KWWL's Top 12 Stories of 2012

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KWWL rounds up our list of the biggest stories this year. In no particular order, here is the list.

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Gay men warned of deadly bacterial meningitis
Gay men warned of deadly bacterial meningitis
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:19 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:19:47 GMT
The meningitis vaccine can prevent the illness, so health officials are strongly urging men to get vaccinated before traveling to the city.
Gay men who may be traveling to New York City for Pride Events are being warned by public health officials to be aware of the risk for deadly bacterial meningitis, according to NBC News.More >>
Gay men who may be traveling to New York City for Pride Events are being warned by public health officials to be aware of the risk for deadly bacterial meningitis, according to NBC News.More >>
13-year-old arrested for leading police on a car chase and OWI
13-year-old arrested for leading police on a car chase and OWI
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:18 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:18:06 GMT
A 13-year-old faces some serious charges after leading police on a car chase early Sunday morning.
A 13-year-old faces some serious charges after leading police on a car chase early Sunday morning.More >>
A 13-year-old faces some serious charges after leading police on a car chase early Sunday morning.More >>
Waterloo based Iowa Army National Guard Unit welcomed home
Waterloo based Iowa Army National Guard Unit welcomed home
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:05 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:05:47 GMT
Fifty soldiers with the 2-211th General Support Aviation Battalion came home around 11 a.m. Tuesday after serving in Afghanistan for almost a year.
Fifty soldiers with the 2-211th General Support Aviation Battalion came home around 11 a.m. Tuesday after serving in Afghanistan for almost a year.More >>
Fifty soldiers with the 2-211th General Support Aviation Battalion came home around 11 a.m. Tuesday after serving in Afghanistan for almost a year.More >>
3D printer generates buzz among eastern Iowa educators
3D printer generates buzz among eastern Iowa educators
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:49 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:49:36 GMT
Keystone Area Education Agency's new 3D printer looks to make a big impact on students this fall.More >>
Keystone Area Education Agency's new 3D printer looks to make a big impact on students this fall.More >>
Iowa farm stories sought for project
Iowa farm stories sought for project
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:16 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:16:59 GMT
The Grout Museum and Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area have partnered up to collect oral farm stories from Iowa farmers from the 1920s - 1960s.More >>
The Grout Museum and Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area have partnered up to collect oral farm stories from Iowa farmers from the 1920s - 1960s.More >>
Iowa Veterans Home awarded nearly $24M for renovations
Iowa Veterans Home awarded nearly $24M for renovations
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:42 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:42:51 GMT
The Iowa Veterans Home is getting nearly $24 million for renovations.
The Iowa Veterans Home is getting nearly $24 million for renovations.More >>
The Iowa Veterans Home is getting nearly $24 million for renovations.More >>
Bill introduced to delay expansion of Medicare "Competitive Bidding"
Bill introduced to delay expansion of Medicare "Competitive Bidding"
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:57 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:57:17 GMT
A spokesman for U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley confirmed a bill was introduced Tuesday to delay the expansion of "Competitive Bidding."
A spokesman for U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley confirmed a bill was introduced Tuesday to delay the expansion of "Competitive Bidding."More >>
A spokesman for U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley confirmed a bill was introduced Tuesday to delay the expansion of "Competitive Bidding."More >>
Former Waterloo social worker loses license indefinitely
Former Waterloo social worker loses license indefinitely
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:33 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:33:32 GMT
A former Waterloo social worker has lost his license indefinitely for making inappropriate comments to clients and drinking on the job.
A former Waterloo social worker has lost his license indefinitely for making inappropriate comments to clients and drinking on the job.More >>
A former Waterloo social worker has lost his license indefinitely for making inappropriate comments to clients and drinking on the job.More >>
UPDATE: 72-year-old's name released, arrest made in Cedar Rapids stabbing
UPDATE: 72-year-old's name released, arrest made in Cedar Rapids stabbing
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:07 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:07:53 GMT
An older man was assaulted in Cedar Rapids early Sunday morning.
An older man was assaulted in Cedar Rapids early Sunday morning.More >>
An older man was assaulted in Cedar Rapids early Sunday morning.More >>
Governor names Department of Education interim director
Governor names Department of Education interim director
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:05 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:05:58 GMT
Governor Terry Branstad has announced 42-year-old Duane "D.T." Magee as the interim head of the Iowa Department of Education.
Governor Branstad has announced 42-year-old Duane "D.T." Magee as the interim head of the Iowa Department of Education.More >>
Governor Terry Branstad has announced 42-year-old Duane "D.T." Magee as the interim head of the Iowa Department of Education.More >>

KWWL's Top 12 Stories of 2012 - KWWL

KWWL's Top 12 Stories of 2012

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Gay men warned of deadly bacterial meningitis

Gay men warned of deadly bacterial meningitis

13-year-old arrested for leading police on a car chase and OWI

13-year-old arrested for leading police on a car chase and OWI

Waterloo based Iowa Army National Guard Unit welcomed home

Waterloo based Iowa Army National Guard Unit welcomed home

3D printer generates buzz among eastern Iowa educators

3D printer generates buzz among eastern Iowa educators

Iowa farm stories sought for project

Iowa farm stories sought for project

Iowa Veterans Home awarded nearly $24M for renovations

Iowa Veterans Home awarded nearly $24M for renovations

Bill introduced to delay expansion of Medicare "Competitive Bidding"

Bill introduced to delay expansion of Medicare "Competitive Bidding"

Former Waterloo social worker loses license indefinitely

Former Waterloo social worker loses license indefinitely

UPDATE: 72-year-old's name released, arrest made in Cedar Rapids stabbing

UPDATE: 72-year-old's name released, arrest made in Cedar Rapids stabbing

Governor names Department of Education interim director

Governor names Department of Education interim director

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