Telegraph - Herald (Dubuque) back issues from February 2007:
Ex-Chicago Bear will speak at Galena health and fitness fair; Al Harris headlines event featuring 32 exhibitions that offer free health advice and screenings
Feb 01, 2007; ... GALENA, Ill. - Jo Daviess County residents can take advantage offree health advice and screenings Saturday at the second annualFamily Health and Fitness Fair. Galena-Stauss Hospital & Healthcare Center will hold the freepublic event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Galena ...
Platteville recalls fond memories of Bears; City hosted camp for 18 years
Feb 01, 2007; ... PLATTEVILLE, Wis. - When Chicago Bears officials contacted SteveZielke and legendary University of Wisconsin-Platteville footballcoach George Chryst about finding a suitable summer camp, Chryst andZielke had an idea. "One of the things they told us was they really wanted to be in ...
Robert K. White
Feb 01, 2007 ... BELLEVUE, Iowa - Robert K. "Bob" White, 85, of Bellevue, diedWednesday, Jan. 31, 2007, at Mill Valley Care Center, Bellevue. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Presbyterian Church, withburial ...
Nightlife
Feb 01, 2007 ... Today * Dubuque County Fairgrounds, 14569 Old Highway Road, Y105's PartyZone, 7- 11 p.m. * Rainbow Lounge, the Canfield Hotel, 36 W. Fourth St., karaoke,7:30 p.m.-2 a.m. * Shannon's Bar, 521 E. 22nd St., Flyin' Hawaiian Karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. * Riverboat ...
Latha S. Bonnewell
Feb 01, 2007 ... Latha S. Bonnewell, disseminator of world LOVE, 87, passed onTuesday, Jan. 30, 2007, at Stonehill Care Center, to join her husbandRobert who preceded her in 2001. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Hoffmann-SchneiderFuneral Home, 1640 Main St. Latha spent her ...
Farm Bill: Focus on fuel; New proposals include emphasis on renewable energy and conservation
Feb 01, 2007; ... The 2007 Farm Bill proposals unveiled by the U.S. Department ofAgriculture reflect continued support for renewable energies, as wellas conservation, specialty crops and beginning farmers. The farm bill authorizes many of the programs operated by theDepartment of Agriculture. The ...
A & E Briefs
Feb 01, 2007 ... Liars Holographic Radio Theatre to play the Grand The Grand Opera House will host the Liars Holographic RadioTheatre, 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 10. Tickets are $25 and available atthe Grand box office. The road show, hosted by Cruz Steele, is "A New Anthem." Itfeatures ...
Letters to the Editor; I also will not be coming home
Feb 01, 2007; ... 304 Eisenhower Drive, Natrona Heights, Penn. I read with interest the story (Jan. 28), "Whatever happened toGreg Glanz?" I also left and will never move back. Based on the past two years,I don't see why the powers that be in Dubuque are being classified aseconomic ...
Anniversaries; O'Malley
Feb 01, 2007 ... Pat and Karen O'Malley, of 2095 Clifford St., celebrated their25th wedding anniversary Nov. 26 with a family dinner. Pat O'Malley and Karen Kruser, both of Dubuque, were married Nov.27, 1981, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, ...
Births
Feb 01, 2007 ... Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007 Scott-Tatar - Amber Scott and Chad Tatar, Dubuque, boy at MercyMedical Center-Dubuque. Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007 Strang - Todd and ...
Edwin L. Wlochal
Feb 01, 2007 ... Edwin L. Wlochal, 59, of 1732 Jackson St., died peacefully Tuesdaymorning, Jan. 30, 2007, at home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Behr Funeral Home, 1491Main St., where friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday. Burialwill be in Dubuque Memorial Gardens, south of Dubuque, ...
Patricia A. Lahey
Feb 01, 2007 ... PLATTEVILLE, Wis. - Patricia A. Lahey, 59, of Platteville, diedTuesday, Jan. 30, 2007, at University Hospitals, Madison. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Lutheran Church of Peace,Platteville, with the Rev. David Barna officiating. Burial will be inBlockhouse Cemetery, rural ...
What's Happening
Feb 01, 2007 ... Today * Senior activities, 8:30- 11 a.m. cards; 10:30-11:15 a.m. lowimpact exercises with ManorCare Health Services; 11:30 a.m.-12:30p.m. lunch; and 6:30 p.m. essential oils, Hills and Dales LifetimeCenter, 3505 Stoneman Road. * Senior citizens activity, 9:30 a.m ....
