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Thousands of people gathered at the annual Hooverfest celebration in West Branch Saturday. The day honors Herbert Hoover, the first president born West of the Mississippi River and the only president ever born in Iowa. There were living history demonstrators, a Hooverball tournament and a ceremony honoring veterans and those currently serving in the military, which included the raising of the Honor Flag.

HIAWATHA - Children with autism, cerebral palsy or other conditions oftentimes miss out on one of child hood's formative experiences. Balance problems or tightness in arm and leg muscles can put bike-riding out of reach for these youths, but using an adapted bicycle turns the impossible into reality. The three-wheeled bikes resemble tricycles, with a wider base for balance and back supports and straps for safety. Suzie Johannes, senior physical therapist at St. Luke's Witwer Children's Therapy in Hiawatha, said riding ...

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CEDAR RAPIDS - Dan Azinger remembers when the only slow-pitch softball style in town was the large 16-inch brand of the game. The sport that originated in Chicago thrives in Cedar Rapids, but now it faces a decrease in popularity. The Amateur Softball Association 16-inch men's slow-pitch District III tournament concluded Saturday at Kirkwood Softball Complex, and those involved are hoping to rejuvenate the recreational sport. "It's not dead," said Azinger, a 1997 Iowa Softball Hall of Fame inductee. "It's stayed at an ...

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the annual John Deere Classic tees off today and continues through Sunday in the Quad Cities, spectators hitting the greens to watch their favorite golfers in action need to mind their P's and Q's along with their P, G's and A's. Never been to a tournament before? Don't let that dissuade you. Just follow a few simple rules. First and foremost, "know when to be quiet," says Steven Charters, PGA head professional at Gardner Golf Course in Cedar Rapids. "When players are hitting ...

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