart Baxter Funeral ial Services, Cedar Rapids. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Raymond Leroy Galitz Nov 4, 2009
Carolyn Whitcher of Cedar Rapids; Richard Rutt of Beaverton, Ore. and Robert Rutt of San Francisco, Calif. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Algona advances to state tournament Nov 4, 2009
In Tuesday s regional final against Iowa Falls-Alden, the Bulldogs worked their game to perfection and cruised to a 3-0 victory to earn a berth in the state tournament at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids ... Algona faces Williamsburg on Nov. 11 at 7:15 p.m. in the state quarterfinals in Cedar Rapids. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Charles City, Lake Mills bow out Nov 4, 2009
Waverly-Shell Rock advances to face No. 6 Dubuque Wahlert in a state quarterfinal at 6 p.m. on Nov. 11 at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids ... The Bulldogs end their season at 34-4 while Sheldon advances to face No. 3 Dike-New Hartford in a state quarterfinal at 7:15 p.m. on Nov. 12 at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
KWPC's Potter airs his final broadcast Nov 4, 2009
Potter said he will have more time to devote to the piano-tuning business he took over many years ago in Cedar Rapids from his father. I ve been doing it professionally since I was 12, he said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Corbett elected Cedar Rapids mayor Nov 4, 2009
Trucking firm executive Ron J. Corbett has defeated City Council incumbent Brian Fagan to become the next mayor of Cedar Rapids. With 90 percent of the city's precincts reporting Tuesday night, Corbett had 13,418 votes, or 62 percent, while Fagan had 7,742 votes, or 36 percent. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
GH-WH runners compete at state Nov 4, 2009
Decorah was second with 96 points and Cedar Rapids Xavier was third with 138 points. Rounding out the top five, Denver-Tripoli was fourth with 142 points and Pella fifth with 152 points. (Forest City Summit, IO)
McDowell qualifies for state swimming meet Nov 3, 2009
Cedar Rapids Xavier, 121; 10. Burlington 67. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Regional swimming: Muscatine qualifies for state in six events Nov 3, 2009
Cedar Rapids Xavier 121; 10 ... Cedar Rapids Xavier 2:00. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Former teammates reunite Nov 2, 2009
Three nights later, she led Augie (now 11-16) to a 3-2 victory over Fontbonne in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with a team-high 15 kills ... 36 in the Oct. 10 Lamb-Kohawk Invite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
2009 Beacon Award Winners Nov 2, 2009
Cable System 2 Mediacom Iowa Flood Relief Campaign Mediacom Communications Corporation Cedar Rapids, IA. Cause Marketing. (Multichannel News)
Seeking Retransmission Help Nov 1, 2009
He pointed to Sinclair's purchase of the non-licensed assets of a Fox affiliate in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, last year, which Mediacom claims gave the station group two TV stations in that market. The problem is they [Sinclair] never went to the FCC and asked them to approve the duopoly, Larsen said. (Multichannel News)
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Top 10 teams Dubuque Wahlert 84, Decorah 96, Cedar Rapids Xavier 138, Denver-Tripoli 142, Pella 152, Davenport Assumption 164, Williamsburg 171, Sioux City Heelan 202, Benton 219, Atlantic 251. Garner-Hayfield/West Hancock 19. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Making a splash: Muscatine's Martin qualifies for state in diving Oct 31, 2009
The Muscatine senior finished second behind Cedar Rapids Xavier s Brittany Murray, who finished with 328 ... (tie) Cedar Rapids Xavier 20; 4. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Keith H. Robbins Oct 29, 2009
He is survived by his wife, Lois; a son, Timothy W. Robbins and wife, Elizabeth, Wapello; two daughters, Brenda K. Wagg and husband, Thomas, Cedar Rapids and Pamela J. Pugh and husband, Mark of Columbus Junction; 10 grandchildren, Aaron Robbins and wife, Christina, Angela Jenks and husband, Sean, Doug Housman and wife, Faith, Crystal Wiley and Jeff, Janelle Clymer and husband, Mike, Andrew Wagg and wife, Megan, Morgan Wilcox and husband, Jason, Mallory Wagg, Todd Pugh and Matt Pugh; eight... (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Monticello woman pleads guilty to embezzlement Oct 29, 2009
The teller, 34-year-old Holly Boehm, entered her plea Oct. 21, but it was only announced Wednesday by U.S. Attorney Matt Dummermuth in Cedar Rapids. Boehm admitted embezzling more than $146,000 an unlawfully using another person's bank account number. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Prep volleyball: J-Hawks oust Muskies in regional opener Oct 28, 2009
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa The Muscatine volleyball team s tournament run ended in the opening round Monday night. Cedar Rapids Jefferson, winless during the season in Mississippi Valley Conference action and 8-28 overall, upset Muscatine in a Class 4A regional match, 25-23, 7-25, 25-17, 25-21 ... I d like to improve our schedule in the future; maybe switch up our tournaments and get in a tournament at Iowa City or Cedar Rapids. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
The Long Road Oct 28, 2009
Phillips, not wanting two potential talents to go to waste, drove the brothers to Cedar Rapids, Iowa to visit a small, D-III school. Coe College. (BillsReport.com)
In-state commits head into post-season play Oct 27, 2009
Matchup: Clinton (9-0) vs. Cedar Rapids Prairie (3-6) in Class 4AWednesday, October 28 at 7 PM at Clinton ... Cedar Rapids Washington (Cedar Rapids, IA) ... Matchup: Cedar Rapids Washington (7-2) vs. North Scott (5-4) in Class 4A Wednesday, October 28 at 7 PM at Cedar Rapids' Kingston Stadium. (Iowa Sports -- Rivals.com)
More views from Keokuk mayoral candidates Oct 27, 2009
