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  • Grand Rapids Father Remembers Fallen Marine Son Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:01PMThe step-father of a fallen marine heads home to Grand Rapids to reflect on the death of step-son.
  • Rockford graduate with promising career as Army medical doctor killed in car accident Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:56PMCapt. Jason Biggerstaff, a 2002 Rockford High School graduate, had just started as a surgical resident in Tacoma, Wash.
  • Yukon River subsistence fisheries limited to protect migrating king salmon Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:14PMFAIRBANKS - Managers are limiting subsistence fishing time for salmon as the main king run passes through the upper Yukon River before entering Canada. According to a news release from state and f...
  • Golden anniversary X 8: In one Allegan County family, eight couples married for combined 427 years Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 8:21PMIt wasn't an easy courtship for Anna and Bill Haffner. A Grand Rapids priest told the couple he wouldn't marry them. An Otsego priest said he couldn't marry them, so as not to upset the priest in Grand Rapids.
  • Siouxland People Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:55PMCAMPUS NEWS
  • Hundreds take plunge for river challenge Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:16PMMORE than 200 hardy souls took the plunge yesterday for this year's Glen Nevis River Race.
  • Iowa Politics Insider: Pawlenty, McCotter, Rand Paul set events Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:16AM- Presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty's campaign Thursday announced a five-day swing through Iowa next week as he battles to gain traction ahead of the Republican Party of Iowa's Ames straw poll in August.
  • United States DoD contracts for July 14, 2011 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:41AM...
  • Homecomings begin for returning Iowa soldiers Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:30PMAbout one-third of the nearly 3,000 Iowa Army National Guard soldiers deployed to Afghanistan are back in the United States and awaiting reunions with their families and friends.
  • Dragons Gameday for Thursday, July 14 Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:42AMOurSports Central is your source for the latest news and scores from all minor and independent professional sports leagues.
  • 2,800 Iowa Soldiers Returning In Next 10 Days Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:17AMAbout one-third of the 2,800 Iowa Army National Guard soldiers deployed to Afghanistan are back in the United States and awaiting reunions with their families and friends.
  • Government Auctions Off Criminal's Coin Collection Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:02AMThe government has auctioned off a former Iowa man's large coin collection to pay off expenses related to his conviction on weapons charges.
  • Tragedy struck in Afghanistan, days before Iowa soldier's return home Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:42AMThe tragedy that struck the Iowa National Guard last weekend shows how in Afghanistan, even a routine errand in a supposedly safe place can turn deadly. MORE COVERAGE OF THE IOWA GUARD Almost home: Iowans back from duty in Afghanistan take time to unwind Iowa soldiers unwind at Fort McCoy Galleries: Iowa Guard in Afghanistan & at home More: The Register's special Iowa Guard page
  • Controversial church mulls Fort Mill protest Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:03PMMembers of a controversial church known for mounting anti-gay protests outside military funerals plan to picket in Fort Mill today during the memorial for 29-year-old Marine Staff Sgt. Thomas Joseph Dudley, who was killed while serving in Afghanistan .
  • The anticipation builds for “Red Bulls” return Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:54PMWATERLOO – Britany Barthel is far from alone but won’t feel truly complete until late Thursday morning. “I’m very anxious and excited,” said Barthel, 19, a military spouse for more than a year. On Thursday, Barthel and dozens of other families will meet at Prairie Point Middle School in Cedar Rapids for the return of [...]
  • Chiefs Get Great Pitching, Timely Hitting in 4-2 win Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:42PMPeoria, IL - The Peoria Chiefs did not allow an earned run and picked up two timely hits to knock off the Lake County Captains 4-2 in the first game of a six-game homestand on Wednesday night. The win moves the Chiefs to 8-11 on the second half and 41-48 overall.
  • Anticipation Builds For “Red Bulls” Return Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:28PMWATERLOO, Iowa – Britany Barthel is far from alone but won’t feel truly complete until late Thursday morning. “I’m very anxious and excited,” said Barthel, 19, a military spouse for more than a year.
  • Dragons Gameday for Monday, July 11 Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 2:14PMOurSports Central is your source for the latest news and scores from all minor and independent professional sports leagues.
  • This Hour: Latest Iowa news, sports, business and entertainment Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:13AMThousands of people are without power and residents are beginning the clean-up after powerful storms toppled trees and power lines across parts of central and eastern Iowa.
