Tuesday, May 22, 2012
The two Republicans are opponents on the June 5 primary election ballot. The winner of that contest will face Bruce Braley for the United States House of Representatives first district seat.
Who will you vote for - Rob Blum or Ben Lange? The two Republicans are opponents on the June 5 primary election ballot, both seeking to be the nominee for the United States House of Representatives First District seat. The first district includes Black Hawk County. The winner of that contest will face incumbent Democrat Bruce Braley in the November election. Blum and Lange squared off in a debate in Cedar Rapids last night, seeking to highlight contrasts between themselves and draw voters to their platform. Part of their argument centered around their relative ages and experience. Blum, 57, touted his experience as a businessman in Dubuque, saying he was a job creator who had created over 400 jobs. Lange, 33, said he can unite older and …
The following information was provided by the police. It does not represent a conviction.
May 19: Drew William Eicher, 20, male, of Denver, arrested at 1:09 a.m. at Fourth Street and Washington Street, charged with assault domestic serious and consumption in public/intoxication. Raymond Howard Pendleton, 26, male, of Evansdale, arrested at 1:41 a.m. at the 1600 block of Main Street, charged with driving while license revoked. Joshua Brian Gerloff, 24, male, of La Porte City, arrested at 2:47 p.m. at the 100 block of Clay Street, charged with habitual offender/barred. May 20: Gaylen Laverne Geerdes, 52, male, of 2205 Ashland Ave., arrested at 6:51 a.m. at the same location, charged with driving while license revoked, interference/no injury. May 21: Travis John Davis, 21, male, of Tama, arrested at 8:26 p.m. at 610 W. First St., …
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Several people submitted guesses for the mystery location of our photo. Here is their Gold Star shout-out and the answer.
Congratulations to Betsy Knoop Minkel, Bret Ford, Steve Plummer, Caroline and David Grant! They all correctly guessed the location of last week's Where in Cedar Falls is This? photo. The bikes and "Hair Magic!" sign are behind 18th Street Vintage on Valley Park Drive near the five corners intersection. Gold stars! Stay tuned - we'll post another Where in Cedar Falls is This? photo soon.
Warm weather means ice cream time. Where do you go in Cedar Falls for the best frozen treats?
Welcome back to our ongoing Readers' Choice best of Cedar Falls poll series. We've asked you, dear Patch readers, to select your favorite businesses from around town, in various categories. This week, we're asking for your favorite place for ice cream. Comments count toward the vote total. Comment below. The weather is getting warmer, and that means it is time for ice cream! So tell us - where do you go for the best cones, shakes and Sundaes in town? Vote below, and we'll name one your pick for Readers' Choice 2012. How it works: Vote in the poll at the bottom of the page, and click on the links below to rate and review the businesses and get them extra points. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results and …
We'll be running profiles of all the candidates you'll have a chance to vote for in the June 5 primary. Today, our Q and A with Black Hawk County Supervisor John Miller, who is seeking re-election.
Name: John Miller Age: 68 Political party: Democrat Running for: Re-election for Black Hawk County Supervisor Family: Spouse, Karen, daughter and son-in-law Shanlee and Sean McNally, grandchildren, Jack, Parker and Anna Occupation: Semi-retired farmer, teacher, Congressional aide, Regional Administrator for FEMA and consultant 1. Why did you decide to run for office? Local government has big impact on people. I think my experiences and contacts are an asset in making local government work effeciently and effectively. I like the challenge of working together to make government work. 2. What issues do you want to address if elected? With all the cut-backs coming from Des Moines and Washington, I think that local governments will have a big …
Former UNItix assistant director John David Gogola was charged with the crime in December.
A former University of Northern Iowa employee pleaded guilty to first-degree theft Monday in connection to thousands of dollars stolen from the UNI ticket office in 2010. John David Gogola, 44, was the assistant director of UNItix when $18,000 reportedly disappeared from the ticketing system. Gogola was arrested and charged with the theft in December 2011. The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reported on Gogola's hearing: Assistant County Attorney Linda Fangman indicated the state will be seeking a suspended sentence with probation, and the defense will ask for a deferred judgment that would take the conviction off Gogola’s record if he successfully completes his probation. First-degree theft is punishable by up to ten years in prison, but …
Monday, May 21, 2012
UNI said any announcements about faculty layoffs could come at the end of May or beginning of June.
Malcolm Price Laboratory School faculty member Courtney Clausen is waiting to find out if she has a job next year. "Waiting is something that all of us here have gotten used to," she said. She teaches social studies at Price Lab. "So it's become a way of life at this point. All of us here are just doing our best to educate the students as we close out the school year." The K-12 school is slated for closure, part of controversial budget cuts at the University of Northern Iowa. UNI administrators have said the cuts are necessary to close a burgeoning budget gap. While many Price Lab faculty will be offered continuing positions in UNI's teacher education program, the university has implied there may not be enough jobs for all of them. Four …
The sentence was delivered today in the trial of Paris Anding, who was convicted of second degree manslaughter in the death of Marcellus Andrews.
Multiple news outlets are reporting that Paris Anding, who was convicted of voluntary manslaughter in the 2011 beating death of Waterloo teen Marcellus Andrews, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. The case garnered national attention after it was reported Andrews was allegedly taunted by anti-gay slurs during the attack. His family said Andrews, 19, was not gay, and the case focused on a series of confrontations between Andings' family and Andrew's friends, ending with the deadly beating. Andrews was reportedly struck repeatedly in the back of the head with a baseball bat. The 10-year sentence is the mandatory requirement for voluntary manslaughter in Iowa. There is no mandatory minimum time until Anding can be considered for parole…
The Waterloo and Cedar Falls Visitor Bureaus celebrated Tourism Month with an award ceremony at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.
The Waterloo and Cedar Falls Visitor Bureaus handed out their annual awards last week, honoring local businesses, people and events. The Sturgis Falls Celebration was named the 2012 Cedar Valley Event of the Year, an award that last year went to the Dalai Lama's visit to the University of Northern Iowa. Additionally, Ward Stubbs, retiring Director of the Cedar Falls Human and Leisure Services Department and Tracey Godon, director of UNI’s Overseas Recruitment Fair were honored as Friends of Tourism. Other awards given were: The Isle Casino Hotel, Waterloo - 2012 Cedar Valley Hotel of the Year The R. J. McElroy Trust - Organization of the Year, in appreciation for its creation of the “World’s Greatest Spring Break for Kids.” Organizers …
Alison Gowans
12:00 pm on Tuesday, May 22, 2012
So tell me, Patch readers - have you decided who you'll vote for in this contest? What do you like about either Blum or Lange? more ›