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Robinson leads Michigan to victory Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 11:58AMPosted 10 minutes ago at 12:47 pm. ANN ARBOR – Sophomore quarterback Denard Robinson rushed for 197 yards – a school record for a quarterback – and one touchdown to go along with 186 yards passing and a score to lead the University of Michigan football team to a 30-10 victory over Connecticut at the Rededication of Michigan Stadium.
How top Iowa teams fared Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 11:23AMIOWA (AP) -- Class 4A 1. West Des Moines Dowling (3-0) beat Des Moines East 56-7. 2. Cedar Falls (2-0) beat Waterloo East 37-0. 3. Iowa City High (2-0) beat Waterloo West 48-24.
Welcome to Iowa’s 6th-largest ‘city’ Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 11:17AMNot everyone’s a farmer who attends the 2010 Farm Progress Show this week in Boone.
Sheltering Anoka Countys homeless families Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 11:16AMDuring the past year homelessness has increased 40 percent in Anoka County.
Hudsonville Bicyclist In Fair Condition After Being Struck By Car Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:48AMOttawa County Sheriff's Office Says Man Was Riding In Traffic Lane With No Lights Or Helmet A 48-year-old Hudsonville man is hospitalized in fair condition after the bicycle he was riding was hit by a car Saturday night in Ottawa County.
Cougars clinch playoff spot Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:48AMFor the sixth time in eight seasons as an Oakland A's affiliate, the Kane County Cougars are headed to the playoffs.
Vital statistics: Kalamazoo-area deaths for Sept. 5, 2010 Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:35AMHere are the vital statistics for Sept. 5, 2010.
Galaxy Rescue Point, Chivas USA's Hopes Fading Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:24AMGalaxy defender Omar Gonzalez (center) soars high above Fire defenders to score yesterday's tying goal. (lagalaxy.com) Galaxy defender Omar Gonzalez was the team’s savior yesterday as he headed home the tying goal at the 91st minute to salvage a point while on the road at Chicago. Meanwhile, Chivas USA was not quite as lucky in their road trip, dropping a 3 - 0 decision to the Rapids at Commerce ...
Final veteran's thumbprint added to ArtPrize entry Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:01PMArtist said her recreation of the flag with veterans' thumbprints was inspired by her volunteer work with residents of the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans.
Districts recall teachers, analyze federal jobs bill Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:47PMWhen the Cedar Rapids school board approved its 2010-11 budget in April, it included a proposed $4.2 million in reduced personnel costs. The first set of numbers released said 49 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers would be cut – some through attrition, others through layoffs.
Royals Minor League Report: Sept. 2 Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:45PMA crowd of 23,795 was on hand as the O-Royals sent Rosenblatt Stadium out in style by sweeping Round Rock. Mike Moustakas wasted no time in extending his hitting streak and his RBI streak to eight games as he launched a two-run blast in the first.
Notre Dame football: Recruit visits few on opening weekend Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:41PMSOUTH BEND -- As NBC expands its broadcasting footprint of Notre Dame football games this season to Europe and Asia for the first time, the one thing the new audience won't be gawking at Saturday will be a gaggle of recruits on the ND Stadium sidelines.
Laverty to lead Rafters in 2011 Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:40PMScott Laverty, the field manager during the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters inaugural season, will be back to lead the Northwoods League team for the 2011 season. Team officials announced the decision Friday. Laverty has been the head coach at the University of Redlands since June of 1999 and led the Rafters to a 20-50 record in the clubs first season. I am extremely excited to be returning to manage ...
Palmer's decision puts Houston in a bind Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:32PMFirst is the absence of midfielder Lovel Palmer , who annoyed Kinnear by deciding not to reject a call-up to the Jamaican National Team for two friendlies.
Police arrest three men in prostitution investigation Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:32PMCedar Rapids police on Friday arrested and charged three men with prostitution for soliciting sexual favors from a plain clothes female officer in exchange for money. The men were picked up in the 1200 block of 3rd Avenue SE.
