Coralville Courier

The Latest Scoop On The Coralville Courier

Trending now..... Obama Administration scandals in category National News......

West seniors move on | Iowa City Press Citizen

West High School Principal Jerry Arganbright said when he thinks of the Class of 2013, he’ll picture groups of seniors huddled outside the library doors in the mornings waiting for it to open.

On Thursday night, Arganbright wished 440 West High seniors luck before they walked across the stage in Carver Hawkeye Arena.

via www.press-citizen.com

Spring Rain, No Frost Could Mean Big Harvest | KCRG-TV9

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey says growers are hopeful for a bountiful crop of spring produce that could begin showing up at farmers markets soon.

Northey says a cool spring delayed the crop a bit, but the weather has improved and timely spring rain and the lack of a killing frost could produce a big harvest.

via www.kcrg.com

Boat Ramps Closed Due to Risk of Flooding | KCRG-TV9

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) - The Cedar Rapids Fire Department is cautioning boaters to stay off the Cedar River for part of this weekend due to high water.

Cedar Rapids prohibits boats from being in the river when the level is 13 feet or higher.

via www.kcrg.com

Iowa voters like Hillary Clinton over Marco Rubio, polls shows | Des Moines Register Staff Blogs

In an early test of who Iowa registered voters are interested in as their next president, Democrat Hillary Clinton tops Republicans Marco Rubio and Rand Paul, a new poll shows.

But Democrat Joe Biden fares worse in hypothetical match-ups with the two Republicans, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today

via blogs.desmoinesregister.com

IRS replaces official in tea party controversy - Yahoo! News

WASHINGTON (AP) — Moving quickly to stem a raging controversy, the new acting head of the Internal Revenue Service started cleaning house Thursday by replacing the supervisor who oversaw agents involved in targeting tea party groups.

A day after she refused to answer questions at a congressional hearing, Lois Lerner was placed on administrative leave, according to congressional sources.

via news.yahoo.com

Celeb Social Snaps: May 20, 2013 | Photo Gallery - Yahoo! omg!

Clearly, good looks run in the family! Gisele Bundchen Instagrammed this pic of her and younger sister Gabriela, 31, who is visiting from Brazil. The two beauties were snapped celebrating the supermodel's new BLK DNM ad campaign in NYC on Wednesday night.

via omg.yahoo.com

Some unions now angry about health care overhaul - Yahoo! News

WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Barack Obama pushed his health care overhaul plan through Congress, he counted labor unions among his strongest supporters.

But some unions leaders have grown frustrated and angry about what they say are unexpected consequences of the new law — problems that they say could jeopardize the health benefits offered to millions of their members.

via news.yahoo.com

Green Tea May Not Be So Healthy After All | Healthy Living - Yahoo! Shine

Green tea has been touted for its fat-blocking abilities, its antioxidant properties, and its role in reducing the risk of stroke. But a new report published this week by ConsumerLab.com shows that not all green tea is the same.

Also on Shine: Can Drinking Green Tea Help Fight Breast Cancer?

Researchers tested 26 types of green tea beverages and supplements and found that some ready-to-drink teas were mostly sugar water.

via shine.yahoo.com

The Haunting Beauty of Abandoned Relics | Photo Gallery - Yahoo! Music

For On the Road, the Yahoo! team is hitting the highways to bring you some of the world's best entertainment to your town -- check here for details on upcoming concerts by The Lumineers, fun. and more.  And in consideration of the roads less traveled, we were inspired to dig up some unusual sights that exist off the beaten path.

via music.yahoo.com

Teen Who Invited Kate Upton to Prom Gets Best Consolation Prize Ever | omg! Celeb News - Yahoo! omg!

Jake Davidson is one lucky fella.

The crafty Los Angeles teenager who unsuccessfully attempted to land Kate Upton as a prom date will be able to slip a corsage onto another gorgeous model's wrist. The high schooler's date on Thursday night will be Danish beauty Nina Agdal, a rep for Elite Model Management confirms to omg!.

via omg.yahoo.com