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Nov 20, 2009 | 12:50 pm | (0) Comments

Celebrate giving: Community Foundation digs deep in tough times

By SUSIE HEATON and TERRI JACKSON, Courier Correspondents

WATERLOO - A special group of community philanthropists recognize the impact our country's recession has had on many Northeast Iowans. In spite of the recent economic downturn, the 53-year-old Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa invested more than $5 million in grants to nonprofit orga…

Updated: 1:10 pm | (0) Comments

'Stepfather' a vapid thriller

By JAMES FRAZIER, Come Alive Movie Reviewer

"Father knows best" is what I kept waiting for the titular stepfather (Dylan Walsh) to say, but he never does. Man, this guy's a jerk! I wanted to like him, I really did. But his habit of butchering his family and their neighbors makes it impossible.

Nov 19, 2009 | 4:00 pm | (0) Comments

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Oak Ridge Boys moving forward with new disc, Christmas tour

By MELODY PARKER, melody.parker@wcfcourier.com

CEDAR FALLS - The boys are back.

Nov 19, 2009 | 2:00 pm | (0) Comments

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At home: Ari Hest to play at C.F. house concert

By AMIE STEFFEN, amie.steffen@wcfcourier.com

CEDAR FALLS - Ari Hest likes it when things go awry.

Updated: 11:09 am | (0) Comments

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Break out the funny (ugly) sweaters for a good cause

By MELODY PARKER, melody.parker@wcfcourier.com

CEDAR FALLS - You've seen them. Heck, you probably own one, stuffed somewhere in the deep, dark recesses of your closet.

Nov 18, 2009 | 4:00 pm | (0) Comments

Driving age should be raised to 18

By JOHN ROSEMOND, McClatchy News Service

My oldest grandson, not yet 15, is already taking drivers education. In fact, he's already been behind the wheel with his instructor, on an interstate highway no less. I'm resigned to his obtaining his license in a little more than a year. I'm not happy about it. I'm resigned.

Nov 18, 2009 | 2:00 pm | (0) Comments

Quitters always win: Former smokers share how they kicked the habit

By EMILY CHRISTENSEN, emily.christensen@wcfcourier.com

WATERLOO - After five years of being smoke-free Dean Lange still finds himself reaching for his shirt pocket in certain situations.

Nov 18, 2009 | 11:45 am | (3) Comments

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Holiday secret: How to doctor packaged stuffing mix for homemade taste

By RYAN KING, For The Associated Press

If you want the taste of homemade with the convenience of prepared, try for a middle ground with stuffing. Start with a 14-ounce bag of herbed stuffing mix, then saute whatever you enjoy. Onions, celery and fresh herbs are an obvious start.

Nov 17, 2009 | 4:00 pm | (0) Comments