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A new study shows that drinking three to seven glasses of alcohol per week during pregnancy may not be harmful to the unborn child. Researchers, however, are not giving pregnant women the green light to drink up quite yet. A new study shows that drinking three to seven glasses of alcohol per week during pregnancy may not be harmful to the unborn child. Researchers, however, are not giving pregnant women the green light to drink up quite yet.

Study: Low to moderate drinking during pregnancy may be OK

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A new study shows that drinking three to seven glasses of alcohol per week during pregnancy may not be harmful to the unborn child. Researchers, however, are not giving pregnant women the green light to drink up quite yet. More>>

Crime victim assistance programs to undergo major restructuring Video included

Agencies that help people who need shelter and victims of domestic violence and sexual assault crimes will be regional starting July 1. Agencies that help people who need shelter and victims of domestic violence and sexual assault crimes will be regional starting July 1.
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Agencies that help victims of domestic violence and sexual assault crimes will undergo major restructuring starting July 1. More>>

Governor names Department of Education interim director

Governor Terry Branstad has announced 42-year-old Duane "D.T." Magee as the interim head of the Iowa Department of Education. Governor Terry Branstad has announced 42-year-old Duane "D.T." Magee as the interim head of the Iowa Department of Education.
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Governor Terry Branstad has announced 42-year-old Duane "D.T." Magee as the interim head of the Iowa Department of Education. More>>

Though statistics remain constant, parents increasingly fear abductions Video included

A Des Moines Register survey has found 68 percent of Iowa adults believe children are more at risk of being abducted than when they were young, and only 25 percent believe children are safer today. A Des Moines Register survey has found 68 percent of Iowa adults believe children are more at risk of being abducted than when they were young, and only 25 percent believe children are safer today.
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A Des Moines Register survey has found 68 percent of Iowa adults believe children are more at risk of being abducted than when they were young, and only 25 percent believe children are safer today. More>>

Former A-P teacher sentenced to 5 years for sexual exploitation

A former Aplington-Parkersburg teacher will be in jail for several years for charges of sexual exploitation by a school employee. A former Aplington-Parkersburg teacher will be in jail for several years for charges of sexual exploitation by a school employee.
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A former Aplington-Parkersburg teacher will be in jail for several years for charges of sexual exploitation by a school employee. More>>

Governor says Iowa school start rules are too lax

Gov. Terry Branstad says the rules governing school start dates in Iowa are "too lax." More>>

Waterloo Schools offer summer STEM camps

Waterloo Public Schools will be offering additional learning opportunities during the summer through Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) camps. Waterloo Public Schools will be offering additional learning opportunities during the summer through Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) camps.
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Waterloo Public Schools offer additional learning opportunities during the summer through Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) camps. More>>

Branstad names week of June 17 Drowning Prevention Week Video included

Monday kicks off the start of Drowning Prevention Week in Iowa, according to the Office of Gov. Terry Branstad. Monday kicks off the start of Drowning Prevention Week in Iowa, according to the Office of Gov. Terry Branstad.
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Monday kicks off the start of Drowning Prevention Week in Iowa, according to the Office of Gov. Terry Branstad. More>>

'Chee-Fird,' 'Stinging Death Fish' take over Camp Invention Video included

Camp Invention made its return to Cedar Falls this year. It's a weeklong summer day camp enhancing the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) curriculum. Camp Invention made its return to Cedar Falls this year. It's a weeklong summer day camp enhancing the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) curriculum.
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Camp Invention made its return to Cedar Falls this year. It's a weeklong summer day camp enhancing the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) curriculum. More>>

Study: Teens who see multiple smoking ads more likely to smoke

Teens who see multiple tobacco ads are more likely to smoke, according to NBC News. Teens who see multiple tobacco ads are more likely to smoke, according to NBC News.
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Teens who see multiple tobacco ads are more likely to smoke, according to NBC News.


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Schools bill to give states more control

The Senate Education Committee on Wednesday finished its sweeping rewrite of No Child Left Behind that eases coast-to-coast requirements for schools and gives states greater independence to set their own goals. More>>

Waterloo Schools' summer meal program to start Video included

To continue helping these families, the Summer Food Service Program with Waterloo Community Schools begins Monday, June 10. To continue helping these families, the Summer Food Service Program with Waterloo Community Schools begins Monday, June 10.
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To continue helping these families, the Summer Food Service Program with Waterloo Community Schools begins Monday, June 10. More>>

Study: Cancer linked to pediatric CT scans

A new study estimates nearly 5,000 cases of cancer are directly related to exposure to radiation from pediatric CT scans, according to NBC News. A new study estimates nearly 5,000 cases of cancer are directly related to exposure to radiation from pediatric CT scans, according to NBC News.
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A new study estimates nearly 5,000 cases of cancer are directly related to exposure to radiation from pediatric CT scans, according to NBC News. More>>

PREVIOUS: 15-year-old reported missing in Webster County

Kathlynn Shepard is 5'6", weighs 160 pounds and has blonde hair, blue eyes and braces. Kathlynn Shepard is 5'6", weighs 160 pounds and has blonde hair, blue eyes and braces.

