Telegraph - Herald (Dubuque) back issues from January 2002:
n Score: ISU 69, Morris Brown 45
Jan 01, 2002 ... * Next: Saturday at Baylor Copyright ...
In opposite directions; Win: Spartans take fifth in tournament
Jan 01, 2002; ... The University of Dubuque's Dustin Bierman and Eric Farley are thetype of basketball players who haven't met a 20-foot jump shot theydidn't like. But Bierman, Farley and the rest of the Spartans are becoming truebelievers in what another aspect of the game can mean to a ...
Alice G. Bottomley
Jan 01, 2002 ... DELHI, Iowa - Alice G. "Libby" Bottomley, 79, of Delhi, formerlyof Arlington, Va., died Sunday evening, Dec. 30, 2001, at herdaughter's home, following a lengthy illness. Services will be at 2 p.m ....
Few taking anthrax vaccine; Experimental: More than 740 are taking more antibiotics
Jan 01, 2002; ... WASHINGTON (AP) - Fewer than 100 people have opted for theexperimental anthrax vaccine out of thousands eligible, althoughfederal health officials say more than 740 are taking additionalantibiotics. Monday's count came as workers finished fumigating a Senatebuilding to kill trace ...
June
Jan 01, 2002; ... June 6 $7 million digital switch completed by Qwest Qwest Communications officials on Tuesday celebrated the switch tothe next generation of advanced telecommunications. City, county and state representatives were among a crowd of about40 who attended a ribbon- and ...
Master of music, medicine; First Citizen: Fuerste is a 3rd- generation doctor and a local musical icon
Jan 01, 2002; ... Dubuque benefits from both sides of F. Hunter Fuerste's brain. The 47-year-old ophthalmologist, who leads parallel livesdedicated to both medicine and music, is Dubuque's First Citizen of2001. Part of the third generation of Fuerstes who have worked as eyedoctors in Dubuque, ...
Rudy H. Schmidt
Jan 01, 2002 ... Rudy H. Schmidt, 73, of Dubuque, died Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, atEnnoble Manor Care Center. There will be no services or visitation ....
Bears after division title, bye; Not satisfied: Chicago has plenty of incentive to beat Jaguars
Jan 01, 2002; ... LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - They're going to the playoffs and willhave at least one home game when the postseason begins, but theChicago Bears aren't satisfied. They want to win the NFC Central for the first time since MikeDitka was coach in 1990 and get the accompanying first-round ...
Alice E. Booth
Jan 01, 2002 ... Alice E. Booth, 87, of ManorCare Health Services, formerly of 1720Bristol Drive, died Friday, Dec. 28, 2001, at ManorCare. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Egelhof, Siegert & CasperWestview Funeral Home, 2659 Kennedy Road, where friends may call from4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday ....
Bert A. Ames
Jan 01, 2002 ... POTOSI, Wis. - Bert A. Ames, 93, of Potosi, died Monday, Dec. 31,2001, at home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Thomas CatholicChurch, Potosi, with Father Richard Leffler officiating. Burial willbe in St. Thomas Cemetery. Friends may call on from 3 to 7 ...
Sports Calendar
Jan 01, 2002; ... Today No local events scheduled Wednesday Men's college basketball - UW-La Crosse at UW-Platteville, 7 p.m. Women's college basketball - UW-Platteville at UW-La Crosse, 7p.m. Thursday Boys prep swimming - Cedar Falls at Hempstead, 6:15 ...
Weddings
Jan 01, 2002; ... Hoppman-Heims Lynette Hoppman and Brad Heims, both of Epworth, Iowa, weremarried Sept. 15, 2001, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Epworth.The reception was at the Julien Inn, Dubuque. She is the daughter of Paul and Cal Hoppman, of Dubuque, and thelate Jeannette Hoppman. He ...
CORRECTIONS
Jan 01, 2002; ... Headline: 'Fight the Fat' to begin Feb. 4 Published: 12/30/2001 There are two time slots available for Mercy Medical Center's"Fight the Fat" weight-loss program - from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and from6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on ...
National Briefs
Jan 01, 2002; ... Suspected terrorist groups' assets froze WASHINGTON - The U.S. government designated another six entitiesas suspected terrorist organizations and ordered their financialassets blocked. A Treasury Department spokeswoman said it was too early to tell ifany of the six ...
