Telegraph - Herald (Dubuque) back issues from October 2004:
Clarke melodrama planned
Oct 01, 2004; ... Audiences will be encouraged to boo the villain and cheer the heroand heroine in the Clarke College Drama Department production of "TheCurse of an Aching Heart." The play by Herbert Swayne is a takeoff on the melodramas thatwere popular in the late 1800s, director Carol Blitgen ...
Kohl's finally unpacks in Dubuque; Grand opening for Asbury Plaza store is Thursday
Oct 01, 2004; ... If Nancy Robertson has nightmares of being buried in boxes, whocould blame her. Robertson and the Dubuque Kohl's crew have seen their share ofcardboard in recent weeks. "We're finally looking like a store. At one time the aisles werecompletely full," the personal operations ...
'Over the River' family comedy at the Grand
Oct 01, 2004; ... Think lasagna, not pumpkin pie. "Over the River and Through the Woods," the next offering at theGrand Opera House is a family comedy about two sets of Italian-American grandparents trying to keep their young career-mindedgrandson connected to family. "Over the River" doesn't ...
Rodman comeback quest continues
Oct 01, 2004; ... DENVER (AP) - The point guard thought he was great. The generalmanager had no comment. Dennis Rodman himself? He thinks the DenverNuggets could really use a guy like him. The 43-year-old former NBA rebounding champion's attempt at acomeback took another step Thursday when he ...
No fear factor for Galena vs. Stockton; No. 4 Blackhawks on tear in league
Oct 01, 2004; ... Stockton's football team is 5-0 and ranked No. 4 in Illinois Class1A following consecutive victories over the Northwest Upstate IlliniNorth Conference preseason favorites, Lena-Winslow and Dakota. The lightning-quick Blackhawks own the league's best scoringoffense (25.2 points per ...
Letters to the Editor; A new perspective on hometown
Oct 01, 2004; ... 1730 Glen Oak St. Recently, my family and I hosted a reunion of shipmates of the USSDrew, which I served on in World War II. With the help of the chamberof commerce, downtown merchants and the Julien Inn, the reunion was agreat success. Eighteen states were represented. The ...
Letters to the Editor; Carole King's promise off-key
Oct 01, 2004; ... I see that desperation has set in among the celebrity/glamour/entertainer Democrats-for-Kerry crowd. Carole King's offer to come to Dubuque for a "full concert" ifJohn Kerry is elected president is at least in the same neighborhoodas vote- buying. I've long admired Carole ...
Fire department douses circus act
Oct 01, 2004; ... GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) - Worried that a flaming man fired from acannon might send the wrong message to children on the eve of FirePrevention Week, the city commission has snuffed out the act of aheadliner with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. "Bailey's Comet" will ...
Gilbert M. Gloeckner
Oct 01, 2004 ... Gilbert M. Gloeckner, 81, of 2116 Washington St., died Wednesday,Sept. 29, 2004, at Ennoble Manor Care Center. Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart CatholicChurch. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, where military rites willbe accorded by the American Legion, ...
Bush, Kerry clash on Iraq; War consumes first of three debates
Oct 01, 2004; ... CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) - Sen. John Kerry accused President BushThursday night of a "colossal error in judgment" by ordering theinvasion of Iraq. "The world is better off without Saddam Hussein,"the president shot back in campaign debate, adding his rival oncesaid so himself. "I ...
Town marvels at tornado shelter; The building can hold 320 people
Oct 01, 2004; ... DUNCOMBE (AP) - Residents in this tiny north-central Iowa townsoon will have a place to seek shelter during a tornado or otherdisaster. A 2,310-square-foot aboveground shelter, big enough to hold morethan 320 people, is being built from reinforced concrete next to asenior ...
Consumer spending stays flat; Amid hurricanes, the number of jobless claims rises to highest level in 7 months
Oct 01, 2004; ... WASHINGTON (AP) - Consumers were tightfisted with their money amidsoaring gasoline costs in August and hurricane-related disruptionslast week sent applications for jobless benefits to their highestlevel in seven months. Overall spending was flat in August, the Commerce ...
Parties spar over absentee voting methods; Charges and counter charges fill the air
Oct 01, 2004; ... DES MOINES (AP) - While a new round of Republican campaign callsaccuse Democrats of using "shadowy" groups that threaten theintegrity of absentee voting, Democrats argue the GOP is hoping todrive down turnout. Gentry Collins, executive director of the Iowa Republican Party,fired ...