Maxine G. Zenz
Feb 01, 2007 ... LANCASTER, Wis. - Maxine G. Zenz, 90, of Lancaster, diedWednesday, Jan. 31, 2007, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, ruralLancaster. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Clement's CatholicChurch, Lancaster, with the Rev. William Seipp officiating. Burialwill be in St. Clement's ...
GOVERNMENTAL MEETINGS
Feb 01, 2007 ... East Central Intergovernmental Association Business Growth Inc. -11:30 a.m., E.C.I.A. offices, ...
Anniversaries; Frank
Feb 01, 2007 ... LANCASTER, Wis. - Lloyd and Carma Frank, of Lancaster, willcelebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Feb. 25 with a Mass at 10:30a.m. at St. Clement's Catholic Church, Lancaster, followed by an openhouse from noon to 3 p.m. at the Lancaster Country Club. The couplerequests no ...
Guttenberg man killed in Iraq
Feb 01, 2007 ... GUTTENBERG, Iowa - A 21-year-old Guttenberg soldier was killed onWednesday, Jan. 31, in Iraq. Army Spc. Stephen Daniel Shannon died in Balad, Iraq. Shannon wasa 2003 graduate of Clayton Ridge High ...
Regional ceramic exhibit set; 42 works will be featured
Feb 01, 2007 ... "Big Muddy," a juried, regional ceramic exhibit will run fromThursday, Feb. 8, through Thursday, March 8, in the Clarke CollegeQuigley Gallery 1550. The free event, partially funded by a City of Dubuque Arts andCulture special projects grant, will include an opening reception 1-3 ...
3 will enter Dubuque Area Labor Hall of Fame
Feb 01, 2007 ... Merlin "Bud" Schultz, Nick Lucy and Al Hanson will become thethree newest members of the Dubuque Area Labor Hall of Fame at aninduction ceremony Saturday at Dubuque Greyhound Park & Casino. Those in attendance will honor and pay tribute to Schultz, Lucyand Hanson. The trio will be ...
Thelma M. Gerardy
Feb 01, 2007 ... LIVINGSTON, Wis. - Thelma M. Gerardy, 73, of Livingston, diedTuesday morning, Jan. 30, 2007, at the Boscobel Area Health Care. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Soman-Larson Funeral ...
Gerald A. Kluesner
Feb 01, 2007 ... FARLEY, Iowa - Gerald A. Kluesner, 81, of 204 Third Ave. SE,Farley, died at 12:15 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007, at home,following a brief illness. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at ...
Satisfying sweep; Duhawks take pair from Storm
Feb 01, 2007; ... Making history and making amends, the Loras College basketballteams enjoyed their finest collective night of the season onWednesday. The Duhawk men matched the best league start in the school'sannals with a 70-58 Iowa Conference victory over Simpson at theFieldhouse. A couple of ...
Ralph A. Sommer
Feb 01, 2007 ... PLATTEVILLE, Wis. - Ralph A. Sommer, 62, of Platteville, diedMonday, Jan. 29, 2007, at Southwest Health Center, Platteville. Private family services will be held at a later date. Burial willbe in ...
Vernon G. Vondra
Feb 01, 2007 ... WARREN, Ill. - Vernon G. Vondra, 85, of Warren, died Wednesday,Jan. 31, 2007, at FHN Memorial Hospital, Freeport. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Ann's Catholic Church,Warren, with the Rev. Brian Grady officiating. Friends may call from4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the church, ...
Galena regains scoring touch in time to beat Warriors; East Dubuque gives Pirates 2nd-half scare
Feb 01, 2007; ... EAST DUBUQUE, Ill. - The Galena Pirates' offense was cold, as inWednesday night's low temperatures cold. Galena suffered through an extended shooting slump during itsNorthwest Upstate Illini Conference girls basketball game Wednesdayat East Dubuque High School. For the first 111/2 ...
Fed keeps interest rates on hold; Many economists believe there won't be any change until later this year
Feb 01, 2007; ... WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve held overnight interest ratessteady at 5.25 percent for the fifth straight meeting on Wednesday,seeing little reason to act as the economy looks stronger andinflation is declining gradually. In a statement after the meet- ing, the Federal Open ...