Cedar Rapids Police Arrest Three Men in Prostitution Investigation Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:28PMCEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - On Friday, police in Cedar Rapids arrested and charged three men with prostitution for soliciting sexual favors from a plain clothes female officer in exchange for money.
Obituary from the Sept. 4 Pacer Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:26PMThe following obituary is from the Sept. 4, 2010 print edition of the Savage Pacer newspaper: read more
Todays death notices Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:25PMToday, the Daily Tribune has received obituaries for the following:
Choose Language » Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:25AMGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Sept. 2, 2010) – Richard M. DeVos will receive Acton Institute’s Faith and Freedom Award in October for his remarkable accomplishments in business, American cultural life and philanthropy.
Corps releases draft report for Cedar Rapids flood protection Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:23AMResidents here can now comment on the draft of the Army Corps of Engineers study report, which makes the case for a better if limited new flood-protection system in Cedar Rapids. The draft report’s conclusions are the ones that the Corps made public in Cedar Rapids earlier this year at a mayoral flood [...]
Suspect in Coon Rapids child sexual assault returns to scene Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:20AMPolice say a stranger suspected of sexually assaulting a 6-year-old girl in her Coon Rapids home returned to her house Wednesday night — a day after the assault occurred, the Anoka County sheriff's office said.
Worker dies in accident at University of Iowa Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:11AMAuthorities say a private contractor working on a renovation project at the University of Iowa has died after being injured in an accident on campus.The university told the Iowa City Press-Citizen that Tom Fosdick, of Cedar Rapids, died after being injured on Monday at the Boyd Law Building.The...
Worker Killed In UI Renovation Accident Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:08AMAuthorities said a private contractor working on a renovation project at the University of Iowa has died after being injured in an accident on campus.
Jail's medical costs rise sharply Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:06AMST. JOSEPH - Climbing medical costs for jail inmates contributed to a projected 5.28 percent increase in the Berrien County Sheriff's Department general fund budget, officials said.
Volunteers sought to help with Grand River clean up Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:05AMVolunteers are needed for the mayors’ seventh annual Grand River CleanUp set for Sept. 18.
Timeless tennis Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:05AMTennis often seems to be the forgotten sport these days when discussing athletic achievements. Golf and auto racing seem to draw the most attention individually, while football, baseball and basketball produce the majority of headlines in the team aspect. But for a group of two dozen or so locals, tennis is deemed as the only sport. On virtually any day of the week, there is a good bet anywhere ...
Joseph McMillan, Grand Rapids principal who helped minorities stay in school, dead at age 80 Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:00AMMcMillan was affectionately called "Mac" by many students at Sheldon School.
Reminder: New phone numbers for WRPS Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:55AMNew numbers took effect June 30.
SEI Adds STK End of Life Equipment to List of Supported Products for Hardware Maintenance and Data Center Solutions Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:40AMService Express, Inc. now provides data center solutions and hardware maintenance for Sun StorageTek libraries that are going end of life the fourth quarter of this year. Since Oracle announced it had finalized its acquisition of Sun Microsystems, customers with STK equipment have been concerned about future support for their enterprise tape libraries. Â
Wisconsin Rapids native pursues acting dream Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:28AMBeau Nelson knows the odds are against him becoming the next Johnny Depp hed settle for a starring role next to the famous celebrity.
Kersten signs with Tiffin Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:27AMIt may not have been the first choice for Justin Kersten, but Tiffin University is where he will be heading this fall. The Armada High School grad will play baseball for the Dragons on a scholarship he recently accepted and will try and show his skills at the next level this spring.
Man, 18, charged with dragging dog in Eaton Rapids Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:20AMPolice say an 18-year-old man intentionally dragged a dog around the streets of Eaton Rapids while the animal was chained to his sport utility vehicle.
Grand Rapids area residents who lost loved ones in Iraq war glad to see troops leave Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:17AMJoanne Burri, whose son, Army Spc. Eric Burri, was killed in June 2005, says: "It's about time."