City official leaving for job in Ames
Oct 01, 2004; ... City of Dubuque Public Information Officer Susan Gwiasda willleave her position Friday to take over the role of public relationsofficer for the city of Ames, Iowa. She will begin her work thereOct. 13. Gwiasda will be moving closer to her family, whom resides in Ames. "I have ...
Sports Briefs
Oct 01, 2004; ... Injured Tiger proves dangerous THOMASTOWN, Ireland - Tiger Woods looked as if he should havewithdrawn with a bad back. He played as if he was capable of winningthe American Express Championship for a third straight time. Wincing on every shot and sometimes letting out a yelp at ...
Stock Market; Merck's Vioxx woes weigh on stocks
Oct 01, 2004; ... NEW YORK (AP) - Wall Street closed out a dismal third quarter witha mixed performance Thursday after Merck & Co. said it would beforced to remove its best-selling Vioxx arthritis drug from themarket. Merck's unexpected bad news left blue chips with a loss forthe day, while high-tech ...
Dalzell improvements needed for safety, accessibility; The $650,000 for a concession stand, restrooms and more is a sensible expense
Oct 01, 2004; ... Dubuque School's Dalzell Field improvements recently gained theattention of citizens and the Telegraph Herald. A $650,000 local public improvement is an appropriate subject forpublic discussion and scrutiny. Taxpayers need to know that theirmoney is spent sensibly. The school ...
Clinton cafe entertains McGraw party
Oct 01, 2004; ... CLINTON, Iowa (AP) - Tim McGraw now has a booth named after him atRose's Cafe. McGraw drove a motorcycle from Moline, Ill., to Clinton onSaturday, before his concert that night at the Mark of The QuadCities. No one inside the restaurant recognized the country music star ...
Flexible spending rollover good for workers; Grassley changes will cause more people to use the benefit
Oct 01, 2004; ... For people who take advantage of their employers' flexible-spending programs, U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley is trying to make yourlife easier. If Grassley has his way, the use-it-or-lose-it featureof the program will go away. At the beginning of a calendar year, employees designate how ...
Junior high reports whooping cough; Illness hits 2 at Jefferson
Oct 01, 2004; ... Dubuque Community School officials confirmed two cases of whoopingcough at Jefferson Junior High School late Thursday afternoon. Administrators at Jefferson sent a letter home with students atthe end of the day noting the two confirmed cases, outlining thesymptoms and to suggest ...
$5.3 billion tollway plan OK'd; The overhaul includes higher rates in January
Oct 01, 2004; ... DOWNERS GROVE (AP) - The board of directors for the Illinois StateToll Highway Authority unanimously approved a $5.3 billion planThursday that will rebuild the state's tollway system and eliminateits congested toll plazas but also raise tolls for cash-payingdrivers starting Jan ....
Mount St. Helens blast foreseen
Oct 01, 2004; ... SEATTLE (AP) - The flurry of earthquakes at Mount St. Helensintensified further Thursday, and scientists warn that a small ormoderate blast could spew ash and rock as far as three miles from thecrater in the next few days. The volcano began rumbling last week, and by Wednesday ...
Wisconsin Briefs
Oct 01, 2004; ... Racine County plane crash kills 3 BURLINGTON - A twin-engine plane crashed into a swampy area insoutheastern Wisconsin Thursday, killing all three people on board. Lt. Connie Mallwitz with the Racine County Sheriff's Departmentsaid all three people on the 1962 Beech B95A died ...
Hawks' Ita back after cancer surgery
Oct 01, 2004; ... IOWA CITY (AP) - One week Brock Ita was preparing for his freshmanseason with the Iowa football team. The next, he was undergoingsurgery for cancer. "When you hear it from the doctor and you hear what the diagnosisis, you're definitely in shock," said Ita, a walk-on defensive ...
Platteville teen receives probation
Oct 01, 2004; ... LANCASTER, Wis. - A Platteville teenager who faced up to 40 yearsin prison and $100,000 in fines on each of two counts of fourth-degree sexual assault recently was sentenced to probation. Judge George Curry in Grant County Court sentenced RoxyGlasbrenner, who pleaded no contest, to ...
International Briefs
Oct 01, 2004; ... Blair to undergo heart procedure LONDON - British Prime Minister Tony Blair said he would undergo aroutine medical procedure today to correct an irregular heartbeat, asurprise announcement linked to treatment he had a year ago. Blair said Thursday that the procedure would be ...
