Cedar Falls News

Mitt Romney's twin victories Saturday in Maine and in a conservative straw poll were badly needed bright spots for his campaign at the end of what was perhaps the most humbling week of his presidential candidacy, a five-day stretch that exposed the former Massachusetts governor's frail relationship with conservatives.

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - Authorities at an eastern Iowa elementary school have not found the source of a foul odor that has forced some students out of their classrooms.

A KWWL Consumer Alert regarding letters people are getting all across the state.

A Shell Rock woman was injured in Waterloo after being struck by a sports utility vehicle Monday, according to Waterloo police.

A sheriff's deputy has announced he will run as a Republican for the top law enforcement job in Black Hawk County.

Jim & Sandy Struve will celebrate 50 years of marriage on February 9th. They were married in Cedar Falls, IA on February 9, 1962.

According to a news release, Waterloo Police and Waterloo Fire and Rescue responded to the park, 657 Reserve Dr., at about 7:30 p.m. after receiving a report that a person had fallen through the ice.

The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier says students in a fifth-grade classroom at Orchard Hill Elementary were permanently moved to the library while air quality experts search for the source of the smell.

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa Hy-Vee has selected Brian Amsberry to be the new store director at the New Ulm Hy-Vee. The 23-year Hy-Vee veteran has been the store director at the Sioux Center, Iowa, Hy-Vee since 2010.

Employees at Earl May Nursery and Garden Center are trying to save two cats who call the Cedar Falls store home, as the company recently banned pets in its stores.

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - Employees at an Earl May Nursery and Garden Center in Cedar Falls are trying to save two cats who call the store home.

This time of year, the owner of Europa Cycle & Ski in Cedar Falls spends a lot of time focused on the ski-side of his business; but lately, Russ Clarke said the cycle-side of things is cranking up sales year-round. "Ten, 15, 20 years ago it was very unusual.

STRONG POINT HAJIKHEL, Afghanistan - There was no fighting the bitter cold. Three hours till daylight, they told themselves.

Army Spc. Travis Vaughn is never far from the thoughts of Kandie Vaughn, his stepmother, left, and Erin Nunnally, a friend.

Scott Redder and Amy Boyce wed John and Betsy Redder of Grand Lake and Gene and Paula Boyce of Cedar Falls, Iowa, are pleased to announce the marriage of their children.

Snow-covered trails don't need to hinder your training-they can actually enhance it with the right equipment: snowshoes.