July
Jan 01, 2002; ... July 3 Holy Family Catholic Schools system begins About seven months ago, a group of volunteers was charged withestablishing the framework under which Dubuque's Catholic schoolswould unify. The system, Holy Family Catholic Schools, officially began Sunday.There is a ...
NCAA Roundup; Boston College rips Pirates
Jan 01, 2002; ... Kenny Walls scored 20 points and Troy Bell added 18 as No. 11Boston College opened defense of its Big East title by beating SetonHall, 81-66, on Monday in East Rutherford, N.J. Ryan Sidney, the other member of the Eagles' perimeter trio, added15 points and came up with the play ...
Red Cross: Donations flow slowing; Blood: Certain types are needed at center located in Dubuque
Jan 01, 2002; ... Regional blood donations that peaked after Sept. 11 are nowdwindling. "Many of the people who came in for Sept. 11 have not come in andgiven again," said Dawn Swift, blood-center representative at theAmerican Red Cross Badger-Hawkeye Blood Center in Dubuque. After an initial ...
Almanac
Jan 01, 2002; ... Today is Tuesday, Jan. 1, the first day of 2002. There are 364days left in the year. History highlights: On Jan. 1, 1863, President Lincoln signed the EmancipationProclamation, declaring that slaves in rebel states were free. On this date: In 1752, 250 years ...
Decmber
Jan 01, 2002; ... Dec. 4 Council OKs Vision It's official. Dubuque's downtown has a vision. The Dubuque CityCouncil on Monday adopted the final draft of Vision Downtown. The Downtown Planning Committee, city staff and several communityorganizations have devoted eight months to creating a ...
Butkus looking for Illinois bowl win; Own player: 'Uncle Dick' one of all-time greats
Jan 01, 2002; ... NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Like his jut-jawed uncle, Luke Butkus takes ano-nonsense approach to football. So while the red beans and rice were nice in New Orleans, theIllinois center would prefer pancakes - as in, the kind served up byflattening LSU defenders in the Sugar Bowl. "I'm ...
Ida W. Hansel
Jan 01, 2002 ... EDGEWOOD, Iowa - Ida W. Hansel, 89, of Edgewood, died Monday, Dec.31, 2001, at Guttenberg (Iowa) Municipal Hospital, following a ...
February
Jan 01, 2002; ... Feb. 9 Wintry blast blows through tri-state area Mother Nature brought out nearly everything in her bag of tricksThursday from icy rain to thunder and lightning. "Fog, rain, ice, snow, wind, cold - pretty much in that order," ishow Meteorologist Ray Wolf describes the ...
Weddings
Jan 01, 2002; ... Muller-Jasper Rebecca Muller and Duane Jasper, both of Dubuque, were marriedAug. 25, 2001, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Dickeyville, Wis. Thereception was at Sunset Lanes and Hall, Dickeyville. Their parents are Ken and Lois Muller, of Cuba City, Wis., andRalph and Richene ...
January
Jan 01, 2002; ... Jan. 1 Bonnewell couple wins TH First Citizen award Robert and Latha Bonnewell really believe that love makes theworld go 'round. World travelers, they have loved bringing that worldcloser to Dubuque. They love the idea of love as an antidote to violence. They ...
Fib about old car wins liar championship
Jan 01, 2002; ... MILWAUKEE (AP) - Maxine Christensen was lying when she said hercar was so old the state issued upper and lower plates. But the fib about her old beater's dentures earned her the dubiousdistinction of being named the World Champion Liar for 2001. "I'm 81 years old. I'm old ...
Plan needed to make Vision Downtown become reality; Destination: Committee has recommended that a master plan be developed and implemented
Jan 01, 2002; ... Early in December, the city council of Dubuque adopted byresolution Vision Downtown, A Future for the Heart of Our City, asthe consensus community vision for our downtown. The complete visiondocument is included as an insert in the January issue of City Focus,the quarterly newsletter of ...
Champion to many; Volunteer: Kennicker excited to carry torch
Jan 01, 2002; ... When Tony Pfab learned of the contest to nominate inspirationalpeople to carry the Olympic torch on its nationwide journey to SaltLake City, one name immediately came to mind. Robin Kennicker. "I've known her 20-some years, and she's always trying to helpsomeone," said Pfab, ...
