Q. Wasn't there a bridge over the Cedar River by Sans Souci before 1977?

A. Yes. However, a new one was constructed in 1977.

Q. In the July 3 Courier it talks about open enrollment applications available for Waterloo students. Waterloo just had to close a school. Why don't they stop letting students open enroll so they don't have to close more schools?

A. Longfellow was closed due to declining enrollment that, although influenced by a number of factors, was primarily due to fewer students residing in the district, said Waterloo Community Schools spokeswoman Sharon Miller. Open enrollment is a state program and is mandatory for all Iowa districts, but Waterloo and several other districts are able to limit open enrollment to protect the diversity of the districts. Miller said the district's net open enrollment loss (considering both open enrollments out of and into the district) was about 60 fewer last year than at its peak in the 2000-2001 school year.

Q. From delivery people, to writers, photographers, and advertising staff, how many people does the Waterloo Courier normally employ?

A. "Courier Communications including the newspaper, online and specialty publications employs more than 200 full- and part-time employees from reporters, sales, production, accounting and circulation. An additional 600+ independent contracted drivers and carriers assist Courier Communications in reaching seven out of 10 adults in the market in any given week," David Braton, publisher, said.

Q. What business has moved into Kindercare at the end of Ravenwood Road?

A. The building at 1318 Ravenwood Rpad is now home to the Beacon of Hope Hospice Waterloo. The center offers services and support for people and families dealing with terminal illness. The Beacon of Hope Hospice Waterloo has been at the location for about two years.

Q. Union High School in La Porte City is segregating their freshman in a freshman house. Do Waterloo schools do this?

A. Yes, both East High and West High have freshman houses with additional support and services to help students succeed in high school, said Waterloo Community Schools spokeswoman Sharon Miller. The Waterloo Schools just received a smaller learning communities grant from the U.S. Department of Education to continue to strengthen relationships with students and to make high schools more rigorous and more relevant to real life.

Q. How tall is Jennifer Love Hewitt? Is she married and have children?

A. Hewitt is 5 feet 2 1/2 inches tall, and is engaged to Scottish actor Ross McCall. She does not have any children.