  • HomeVestors and Local Market Monitor Ranking Reveals Best Markets to Invest in Rental Property Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:00AMHomeVestors of America, Inc., known as the "We Buy Ugly Houses®" company, and Local Market Monitor, a leading forecaster of real estate markets, today unveiled the "HomeVestors-Local Market Monitor Best Markets to Invest in Rental Property" ranking.  In order to help inform real estate investors of current rental property investment opportunities, the "Best Markets" ranking will be updated ...
  • Keeping the juices flowing Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 7:52AMWhile many softball players have hung up the spikes and passed on the old leather gloves that have been through several fierce battles leading into the golden years of life on the diamond, there are still players that find a rejuvenation through something they can't find anywhere else -- a love for the game.
  • Video: Gay official's emotional plea goes viral Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 11:33PMAn emotional plea for tolerance of gay youth from Fort Worth City Councilman Joel Burns has quickly become one of the Web's most-watched videos this week, catapulting the elected official to the forefront of a larger movement to prevent suicide among gay teens.
  • Lugs' balanced attack blasts Captains, 7-1 Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 9:44PMEASTLAKE, OH -Lance Durham and Michael Crouse led a Lansing Lugnuts (10-7, 48-36) offensive onslaught in a businesslike 7-1 triumph over the Lake County Captains (6-11, 34-52) at Classic Park on Sunday night.
  • Captains Fall to Lansing 7-1 Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 9:13PM(Eastlake, OH)- Lance Durham's two run double in the second inning put Lansing in front 2-0 on Sunday night at Classic Park. The Lugnuts never looked back defeating Lake County 7-1, sending the Captains to their sixth straight loss.
  • Soliman & Ray Lead Snappers to Shutout Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 7:30PMBELOIT, WI - A big two-run home run from Lance Ray in the fourth inning and a seven inning dominant performance from starting pitcher Manuel Soliman led to the Snappers defeating the Clinton LumberKings 5-0 Sunday afternoon.
  • Dragons Take Ninth Win in Last 10 Games Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 7:29PMDayton, Ohio-David Vidal drilled a two-run home run to left field as the Dayton Dragons came from behind to defeat the South Bend Silver Hawks 6-2 on Sunday afternoon. A crowd of 8,360 saw the Dragons win for the ninth time in the last 10 games and improve their second half record to 13-4.
  • Five Run Sixth Leads Chiefs to 7-1 Win Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 7:29PMCedar Rapids, IA - The Peoria Chiefs scored five runs in the sixth inning and picked up their second win in a row on Sunday afternoon with a 7-1 victory over the Cedar Rapids Kernels.
  • Bandits Top Wisconsin in 11 Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 7:28PMGeoff Klein (2-for-4) drove home Ronny Gil (3-for-6) with a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 11th inning to propel the Bandits past Wisconsin 6-5 in front of 2,570 fans on Sunday at Modern Woodmen Park. The Bandits have now won four in a row and five of its last six.
  • Chiefs use big inning to blow past Kernels, 7-1 Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 7:28PMCedar Rapids, IA - Peoria scored five runs in the 6th inning and cruised to a 7-1 victory over the Kernels on Sunday afternoon. The Kernels scored the first run in the 3rd inning.
  • Bullpen Struggles in Eighth Straight Loss Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 7:27PMDayton, OH - While the offensive struggles continued for South Bend on Sunday afternoon, it was the bullpen and the defense that shoulders much of the blame for a 6-2 loss to the Dayton Dragons.
  • Record-maker completes doubleheader, series sweep of Captains Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 12:27AMBowling Green, KY - Victor Mateo wrote his name into the Hot Rods record books on Friday night, throwing the first no-hitter in team history to beat the Lake County Captains (6-9, 34-50), 1-0. Mateo's gem completed a doubleheader sweep of the Captains after Bowling Green took the opener, 5-1.
  • Mateo No-Hits Lake County, Captains Swept Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:42PM(Bowling Green, KY)- Two outs in the top of the seventh inning, Victor Mateo gets Jordan Casas to line out back to the mound to throw a no-hitter and defeat Lake County 1-0. It was the first no-hitter thrown in the Hot Rod's short franchise history.
  • Late Rally, Extras Needed for Bandits Win Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:15PMThe River Bandits scored the tying run in the eighth to force extra innings before eventually besting the Burlington Bees 7-5 in 10 innings.