Weather Data
Feb 01, 2007 ... Temperatures High/low Wednesday *15/-4 Average high/low *26/11 High/low a year ago 43/25 Record high 2/1 52 in 1877 Record low 2/1 -21 in 1951 Heating degree days Tues 60 Total since July 1, 2006 3839 (*As of 4:30 ...
Letters to the Editor; Congress must be generous overseas
Feb 01, 2007; ... 25 Maple Drive, Platteville, Wis. Congress has an incredible opportunity to continue saving millionsof lives in the world's poorest countries by fully funding the globalfight against AIDS and extreme poverty. The last Congress left nine critical spending bills unfinished ...
Acupuncturist: It can curb appetite; He says treatment could be used to help people lose weight
Feb 01, 2007; ... PEOSTA, Iowa - Joel Thielen tries to get the body communicatingagain, and the message he wants sent will curb the appetite. "Acupuncture has a calming and relaxing effect," said Thielen, astate-licensed acupuncturist with a clinic in Dubuque. "It can helpcurb hunger, stress and ...
William R. Sheldon
Feb 01, 2007 ... William R. Sheldon, 81, of 2343 Coventry Park, died Tuesday, Jan.30, 2007, at The Finley Hospital, Dubuque. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Mueller Memorial Chapel atLinwood ...
Stephen D. Shannon
Feb 01, 2007 ... GUTTENBERG, Iowa - Army Specialist Stephen Daniel Shannon, 21, ofGuttenberg, died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007, in Balad ...
Anniversaries; Dunn
Feb 01, 2007 ... BELLEVUE, Iowa - James and Katherine Dunn, of Bellevue, celebratedtheir 30th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at their home. James Dunn, of Bellevue, and Katherine Fiedler, of Lancaster,Wis., were married Nov. 26, 1976, at St. Clement's Catholic Church,Lancaster. They own ...
Judge touts plan for cigarette tax hike; Iowa lieutenant governor visits Dubuque's VNA a day after the governor submits budget proposal
Feb 01, 2007; ... Iowa's new lieutenant governor says a $1 increase in the cost of apack of cigarettes is essential for taking care of the state's healthproblems, and the proposal should not come as a surprise. "We were very clear about that on the campaign trail," Patty Judgesaid Wednesday during a ...
First crackerbarrel session on Saturday
Feb 01, 2007 ... The first of Dubuque County's 2007 legislative crackerbarrelsessions will take place at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in the Diamond JoCasino's second-floor Harbor View Room. Crackerbarrels are held on the first Saturday of each month thatthe Iowa Legislature is in session. The sessions are ...
Funeral services
Feb 01, 2007 ... Compiled from tri-state area obituaries appearing previously inthe Telegraph Herald. Mary T. Blum, Heritage Manor, 4885 Asbury Road, formerly of 882Cleveland St. - Services: 10:30 a.m. today, Siegert-Casper ColonialFuneral Home, 390 N. Grandview Ave. Visitation: After 9:30 a.m ....
Taize prayer event set for tonight
Feb 01, 2007 ... People of all faiths are invited to Shalom's Taize Prayer Hour forPeace to be held from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. today in the Shalom RetreatCenter Chapel, 1001 Davis St. in Dubuque. Taize prayer features sung ...
Bonnewell's legacy is colorful; Latha and her late husband, Robert, are described as patrons of art and culture who dressed to the nines
Feb 01, 2007; ... Latha Bonnewell is fondly remembered for her liberal use ofpurple, but even more for her love of travel and willingness to sharein the culture of faraway places. "We've lost a great art patron and truly a character in the bestsense of the word," said attorney and longtime friend ...
Police Beat; Dubuque police reported the following:
Feb 01, 2007 ... * Michael A. Liddell, 34, 532 E. 22nd St., was arrested at 8:45p.m. Tuesday at his residence on charges of domestic assault andobstruction of emergency communications. Liddell is accused ofassaulting his live-in girlfriend - Tavia Tatum, 29 - at their homeTuesday night. * Tony ...
Podolsky put on offender list; Victim's mother says justice was served with man's placement on sex offender registry
Feb 01, 2007; ... Rhonda Smothers says she just wanted justice for her daughter. OnWednesday, the Dubuque mother said justice was served. Dubuque County District Associate Judge Randal Nigg ordered that48-year-old Brian A. Podolsky, of 3349 Center Grove Drive, be placedon the Iowa Sex Offender ...