Police and K9 officers have located a missing Webster County teen's backpack and a photo of her the day of her abduction as the search for her continues. More>>

Waverly-Shell Rock Schools break ground on second safe room Video included

"We have over 2,000 students in our district. We have safe rooms for a little over 1,300 of them," said Jere Vyverberg, superintendent. "We have over 2,000 students in our district. We have safe rooms for a little over 1,300 of them," said Jere Vyverberg, superintendent.
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"We have over 2,000 students in our district. We have safe rooms for a little over 1,300 of them," said Jere Vyverberg, superintendent. More>>

Dr. Andy Pattee to be the next Cedar Falls superintendent

The school board announced Wednesday that Dr. Andy Pattee, the current superintendent in Charles City and Riceville, will start on July 1. The school board announced Wednesday that Dr. Andy Pattee, the current superintendent in Charles City and Riceville, will start on July 1.
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The school board announced Wednesday that Dr. Andy Pattee, the current superintendent in Charles City and Riceville, will start on July 1. More>>

Children's sleep habits may be influenced by genetics

Toddlers' sleep habits may be influenced by genetics. Toddlers' sleep habits may be influenced by genetics.
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Toddlers' sleep habits may be influenced by genetics. More>>

Manchester elementary principal camps out on a roof

The principal of Lambert Elementary School in Manchester is going camping -- on a roof. The principal of Lambert Elementary School in Manchester is going camping -- on a roof.
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The principal of Lambert Elementary School in Manchester is going camping -- on a roof. More>>

School Talk 7 'Xtra with Gladbrook-Reinbeck superintendent

This week's School Talk 7 'Xtra features Tim Kuehl from Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District. This week's School Talk 7 'Xtra features Tim Kuehl from Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District.

This week's School Talk 7 'Xtra features Tim Kuehl from Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District. More>>

UAW, Family & Children's Council fight child abuse

Child abuse prevention efforts continue through agencies like the Family & Children's Council of Black Hawk County, and this year those efforts get some help from the United Auto Workers Union Local 838. Child abuse prevention efforts continue through agencies like the Family & Children's Council of Black Hawk County, and this year those efforts get some help from the United Auto Workers Union Local 838.

Child abuse prevention efforts continue through agencies like the Family & Children's Council of Black Hawk County, and this year those efforts get some help from the United Auto Workers Union Local 838. More>>

Cedar Falls Schools host first superintendent finalist

The first of four finalists for Cedar Falls' next superintendent was welcomed to town today. The first of four finalists for Cedar Falls' next superintendent was welcomed to town today.

The first of four finalists for Cedar Falls' next superintendent was welcomed to town today.

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Waterloo, CF students give trolley tours to each other Video included

Some Cedar Valley elementary students are getting a unique look at the area's history -- through the eyes of other students who live there. Some Cedar Valley elementary students are getting a unique look at the area's history -- through the eyes of other students who live there.

Some Cedar Valley elementary students are getting a unique look at the area's history -- through the eyes of other students who live there. More>>

Cedar Falls announces 4 finalists for superintendent

Four finalists for the vacant superintendent position -- including the current Cedar Falls High School principal -- have been chosen, the Cedar Falls Board of Education announced in a written statement Friday. Four finalists for the vacant superintendent position -- including the current Cedar Falls High School principal -- have been chosen, the Cedar Falls Board of Education announced in a written statement Friday.

Four finalists for the vacant superintendent position -- including the current Cedar Falls High School principal -- have been chosen, the Cedar Falls Board of Education announced in a written statement Friday. More>>

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  • Thursday, June 13 2013 11:50 PM EDT2013-06-14 03:50:54 GMT
    Former Cedar Falls high school standout James Harrington announces that he is transferring to Iowa to run track after just one year at Alabama. Harrington who ranks as one of the greatest Iowa high school
    Former Cedar Falls high school standout James Harrington announces that he is transferring to Iowa to run track after just one year at Alabama. Harrington who ranks as one of the greatest Iowa high school

  • Tuesday, June 11 2013 11:45 AM EDT2013-06-11 15:45:33 GMT
    Kee High Head Baseball Coach Gene Schultz earned the 1711th and 1712th victories of his illustrious career as the Kee Hawks swept Sumner-Fredericksburg in a double-header last night in Sumner.
    Kee High Head Baseball Coach Gene Schultz earned the 1711th and 1712th victories of his illustrious career as the Kee Hawks swept Sumner-Fredericksburg in a double-header last night in Sumner.

  • Tuesday, June 11 2013 11:44 AM EDT2013-06-11 15:44:24 GMT
    Jacqui Kalin will look to continue her memorable basketball career after signing with a professional women's basketball team in Israel. 
    Jacqui Kalin will look to continue her memorable basketball career after signing with a professional women's basketball team in Israel. 

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