  • Rattler drop 6-1 decision to Kane County Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:13PMGRAND CHUTE, WI - The Kane County Cougars continue to confound the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. Kane County beat the Timber Rattlers 6-1 on Friday night at Time Warner Cable Field to move to 7-4 in the season series between the teams. Greg Billo pitched six shutout innings for Kane County.
  • River Bandits Come Back for Extra Innings Win Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:13PMBURLINGTON, IA - The Burlington Bees (6-9) lost to the Quad Cities River Bandits (7-8) by a score of 7-5 in ten innings in front of 1,041 fans at Community Field Friday night.
  • Snappers Return to Pohlman Field this Weekend Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 10:58PMThe Beloit Snappers return home this weekend to take on the Clinton LumberKings - affiliate of the Seattle Mariners - in a three game series.
  • Billo Leads Cougars to Finale Win Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 10:58PMAPPLETON, Wisc. - Thanks to six shutout innings from Greg Billo, three RBIs from Cheslor Cuthbert and a three-inning save from Chase Boruff, the Kane County Cougars maintained sole possession of first place in the Western Division on Friday night.
  • Washington: Weak Jobs Numbers Mean Bigger Headaches for WH Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 8:31AMThe June jobs report showed a .1 percent increase in unemployment
  • Thursday's regional softball scores Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 8:13AMAt Alburnett
  • United States DoD contracts for July 7, 2010 Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 1:56AM...
  • Behemoth flatheads a handful Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 12:14AMTraveling down the Maumee River by canoe from Fort Wayne last week, I wondered a couple of times how many fish we were paddling past -- including what I suspected were some good-sized flathead catfish.
  • Thursday's Class 2-A, 1A softball regional scores Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 12:10AMCLASS 2-A FIRST ROUND
  • Bandits Even Series With 7-6 Win Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 11:57PMThe River Bandits were able to hang on for a 7-6 win over the Burlington Bees to even the series at a one. Michael Swinson set the pace for the Bandits at the top of the order by finishing a single short of the cycle.
  • Slow Start Dooms Chiefs in 10-4 Loss to Beloit Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 11:27PMPeoria, IL - The Peoria Chiefs allowed eight runs through four innings on Thursday night and could not overcome the deficit in a 10-4 loss to the Beloit Snappers. Peoria falls to 5-9 in the second half and 39-45 overall on the season.
  • Walker, 'Pen Combine to Strike Out 18 Kernels Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 11:14PMClinton, IA - Clinton LumberKings' right-hander Taijuan Walker came into Thursday night's action at Alliant Energy Field having failed to win over six starts dating back to his last time facing Cedar Rapids on May 26. He revisited his dominance over the Kernels over 6.0 innings, tying a career-high with 11 strikeouts and allowing just one hit as the LumberKings won, 3-0.
  • Obituaries reported in the June 23, 2011, Advocate Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 2:35PMThese obituaries were reported in the June 23, 2011, Advocate: Jacqueline Delight Keefover Berger, Leona M. Blaske, Dixon "Dick" Cullimore, James L. Gronquist, Uwe Grund, Leota Ruth Matthews, Florence Elaine Bergmann McCoy, Margaret Schwartz, Robert Henry Thiele, Irvil Dwayne West and William Keith Moore.
  • Paul Sullivan's Cubs mailbag Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:49PMIs media criticism of Mike Quade unfair? Should Carlos Pena get a multi-year deal? Why Larry Lucchino? And how many hot dogs can Paul eat? All these questions, and more, in this week's Ask Paul Is media criticism of Mike Quade unfair? Should Carlos Pena get a multi-year deal? Why Larry Lucchino? And how many hot dogs can Paul eat? All these questions, and more, in this week's Ask Paul.
  • Dragons Gameday for Thursday, July 7 Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 11:58AMParkview Field * Fort Wayne, Ind.
  • Roundup: Texas Education Agency Closing Arlington School Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 9:51AMThe Texas Education Agency is planning to shut down Arlington's Metro Academy of Math And Science.
  • Verizon Wireless Opens For Business In Cadillac, Michigan Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 9:34AMDetroit - Verizon Wireless announced that its Alltel customers in Cadillac now have access to a full suite of Verizon Wireless’ innovative products and services through its company-owned store at 8836 Boon Road.