Woman faces several charges after accident
Feb 01, 2007 ... A 22-year-old Dubuque woman was arrested early Wednesday morningafter she crashed a vehicle into a natural gas main, police said. She also is accused of leaving her 3-year-old child home alone. Candy L. Hovind, of 707 Davis St., was charged with operatingwhile intoxicated, ...
No rock 'n' roll here; Loyal fans of the Wisconsin Ramblers continue to dance and have fun with the band
Feb 01, 2007; ... PLATTEVILLE, Wis. - Shirley Haigh isn't much for small talk whenit comes time to dance. Just as she starts to explain how she and herhusband drive some 60 miles each week to listen to one of theirfavorite bands, she abruptly cuts the conversation short. "Do you see my husband out ...
Delois E. G. Morarend
Feb 01, 2007 ... STRAWBERRY POINT, Iowa - Delois Edward George Morarend, 79, ofStrawberry Point, formerly of Elkader, died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007,at the Strawberry Point Lutheran Home, following a brief illness. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hope ...
I 'figure' that watching skating alone is just fine; So many people jump at chance to make bogus judgments about the sport
Feb 01, 2007; ... The snacks were lined up just-so. I had an extra pillow behind myback, a blanket over my legs and a fresh can of root beer to myright. This was my big sports party, only - unlike the Superbowl basheswe'll all enjoy soon - I was the only one showing up this time. As itturns out, ...
Paul L. Robertson
Feb 02, 2007 ... Paul L. Robertson, 89, of Monroe, Wis., formerly of Dubuque, diedSunday, Jan. 28, 2007, at the Monroe Manor. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Argyle UnitedMethodist Church, with the Rev. Craig Conklin officiating. Burialwill be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Argyle. Friends may ...
Symphony opens the world of Vienna; Classic concert features soloist from Dubuque
Feb 02, 2007; ... True to its name, "Viennese Dreams" will feature the music ofthree Viennese composers tied to dreams of a better world. For the third concert in the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra's season,director and conductor William Intriligator chose composers who wereeither looking forward to ...
John R. Meana
Feb 02, 2007 ... EAST DUBUQUE, Ill. - John R. Meana, 72, of 224 Peace Pipe Lane,East Dubuque, formerly of Waterloo, Iowa, died Thursday Feb. 1, 2007,at The Finley Hospital, Dubuque ....
Local/Area Briefs
Feb 02, 2007 ... Local women's group planning 'Stop, Look and Listen' session The Dubuque After 5 Women's Connection is hosting "Stop, Look andListen" from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, at Midway Hotel, 3100Dodge St. Michelle Hellmer will talk about new programs at Carnegie-StoutPublic ...
Gleason gets to 1,000; Cuba City senior unaware she was nearing milestone
Feb 02, 2007; ... Tami Gleason had no idea she was closing in on scoring the 1,000thpoint of her prep girls basketball career. At least she didn't untilshe started picking up on some hints. After one game, a fan approached the 6-foot-2 Cuba City senior andasked how many more points she ...
Reverend Captain Kenneth F. Kieffer, OFM
Feb 02, 2007 ... The Reverend Captain Kenneth F. Kieffer, OFM, 78, of Vista,Calif., formerly of Dubuque, died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007, atScripps Hospital, LaJolla, Calif. Memorial services will ...
Lots of action the trump card in 'Smokin' Aces'; Piven and Reynolds deal out performances in their roles
Feb 02, 2007; ... Luck isn't in the cards for Buddy "Aces" Israel (Jeremy Piven), aLas Vegas magician turned mob informant in "Smokin' Aces." It seems that Buddy has become friendly with the mob, butunfortunately for him, his mouth is as big as his ego and he does theunthinkable. He decides to rat ...
Volunteer follows heart to Thailand; Dubuque church sending woman to help prostitutes improve their lives
Feb 02, 2007; ... A Dubuque woman will put her life on hold for 11 weeks to helpwomen halfway around the world leave a ruinous lifestyle. Suzanne "Suzie" Wright, 40, will travel to Thailand this month tovolunteer with NightLight Ministries, a Christian outreach thatoffers aid and alternatives to ...
Weather Data
Feb 02, 2007 ... Temperatures High/low Thursday *19/5 Average high/low Thurs *27/11 High/low a year ago 47/27 Record high 2/2 51 in 1927 Record low 2/2 -27 in 1996 Heating degree days Wed 57 Total since July 1, 2006 3896 (*As of 4:30 ...