Major League Baseball Roundup; Williams powers Giants
Oct 01, 2004; ... Jerome Williams pitched seven strong innings in his first start intwo months and the San Francisco Giants jumped back into a tie forthe wild-card lead by beating the host San Diego Padres, 4-1, onThursday night. The Giants (89-70) tied the idle Houston Astros in the ...
Illinois Briefs
Oct 01, 2004; ... Defense points to another in court LAWRENCEVILLE - Lawyers for a woman charged with stabbing her sonto death seven years ago say they can prove a serial killer did it. Lawyers for Julie Rea-Harper were in Lawrence County Circuit Courton Wednesday for her preliminary hearing on ...
Prep football capsules
Oct 01, 2004; ... Cedar Rapids Xavier (2-2) at Dubuque Hempstead (1-3) Kickoff - 7:30 p.m. Radio - WDBQ (1490 AM). Last year - Did not play. TV - Mediacom cable channel 22 will rebroadcast the game onSunday, Tuesday and Thursday night at 8 p.m. Outlook - Can Hempstead regroup after ...
Halloween unmasks election favorite
Oct 01, 2004; ... MILWAUKEE (AP) - Maybe there's a reason Halloween and Election Dayare so close together. For the last six presidential elections, since Ronald Reagan'sfirst victory, sales of rubber Halloween masks caricaturing theRepublican and Democratic candidates have predicted the ...
U.S., Iraqi forces launch attack in Samarra; Conflicting stories surface about the drownings of 4 kids and 2 women
Oct 01, 2004; ... BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - U.S. and Iraqi forces launched a major attackagainst the insurgent stronghold of Samarra early today, securinggovernment and police buildings in the city, the U.S. command said. The offensive came in response to "repeated and unprovoked attacksby anti-Iraqi ...
Killer executed in Alabama
Oct 01, 2004; ... ATMORE, Ala. (AP) - A convicted killer who refused to file anyappeals, saying he was guilty and wanted to die for his crime, wasexecuted by injection Thursday. David Kevin Hocker, 33, was the second death row inmate executedin Alabama this year. "I swear by you, Lord Jesus ...
Scientists decry Bush policies
Oct 01, 2004; ... DES MOINES (AP) - A team of scientists, including 10 Nobellaureates and two former presidential advisers, are touring campaignbattleground states, accusing President Bush of shortchangingscience. "They feel strongly that President Bush has used ideology todistort scientific ...
Dubuque Speedway starting its own big show; Rumble by the River offers big names, cash
Oct 01, 2004; ... The driver roster sheet includes Brian Birkhofer, one of thebiggest names in dirt track racing. The Late Model features winner'scheck is $7,000. No, this isn't your ordinary end-of-season special. After 34 years, Dubuque Speedway is finally getting its own bigshow. The track, ...
Police Beat
Oct 01, 2004; ... Dubuque police reported the following: * Cindi A. Snapka, 22, 11541/2 White St., was arrested at 1:07p.m. Wednesday at her residence on a charge of domestic assault.Police said Snapka assaulted her live-in boyfriend, Gregoire C.Lewis, 31, by hitting him on the back of his head at ...
Local/ Area Sports Roundup; Gleason, Cubans stonewall Wildcats
Oct 01, 2004; ... There was no debating with Tami Gleason Thursday night. The Cuba City sophomore middle blocker stonewalled Southwesternattackers, putting up 13 blocks that helped stuff the Wildcats' upsetbid of the SWAL II leader. Gleason, Kaitlin Downs and Elizabeth Wisdom floored eight ...
CORRECTIONS
Oct 01, 2004; ... Headline: Environment overshadowed as campaign issue Published: 09-26-2004 A story on Page 1A Sunday stated that Mike Erschen plans to votein the Nov. 2 election. ...
Gilbert M. Gloeckner
Oct 01, 2004 ... Gilbert M. Gloeckner, 81, of 2116 Washington St., died Wednesday,Sept. 29, 2004, at Ennoble Manor Care Center. Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart CatholicChurch. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, where military rites willbe accorded by the American Legion, ...
Aspen Filmfest honors Douglas
Oct 01, 2004; ... ASPEN, Colo. (AP) - Michael Douglas has been honored by the AspenFilmfest for his contributions to film culture. Filmfest Executive Director Laura Thielen said it was theversatility of Douglas' work that stood out, saying he had acted in"every ...
Ethics committee criticizes DeLay
Oct 01, 2004; ... WASHINGTON (AP) - The House ethics committee said Thursday thatMajority Leader Tom DeLay went "beyond the boundaries" of partydiscipline when he tried to persuade a Michigan Republican to supportlegislation that provided a Medicare prescription drug benefit. The committee approved ...
