Walford News

Genevieve E. Pieper, 85, of Van Horne, died Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, at Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab in Vinton following an extended illness.

City Hall's move to reject demolition bids and seek new ones will save the city more than $600,000. City officials on Monday said they will recommend that the City Council on Wednesday award a demolition ...

If you didn't know better, you might mistake it for prom night. There's the old gymnasium decorated to the nines with white Christmas lights dangling from the ceiling.

The Johnson County Fairgrounds sounded more like Times Square Sunday afternoon. But the blaring horns weren't from a sudden influx of traffic -- it was the sound of children exploring truck cabs at The Iowa ...

Two Benton County residents face sex-related charges following arrests this week.

Some restaurant and bar owners want Iowa's new smoking ban to allow an outdoor place for their customers who smoke.

Audrey Marie Plotz, 59, of Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, at University Hospitals in Iowa City from complications of surgery.

Tornado sirens are sounding in Linn, Iowa, Benton and Johnson counties after radar indicated a tornado from a severe thunderstorm.

Marion Crozier Meyer, age 82, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2008, at 7:25 a.m. at home after a brief illness.

“You get that up-close-and-personal feeling with the crowd.”

Three of the top four competitors in the event will be back to race today. Three of the top four finishers from the 2007 Drake Relays decathlon will return to Des Moines for the event, which begins at 12:30 ... via Des Moines Register

London, EastEnders 'chic' for Fergie as she wraps up in a Bianca-style coat Sarah Ferguson appears to be taking style tips from EastEnders character Bianca Jackson as she wrapped up against the cold in Norway. via This Is London

Two face charges of manufacturing meth in Benton County. The Benton County Sheriff's Department responded to a suspicious odor last night in Walford. via KWWL-TV Waterloo

While responding to report of a suspicious odor Wednesday, Benton County Sheriff's deputies believe they happened upon an active methamphetamine lab. via The Gazette

Weldon C. Towe, 80, of Norway, Iowa, died Sunday, March 23, 2008. He died suddenly at his home. via The Gazette

Espanola OPP received a report of a missing 15-year-old male on Mar. 5. The youth was last seen at 10:30 am, that morning, leaving a residence on Walford Rd. via Northern Life - Greater Sudbury

Arno K. Grabe, 78, of 50 Devonwood Ave. SW, died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, in Living Center West from complications of diabetes. via The Gazette

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Author Dow Mossman is recovering from what he calls "a pretty good" heart attack. via The Gazette

A consultant has completed a plan to help Waterloo maintain its historic buildings and character. via Waterloo Courier

“Now that the residents have approved the local option sales tax, the city will be able to budget for a $1 decrease in the property tax levy, and we should be able to have an additional $250,000 per year for street repair”

By Dean Close - Times Editor Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:01 PM CST Voters throughout Benton County, with the exception of the City of Walford, voted in favor of a one-cent local option sales tax. via Cedar Valley Daily Times

Franklin W. Schulte, 85, a resident of Willow Gardens Care Center, Marion, formerly of Walford, died Monday afternoon, Jan. via The Gazette