District might alter teaching-about-religion policy; Dubuque public schools: Equity-operations official says that new guidelines could be necessary
Jan 01, 2002; ... The Dubuque Community School District is updating its policy andguidelines that govern teaching about religion. A district task force, made up mostly of religious representativesfrom the community, has been meeting since October to review theTeaching About Religions policy. The ...
In opposite directions; Loss: Clarke woes continue at home
Jan 01, 2002; ... William Penn University put the final touches on a disappointingClarke College Holiday Basketball Tournament for the host Crusaders. The Statesmen, with only seven players on their roster, downed theCrusaders, 79-67, Monday at the Kehl Center to claim seventh place inthe ...
NHL Roundup; Blackhawks edge Senators
Jan 01, 2002; ... Eric Daze will surely remember his fourth career hat trick. Daze scored his third goal of the game with 5.4 seconds left inovertime as the Chicago Blackhawks extended their winning streak tofour games with a 5-4 win at Ottawa on Monday night. "That's my first overtime goal ever ...
Al-Qaida computer could yield valuable information; Intelligence: It has a propaganda video made from attack footage
Jan 01, 2002; ... WASHINGTON (AP) - A computer used by Osama bin Laden's agents inAfghanistan could be an intelligence bonanza pointing to futuremethods of attack and inside information about how the al-Qaidaterrorist network operates, former military officials and analystssaid Monday. A U.S ....
Weather Data
Jan 01, 2002; ... Temperatures High/low Monday*18/2 High/low a year ago19/-2 Record high Jan. 1 63 in 1897 Record low Jan. 1 -15 in 1974 Heating degree days55 Total since July 1, 20012,276 (*As of 4:30 p.m.) Precipitation Precipitation ...
James M. Gordon
Jan 01, 2002 ... James M. Gordon, 84, of 9982 Ginger Ridge, formerly of North BuenaVista, Iowa, died Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, at Stonehill Care Center,Dubuque. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Raphael'sCathedral. Entombment will be in the Resurrection Garden Mausoleum atMount Calvary ...
Weddings
Jan 01, 2002; ... Elsinger-LeiboldCindy Elsinger and Joe Leibold, of Farley, Iowa, were married Oct.27, 2001, at St. Joseph's Church, Farley. The reception was at theFarley Memorial Hall. Their parents are Charlie and Lavon Hoefer, of Epworth, Iowa, andDon and Ruth Leibold, of ...
More than the Score; Four Big Bend schools expected to find homes in WaMaC
Jan 01, 2002; ... Five current Big Bend Conference high schools expect to learntheir futures in the coming weeks. Western Dubuque, Dyersville Beckman, Maquoketa and De Witt Centralare expected to become members of the WaMaC Conference beginning withthe 2003-04 school year, and Camanche figures to ...
Iowa Briefs
Jan 01, 2002; ... Mom, who forgot child in car, quits as hospital administrator ADEL - The administrator of Dallas County Hospital, acquitted ofcriminal charges after leaving her 7-month-old daughter in the familyminivan last summer, has resigned. Kari Engholm, 35, of Perry resigned Monday, ...
Failure to pass stimulus fault of GOP
Jan 01, 2002; ... President, Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, 2000 Walker St.,Suite A, Des Moines, Iowa It is pathetic that the Congress could not pass an economicstimulus bill. The blame lies squarely on the Republican leadershipin the House, Senate and the White House who allowed the bill to ...
Rehnquist chides Senate's pace of confirmations; Federal judges: Chief justice often has chastised lawmakers
Jan 01, 2002; ... WASHINGTON (AP) - Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist says unfilledjudgeships are inexcusable during a time of terrorist attacks andthreats. "During times such as these, the role of the courts becomes evenmore important in order to enforce the rule of law," Rehnquist saidin his ...
Sept. 11 makes previous news trivial; Changed land: Military, FBI, police had been having a bad year
Jan 01, 2002; ... President Bush was in Florida, promoting plans to boost readingskills. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld declared "war onbureaucracy" at the Pentagon. Health groups were busy on the eve of "National 9-1-1 Day" - meant to raise awareness about heart attacks. That was Sept ....