Iowa Briefs
Oct 01, 2004; ... Officials find body in Mississippi River CLINTON - An investigation was under way after a body was foundfloating in the Mississippi River on Thursday. Clinton County Sheriff Rick Lincoln said the body was spotted bysomeone about noon, near the Archer Daniels Midland ...
Births
Oct 01, 2004; ... Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2004 Smith-Estrada - Kristina Smith and Carlos Estrada, Dubuque, girlat Mercy Medical Center-Dubuque. Blake-Koos - Tabitha Blake and Jarred Koos, Bellevue, Iowa, ...
Judge offers radio-host to debate lesbian divorce
Oct 01, 2004; ... SIOUX CITY (AP) - A judge who granted a divorce to a lesbiancouple has extended an invitation to a conservative radio-host andauthor to discuss the ruling. The Iowa Liberty and Justice Center, an offshoot of the Des Moines-based Iowa Family Policy Center, has sponsored a "Take a ...
Eagles run away with it; Wahlert boys hold off Rams
Oct 01, 2004; ... The Dubuque Wahlert Golden Eagles knew they would get a good racefrom Dubuque Senior in Thursday's city cross country meet at theDubuque Soccer Complex. Wahlert's Ryan Dolan knew he would get a good race from Senior'sRay Orris for the individual title. In both cases, the ...
Weddings; Sievers-Ernzen
Oct 01, 2004; ... Marybeth Sievers, of Dubuque, and Nick Ernzen, of Norfolk, Va.,were married July 17, 2004, at Castle Rock Lake, Wis. She is the daughter of Fred and Mary Sievers, of Pensacola, Fla.He is the son of Gary and Kerry Ernzen, of Bellevue, Iowa. Maid of honor was Crystal Dimick ....
Beatrice W. Kill
Oct 01, 2004 ... LITTLEPORT, Iowa - Beatrice W. Kill, 90, of Edgewood, formerly ofLittleport, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2004, at the EdgewoodConvalescent Home. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hope LutheranChurch, Littleport, where friends may call after 10 a.m. Saturday.Burial ...
1st Deere health plan changes to begin; Move affects a small number locally, while big change comes Jan. 1
Oct 01, 2004; ... Deere & Co.'s first significant health care network changes begintoday, a move that will impact thousands corporatewide, but a smallernumber in the Dubuque area. About 38,000 employees and retirees covered under John DeereHealth's Choice and Select plans will transfer to the ...
Heat costs expected to jump this winter; Energy crisis feared due to tight supplies, climbing prices
Oct 01, 2004; ... WASHINGTON (AP) - As if $2-per-gallon gasoline hasn't been badenough, people now should be bracing for sharply higher heating billsthis winter whether they use oil or natural gas to warm their homes. A looming winter energy crisis, while unlikely to grab hold beforethe Nov. 2 ...
Supreme Court orders Nader on ballot; Poll indicates 6% of respondents support Nader in Wisconsin
Oct 01, 2004; ... MADISON (AP) - The state Supreme Court ordered Ralph Nader back onthe Wisconsin ballot Thursday, ruling the longtime consumer activisthad substantially met the requirements to go before the voters thisfall as an independent presidential candidate. The Democratic Party of Wisconsin ...
Local/Area Briefs
Oct 01, 2004; ... Orienteering festival set for this weekend GALENA, Ill. - The O-Galena! Orienteering Festival is Saturday andSunday at Oak Hill Farm near Apple River. The festival will have three courses to navigate with a map andcompass. Beginners are welcome and instruction is available at ...
U.S. strikes suspected terror safehouse; Reports say those using the house were planning attacks against U.S.-led forces and Iraqi citizens
Oct 01, 2004; ... FALLUJAH, Iraq (AP) - U.S. forces on Thursday attacked a suspectedsafehouse used by an al-Qaida linked group in Fallujah, the militarysaid. Hospital officials said at least four Iraqis were killed andeight wounded. Also, witnesses said U.S. forces opened fire Wednesday on a ...
Sister Mary Mauricita Stuart, BVM
Oct 01, 2004 ... Sister Mary Mauricita Stuart, BVM, 96, of Marian Hall, 1050 CarmelDrive, died at 4:55 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2004, at Marian Hall. Services will be at 11 a.m. today at Marian Hall Chapel.Visitation was held from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the chapel, wherethere was a prayer service ...