TRAVERSE CITY: Wyandotte man dies after being tossed from motorcycle Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:16AMTRAVERSE CITY — A 75-year-old Wyandotte man died Aug. 21 after losing control of his motorcycle.
Man sentenced for copper wire theft Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:09AMGRAND RAPIDS — A Bovey man will spend more than two years in jail, if he doesn’t follow conditions of his probation, in connection with theft from his employer.
No fear forecast: Temperatures keep rising Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:00AMCheck out tomorrow's forecast, too.
VIDEO: Another Contender For Miss Of The Season: Marco Perez (Zaragoza - Deportivo La Coruna) Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:54AMOn Monday, in our regular top bloopers of the week round-up, we flagged up a couple of horrendous misses.
Man who dragged dog to face charges Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:49AMCHARLOTTE - Prosecutors have issued misdemeanor charges against an 18-year-old who they say intentionally dragged a dog around the streets of Eaton Rapids while the dog was chained to his sport utility vehicle.
Catricala Wins Midwest League Player of the Week Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:45PMPeoria, IL - Clinton LumberKings' INF/OF Vinnie Catricala was named the Midwest League's Offensive Player of the Week today in an announcement from the league office in Beloit, WI. Catricala is the first Clinton player to win the offensive award this season.
Cougars Hang On to Edge Rattlers Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:29PMAPPLETON, Wisc. - Ryan Doolittle worked out of bases-loaded no-out jam in the bottom of the ninth inning Monday afternoon to help the Kane County Cougars nip the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, 4-3, at Time Warner Cable Field.
Local community foundation considered Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:27PMIn the search for new ways to fund development in Marshall County, the Partnership for Growth is examining the possibility of a local community foundation.
Brewers Notebook: Game of shadows Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:24PMFor years, Brewers players have grumbled about the shadows which creep across the field at Miller Park during day games. On Sunday, a new approach was taken when the roof was slightly closed in right field.
Camel on a stick among fair's new fare this year Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:24PMA tour of what's new and novel to eat at the Minnesota State Fair this year.
WLNS TV 6 Lansing Jackson Michigan News and Weather - WLNS.COM | GOP strategist loses round in campaign lawsuit Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:11PMGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) - A federal judge in Grand Rapids won't stop Michigan from enforcing limits on some campaign donations. After hearing arguments, U.S. District Judge Janet Neff rejected a request Monday for an injunction in a lawsuit that claims the restrictions are unconstitutional.
Mich. Kroger Workers Reject Contract Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:02PMMADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. — Workers at 17 Kroger stores in the Flint and Saginaw, Mich., areas rejected a labor contract offer from Cincinnati-based Kroger Co. last week, the union said.
Misty May-Treanor appearing at on-the-beach clinic in Grand Haven Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:51PMAP file photo/Natacha PisarenkoUnited States' Misty May-Treanor, right, and teammate Kerri Walsh celebrate after the gold medal women's beach volleyball match against China at the Chaoyang Park Beach Volleyball Ground at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing.GRAND HAVEN — Arguably...
Colleges create cash infusion Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:15AMAs local college campuses open for the first day of school, merchants may be smiling. Hope College, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids Community College and Davenport University all throw open their doors today for the first day of class.
GRCC says 'jobs are out there' Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:15AMGrand Rapids Community College is looking for 40 people who want to invest in a future clean energy job. The college is starting another composite technician training class Sept. 13 and is having a hard time finding takers. “We’re having a huge problem getting people to sign up for this training,” said Elly Bainbridge, of the GRCC workforce training department. “These are jobs that start at $12 ...
Circuit court sentences Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:06AMFor Muskegon and Oceana counties.
Deloitte reveals latest promotions Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:00AMDeloitte Services LP of Davenport, with offices in Cedar Rapids and serving Eastern Iowa, has announced several promotions, including Bryce Henderson to tax senior manager; Amy Lynch to tax senior manager; Dave Buechel to tax manager; Aaron Fischels to audit manager; Sarah Richardson to audit manager; Beth Slesicki to tax manager; and Cheryl Stoller to audit manager.