Dubuque, Colts gracious hosts
Jan 01, 2002; ... 11800 Pueblo Seguro, El Paso, Texas I was in Dubuque recently to take my son to the auditions andrehearsals for the Colts. I was pleasantly surprised by thehospitality of the city of Dubuque, but more than that, by the familyatmosphere and the graciousness of our hosts, the Colts ...
India lauds Pakistan's arrest of militant
Jan 01, 2002; ... NEW DELHI, India (AP) - India called Pakistan's arrest of a topIslamic militant a "step forward" Monday but demanded 20 moresuspects be jailed. Islamabad said it was now up to New Delhi to endthe dangerous standoff and avoid war between the South Asian nuclearrivals. The arrest ...
Births
Jan 01, 2002; ... Friday, Dec. 28, 2001 Beresford - Todd and Sherri Beresford, Sioux City, Iowa, girl atSt. Luke's Hospital, Sioux City. He is formerly of Dubuque. Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001 Knockel-Prine - Danielle Knockel and Brian Prine, Dubuque, girl atThe Finley Hospital, ...
NBA Roundup; Cartwright the right fit for Chicago
Jan 01, 2002; ... The Chicago Bulls are winning under new coach Bill Cartwright. TheMilwaukee Bucks are struggling without their two top players. Ron Mercer scored 20 points, and Marcus Fizer added 17 points anda career-high 14 rebounds, leading the Bulls to a 90-83 victory overthe Bucks on Monday ...
Woman's float to thank America
Jan 01, 2002; ... PASADENA, Calif. (AP) - In the years since Madalenna Lai boarded awooden boat and fled communist-led Vietnam, she has wanted to say"thank you" to the Americans who helped her build a new life in theUnited States. Today, she will get her wish in one of the country's ...
Seeking normal, America trudges on; Trying to adapt: U.S. deals with anthrax, anxiety and change
Jan 01, 2002; ... There is no pill to undo evil, no magic word to resurrect the goodold days when jetliners didn't turn into bombs and anthrax didn'tcome in the mail. Since Sept. 11, America has struggled to find a newnormal, one that could wrap itself around the sharp edges of terrorand war. We ...
March
Jan 01, 2002; ... March 1 Ag officials ignore vote, keep pork checkoff A decision by the U.S. Agriculture Department to continue the porkcheckoff program has angered tri-state area farmers. The Ag Department reached a settlement with a hog producers groupto continue the farmer-funded ...
Illinois Briefs
Jan 01, 2002; ... Officials: Shooting death accidental WORDEN - Investigators with the Madison County sheriff's officesay they believe the fatal shooting of an 8-year-old boy near Wordenwas an accident. The victim, Nicholas J. Hellinger, of Staunton, was shot in thechest with a rifle shortly ...
Sports Briefs
Jan 01, 2002; ... Green Bay police to revisit securityGREEN BAY, Wis. - Police plan to re-examine security procedures ifa playoff game is held at Lambeau Field after more than 100 fanscharged through a stadium gate before Sunday's game against theMinnesota Vikings. Green Bay Police Lt. Bill ...
Clayton County under outside influence
Jan 01, 2002; ... 415 S. First St., Guttenberg, Iowa I was misquoted in a news article published by the GuttenbergPress, ("County planning meeting has rude ending," Dec. 12). I didnot say to Steve Kolback, (P.R. man for the Isle of Capri gamblingboat), "Your dice are loaded." I did say ...
Betty E. Drago
Jan 01, 2002 ... PLATTEVILLE, Wis. - Betty E. Drago, 80, of Platteville, passedaway peacefully Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, at Southwest Health CenterHospital, Platteville. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at ...
May
Jan 01, 2002; ... May 8 Final financial step for America's River project The Dubuque City Council unanimously passed the final step tofinance a project some supporters said could change the face ofDubuque. The council Monday night approved one of the city's largestgeneral interest bond ...
Weddings
Jan 01, 2002; ... Hutton-Bye Sara Hutton and Steve Bye, both of Dubuque, were married Aug. 25,2001, at Resurrection Catholic Church, Dubuque. The reception was atthe Silver Eagle Events Center, East Dubuque, Ill. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman "Skip" Hutton III, of3519 Hillcrest ...