I am prepared by my work experience as an attorney, city planner, health care staff at the University of Iowa Child Health Specialty Clinic and working at Quaker Oats Company in Cedar Rapids as a supervisor in the packaging department. Where will you concentrate your efforts as mayor. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Clark County Mule Festival contest, rodeo and show results told Oct 27, 2009
and K.C. Chockley, West Point; second, Christy Zylstra and Rusty Blind of Stockport; and third, John and Katie Maher of Cedar Rapids ... Adult pantyhose race First, John Maher and Mitch Spinner of Cedar Rapids; second, Kevin and Clint Kaller, Ottumwa; and third, Mike and Chelsea Wright of Basco, Ill. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Local guard unit heading to Afghanistan Oct 27, 2009
"He's in school in Cedar Rapids," she said. "He'll graduate in August. I'm so glad he'll be able to finish school first because they are talking of not deploying until the fall in 2010.". (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Prep Volleyball: Mohawks end season to Dodgers Oct 27, 2009
They re on a mission to get to Cedar Rapids and they have the height and athleticism to do it. Natalie Hackbarth had 19 kills while Molly Cook added 14 assists and was 11-of-11 serving for the Bulldogs (35-1), who advance to play Forest City in a regional semifinal on Thursday in Algona. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
10/26/2009, 9:55am Process has a purpose Oct 27, 2009
Unlike the Commission, DRA does not have the resources needed to hire the expert witnesses required to respond to TransCanadas experts, therefore DRA will not be providing expert testimony, attorney Paul Blackburn wrote in a letter to the PUC. Blackburn works for Plains Justice, an environmental law group based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and said DRA members will, however, be there for the Nov. 3 comment period set aside by the PUC for public input on the proposed pipeline in western South... (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
2009 PREP FOOTBALL POSTSEASON PAIRINGS Oct 25, 2009
Cedar Rapids Prairie (3-6) at Clinton (9-0) ... Pleasant Valley (5-4) at Cedar Rapids Xavier (7-2) ... Cedar Rapids Kennedy (4-5) at Bettendorf (8-1). (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
DRA wont present witnesses at hearing9:29 pm | (No comments posted.) Oct 24, 2009
He is employed by Plains Justice, an environmental-law group based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Testimony from witnesses at the formal hearing will be under oath, and the witnesses can be cross-examined, similar to a court trial. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
US Cellular Center socked with huge heating costs Oct 24, 2009
With winter approaching, heating bills can be expected to rise everywhere, but one Cedar Rapids building is way ahead of that curve. The US Cellular Center has run up $1 million in heating-related expenses so far this month. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
4 council candidates running unopposed Oct 23, 2009
and Ron Jr. of Cedar Rapids, and two grandchildren, Jordyn and Gracelyn Boyles. Why are you running for council member. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
When it comes to dumping chemicals, Tyson at top of list Oct 23, 2009
Cambrex Inc. of Charles City, PMX Industries of Cedar Rapids, Prairie Creek Generating Station of Cedar Rapids and John Deere Waterloo Tractor Works, all for discharging into the Cedar River. Exide Technologies of Manchester for discharging into the Maquoketa River. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Labor Board turns away union's case against GPC Oct 23, 2009
Nate Willems of Cedar Rapids, the union s attorney, said 86D will appeal the decision. The way the law is supposed to work is when there is a strike or a lockout it is, to a degree, an economic test of will, Willems said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Prep volleyball: Muskies crumble late, fall in five games Oct 22, 2009
Setter Julie Wunder had 49 assists for Muscatine, which turns its attention to Monday s Class 4A regional opener at Cedar Rapids Jefferson ... Next Muscatine travels to Cedar Rapids Jefferson at 7 p.m. Monday for its Class 4A regional opener. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Artist P. Buckley Moss has showing in Kalona Oct 22, 2009
Several Moss groups were present at the dinner with Eleanore and Larry Johnson, Karen and Roger Bahr and Brenda Hildebrand representing their Cedar Rapids "Moss Reflections" chapter. Eleanore said, "I have been a collector for many, many years and have Moss prints all over the house, as well as I have them for family members too." Husband Larry agreed that they do in fact have a lot of Pat's work and that he too found Pat to be "A personable, wonderful person as well as a talented artist." Known... (Kalona News, IA)
Kalona to make Rec Program improvements Oct 22, 2009
Bowlin said Pospisil Painting, Inc., Cedar Rapids, had given a proposal to sandblast and paint the pool for $17,000. Downtown Renovation Schlabaugh said he was making a presentation on the Downtown Renovation Project to Rotary on Tuesday and to the Washington County Board of Supervisors on Nov. 5. (Kalona News, IA)
Local Guard unit mobilized Oct 22, 2009
Hes in school in Cedar Rapids, she said. Hell graduate in August. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Split view on city manager Oct 22, 2009
Malm said the bow and arrow approach has worked pretty well in Cedar Rapids. Ive never given them much thought, said Blankenship, who said he has 30 to 35 deer at this house. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Musical Community College - Boche returns to perform at MCC Oct 22, 2009
Then Rod Pierson of Cedar Rapids invited Boche to join his band, and he ... The Rod Pierson Big Band won t be joining Boche for the Muscatine performance, but vocalist, and president of the Cedar Rapids Concert Corral, Annie Shreck will ... Craig Boche and the Ron Pierson Big Band will perform at the Ponderosa Ballroom, 195 First St. N. Walford, Cedar Rapids, at the 2009 Fall Ball from 6-9:30 p.m. Sunday. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