Corken & Co. cruise to win in girls meet
Oct 01, 2004; ... Mary Bridget Corken dominated, and her Dubuque Wahlert teammatesmanaged to stay one step ahead of the competition. Corken scorched the field, winning Thursday's city cross countrymeet at the Dubuque Soccer Complex in 15:27, a full 33 seconds betterthan Hempstead freshman Tonya ...
Weddings; Wiegel-Riechers
Oct 01, 2004; ... Bethany Wiegel and Scott Riechers, both of Belmont, Wis., weremarried Aug. 14, 2004, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Darlington,Wis. The reception was at the Wheel In, Shullsburg, Wis. She is the daughter of Thomas and Kay Wiegel, of Darlington. He isthe son of JoAnn Riechers, of ...
2nd person accused of stealing car, arson
Oct 01, 2004; ... A second person has been arrested in connection with stealing andsetting fire to a Dubuque man's car in January. Julie A. Howsden, 39, of Moline, Ill., was arrested shortly before8:30 p.m. Wednesday on a warrant charging second-degree arson.Howsden is a former Dubuque ...
50-cent fare hike OK'd for minibus; Across-the-board increase needs to be approved by Dubuque council
Oct 01, 2004; ... The city of Dubuque Transit Trustee Board approved a 50-centacross-the-board minibus fare increase recommendation at its publichearing Thursday afternoon. All riders will pay $1.50 for a ride if the recommendation isapproved by the Dubuque City Council at a future meeting, likely ...
Gynecologists issue new hormone guide
Oct 01, 2004; ... WASHINGTON (AP) - Hormone therapy comes with clear risks butremains the most effective treatment for hot flashes and nightsweats, say recommendations issued Thursday. Women who try estrogen should use the lowest possible dose for theshortest period of time, the American College of ...
Investigation begins into Fannie Mae
Oct 01, 2004; ... WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department has begun a criminalinvestigation into mortgage giant Fannie Mae, which has been accusedof earnings manipulation and ordered to revamp its accounting, it waslearned Thursday. An accounting crisis emerged last week at the ...
Weather Data
Oct 01, 2004; ... Temperatures High/Low Thursday*72/39 High/low a year ago49/26 Record high 10/188 in 1976 Record low 10/128 in 2003 Heating degree days Wed10 Total since July 1, 2004158 Cooling degree days Wed0 Total since Jan. 1, ...
Drescher stresses cancer screening
Oct 01, 2004; ... Drescher stresses cancer screening LOS ANGELES (AP) - Actress Fran Drescher urged cancer screeningtests be included as part of standard women's health care during anappearance at Lifetime Television's WomenRock! concert. "I know what it is to battle cancer and survive," said ...
Aftershocks strike
Oct 01, 2004; ... SALINAS, Calif. (AP) - A powerful aftershock rattled centralCalifornia on Thursday, two days after a magnitude- 6.0 quake struckone of the state's most seismically active areas. There were noimmediate reports of damages or injuries in the latest temblor. The aftershock, which had a ...
M. Eileen Kane
Oct 01, 2004 ... M. Eileen Kane, 85, of 68 Gandolfo St., died at 8:20 a.m. Wed-nesday, Sept. 29, 2004, at Mercy Medical Center-Dubuque. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph the WorkerCatholic Church, with the Rev. Mark Ressler officiating. Burial willbe in St. Patrick's Cemetery, ...
28 Palestinians, 3 Israelis killed; Fighting rages deep inside Gaza refugee camp
Oct 01, 2004; ... JEBALIYA REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip (AP) - Israeli troops struckdeep inside the largest Palestinian refugee camp Thursday, battlingmasked gunmen in an unprecedented campaign to stop deadly rocket fireon Israeli towns. Twenty-eight Palestinians were killed and 131wounded, the bloodiest ...
John J. Roddy
Oct 01, 2004 ... John J. "Jack" Roddy, 71, of 1021 Cleveland Ave., died Wednesday,Sept. 29, 2004, at Mercy Medical Center-Dubuque. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Columbkille's CatholicChurch. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West, Iowa,where there will be a flag ...
Strahan record sack still sore subject; Flap with Favre lingers for star Giant lineman
Oct 01, 2004; ... GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - The Green Bay Packers want to preventMichael Strahan from getting to the quarterback on Sunday, not rehashhis record-breaking sack of Brett Favre three years ago. "We wanted to avoid that sack," right tackle Mark Tauscher said."I know Earl (Dotson) and the ...