Bellevue man escapes fire
Feb 02, 2007 ... BELLEVUE, Iowa - A Bellevue man escaped injury Thursday in anearly-morning fire that destroyed his mobile home. Daniel A. Mauer, 608 S. Fifth St., was asleep when his smokedetector woke him at 2:36 a.m., said Bellevue Fire Chief ChrisRoling. "He's an awfully lucky guy. If ...
Illinois lottery names Dubuque winner
Feb 02, 2007 ... SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - A retired Dubuque man has officially beendeclared a millionaire. Illinois Lottery officials in Springfield confirmed Thursday thatJames Haudenshield purchased the winning Illinois State Lottery Lottogame ticket sold at Van's Liquor Store in East Dubuque on ...
Sherry J. Sokol
Feb 02, 2007 ... MAQUOKETA, Iowa - Sherry J. Sokol, 71, of Maquo-keta, diedThursday morning, Feb. 1, 2007, at Crestridge Nursing Home,Maquoketa. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Carson & Son Funeral ...
A man for Mom; Bell Tower will host a comedy about love
Feb 02, 2007; ... The actors in the Bell Tower Theater production of Stephen Levi's"Getting Mama Married" get to play characters different from theirreal selves. "You won't even recognize Vince Williams," Sue Riedel said.Williams plays the womanizing Greek mailman, Mr. Apollo, who likes todate all ...
GOVERNMENTAL MEETINGS
Feb 02, 2007 ... Dubuque County Board of Supervisors, 9:30 a.m., Courthouse,fourth floor ...
Conrad J. Kohlmann
Feb 02, 2007 ... Conrad J. Kohlmann, 79, of 210 College St., died Thursday, Feb. 1,2007, at home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Grand View Meth-odistChurch. Friends may call from 1 ...
Mustangs run wild; UNI-bound Stoffel among 7 to win by fall vs. Wahlert
Feb 02, 2007; ... Nate Stoffel is that rare athlete that teammates rally around andcoaches covet. On Thursday, a purple-clad coach took a seat next to Stoffel'sparents just in time to watch Nate's wrestling match againstWahlert's Jim Lange. It was University of Northern Iowa footballassistant ...
View Super Bowl with sense of history; In formative years, the NFL was not so super
Feb 02, 2007 ... This weekend, Americans observe what virtually has become anational holiday Super Bowl Sunday, the championship game of theNational Football League. Even people who otherwise care not a hoot for football join aglobal television audience of more than 1 billion (some just to ...
Weddings; Platts-Weydert
Feb 02, 2007 ... Abigale Platts and Chad Weydert, both of Kansas City, Mo., weremarried Oct. 7, 2006, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Dubuque. Thereception was at the Grand River Center, Dubuque. She is the daughter of Karen Platts, of Mason City, Iowa, and thelate William Platts. He is the son ...
Iraq war arrives in Guttenberg; Small community mourns loss of 'gentle giant'
Feb 02, 2007; ... GUTTENBERG, Iowa - Most of the town's flags were at half-staffThursday as a community mourned the loss of one of its own. Army Spc. Stephen Daniel Shannon died in Balad, Iraq, onWednesday, Jan. 31. The 21-year-old Guttenberg native was a 2003graduate of Clayton Ridge High ...
Police Beat; Dubuque police reported the following:
Feb 02, 2007 ... * Jeremy J. Capesius, 35, of La Motte, Iowa, was arrested at 11p.m. Wednesday at the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center on a charge ofthird- degree harassment. Capesius is accused of harassing his wife -Jolene T. Capesius, 31, 14674 N. Cascade Road, Apt. 422 - at theHeartland Inn, 2090 ...
Local/Area Roundup
Feb 02, 2007 ... Prep wrestling Waterloo West 42, Dubuque Senior 23 - At Nora Gym: The Rams' DanWagner scored a fall in just 21 seconds at 119 pounds. Robert Essex (112)and Justin Kisting (171)also earned victoriesfor Senior. Women's college basketball Augustana 73, Clarke 61 - ...
Robert K. White
Feb 02, 2007 ... BELLEVUE, Iowa - Robert K. "Bob" White, 85, of Bellevue, diedWednesday, Jan. 31, 2007 at Mill Valley Care Center, Bellevue. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Presbyterian Church,Bellevue, where friends may call after ...