Lifestyles
Add pantry items to holiday wish list
DEAR SARA: My sister drew my name for the family Secret Santa and asked me what I wanted for Christmas. I was thinking about working on our stockpile and asking for some of the more expensive stock items. We cook mostly from scratch, and I don't want to ask for anything (like meat) that w…
New Nov 20, 2009 | 4:00 pm | (0) Comments
Toenails are ‘useless,' ultrarunners say
Questionable judgments
Nov 20, 2009 | 2:00 pm | (0) Comments
Festival of Trees gallery hours
Festival of Trees Gallery hours
Nov 20, 2009 | 12:50 pm | (0) Comments
Celebrate giving: Community Foundation digs deep in tough times
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…
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'Stepfather' a vapid thriller
"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
Oak Ridge Boys moving forward with new disc, Christmas tour
CEDAR FALLS - The boys are back.
Nov 19, 2009 | 2:00 pm | (0) Comments
At home: Ari Hest to play at C.F. house concert
CEDAR FALLS - Ari Hest likes it when things go awry.
Updated: 11:09 am | (0) Comments
Break out the funny (ugly) sweaters for a good cause
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
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
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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