4 January 2009, 1:25 pm
It’s hard to say who Iowans identified with more in Harry Baumert’s photo from June’s floods: human or feline. Brandon Smith wading through water in Cedar Rapids with his cats clutched to his chest embodied the ultimate test of mettle that the ...... Read More »
3 January 2009, 3:57 pm
More coverage Video - The Lady Roughriders Synchronized skating About this series With the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders in their 10th season and quite a few things happening at the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena since it opened in January 2000, we decided to ...... Read More »
1 January 2009, 1:11 am
Several Iowa City and Coralville arts groups are starting the New Year off on the right foot by being nominated for Cultural Corridor Innovative Excellence Awards. The Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance's award ceremony, nicknamed "The Ickys," takes ...... Read More »
31 December 2008, 3:03 pm
HAZLETON --- Ornithologist Frank Chapman developed an idea in 1900 when the concept of conservation was only dawning: Rather than shooting as many birds as possible on Christmas Day, how about counting them? The first group to hit the field --- about ...... Read More »
31 December 2008, 1:51 pm
A number have been nominated for Cultural Corridor Innovative Excellence Awards. The award ceremony of the Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance, nicknamed “The Ickys,” takes place 6:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at The Englert Theatre. Tickets are $20. “This has ...... Read More »
30 December 2008, 9:02 pm
WINNEBAGO - Maryann McClain's 16-year run on the Winnebago City Council has drawn to a close. Chris Ziegler takes over for her in January. McClain chose not to run again for the office. McClain recalls working in Roerig Hardware and Appliance in the ...... Read More »
30 December 2008, 1:24 pm
Angie Harter, with Travel Headquarters, is featured in business briefs. "Please note: The Outback Bowl has sold-out in advance six of the past seven games. Don't get left out, buy your tickets early!" That warning on the official Outback Bowl Web ...... Read More »
29 December 2008, 2:22 pm
Story Updated: Dec 29, 2008 at 4:33 PM CST CEDAR RAPIDS - Nearly 500 Hawkeye football fans boarded planes today, heading to the Sunshine State and Thursday's Outback Bowl. Excitement filled the air at the Eastern Iowa Airport this morning. Fans were ...... Read More »