November
Jan 01, 2002; ... Nov. 1 Fire finishing flood-ravaged Littleport LITTLEPORT, Iowa - A strong south wind blew through Littleport'sonly street Wednesday, past a smoldering pile of rubble - all thatremained of four of the town's homes. This is the beginning of the end for Littleport. What ...
What's Happening
Jan 01, 2002; ... Today Happy New Year! Wednesday * Senior citizens activities: 8:30-11 a.m., mall-walking andcards; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m,. lunch; 12:30 p.m., drop-in needlework,Dubuque Area Lifetime Center, 3505 Stoneman Road. * Dubuque Museum of Art, 701 Locust St., will ...
Revelers proclaim 'carp' diem; Fish drop: Mayor says the Prairie du Chien New Year's Eve event is 'making history'
Jan 01, 2002; ... PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis. - Revelers in Prairie du Chien celebratedNew Year's Eve with carp hors d'oeuvres, champagne and hot cocoa. Instead of watching a famous glittering ball drop, like in NewYork City, Prairie du Chien planned to usher in a new tradition asthe final seconds of ...
Local government's role integral in response
Jan 01, 2002; ... State and federal governments have had emergency managementagencies established for years. They respond to floods, fire,tornadoes and other catastrophes. The specter of agri-terrorism has forced emergency officials tolook at their task differently, said Ellen Gordon, director of ...
Bernice I. Breuch
Jan 01, 2002 ... MAQUOKETA, Iowa - Bernice I. Breuch, 96, of Mill Valley CareCenter, Bellevue, formerly of Maquoketa, and Madison, Wis., diedSaturday morning, Dec. 29, 2001, at the care center. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Cress FuneralHome, 3610 ...
August
Jan 01, 2002; ... Aug. 1 Earth moves in Asbury Plaza for 'power center' Without ceremony, fanfare or groundbreaking hoopla, RubloffDevelopment Group Inc. has begun the process of turning nearly 200acres on the city's west side into Dubuque's first "power center." The Rockford, Ill.-based ...
Elizabeth C. Dostale
Jan 01, 2002 ... POTOSI, Wis. - Elizabeth C. Dostale, 91, of Potosi, died Monday,Dec. 31, 2001, at Riverdale Healthcare & Rehab, ...
April
Jan 01, 2002; ... April 4 Auman re-elected Galena mayor GALENA, Ill. - People who supported incumbent Dick Auman for mayorof Galena but opposed providing a sales-tax rebate to Wal-Mart,partied heartily on the second floor of Bubba's bar in downtownGalena after they received Tuesday's election ...
Notre Dame turns to Willingham; Historic hire: Irish sign first black head coach
Jan 01, 2002; ... SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) - An unprecedented fiasco has given way toan unprecedented hire at Notre Dame. Tyrone Willingham was chosen to lead one of college football'smost storied programs Monday, becoming the first black head coach inany sport for the Irish. The former Stanford ...
September
Jan 01, 2002; ... Sept. 7 Smithfield selling off equipment from plant Need a snout puller? Are you in the market for a Cashin stomachopener and washer? These are just some of the rendering and processing equipmentitems you'll find at an upcoming two-day auction for Smithfield ...
Packers caught on the run; Dismal: Injuries hurt Green Bay's hopes
Jan 01, 2002; ... GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - The Green Bay Packers can secure a homeplayoff game at frigid Lambeau Field by beating the New York Giantsat the Meadowlands on Sunday. Another certainty, insisted safety Darren Sharper, is that unlessthe Packers reverse a disturbing trend and stop the run, ...
Wisconsin Briefs
Jan 01, 2002; ... Police: Teen's death accidental shooting SHAWANO - A 15-year-old boy was killed when he accidentally shothimself in the head, police said. Ryan Jozwiak died early Sunday after a .38-caliber handgun he washandling in his Shawano home discharged, firing a shot into his ...
Gary Urban
Jan 01, 2002 ... Gary "Pike" Urban, 63, of 2945 Davenport St., died peacefullySaturday, Dec. 29, 2001, surrounded by family, at Mercy MedicalCenter-Dubuque. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Raphael'sCathedral, with burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Friends may callfrom 2 to 8 p.m ....