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Sunday, December 30, 2012  A 64-year-old Cedar Falls man convicted of fraud for staging a bogus charity concert can avoid prison if he pays his fine.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012  Fahad Nabeel Hussein Al-Daous appeared in federal court in Des Moines Wednesday.

Monday, May 07, 2012  Fahad Nabeel Hussein Al-Daous pleaded guilty to  one count of making a false statement to the Federal Aviation Administration.

Sunday, August 21, 2011  A man who was beaten by a mob in Waterloo has died of his injuries.

Thursday, September 23, 2010  Police said the incident started with a verbal argument.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010  Waterloo police say crews have capped a natural gas line that ruptured at a motel after it was hit by a van that crashed into the building.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010  A Waterloo resident working on her garage says she didn't expect to find a stick of dynamite.

Tuesday, August 03, 2010  A Waterloo man faces a disorderly conduct charge after he retaliated against noisy neighbors by blasting an air horn in their direction.

Thursday, July 22, 2010  Waterloo police say they have arrested 18 people in connection with a check-writing scheme that allegedly defrauded banks of about $125,000.

Monday, April 26, 2010  Military officials offer their condolences for a 53-year-old soldier from Iowa who died last week in Afghanistan.

Saturday, April 24, 2010  The Department of Defense says a soldier from Iowa has died in Afghanistan.

Friday, April 09, 2010  The family of young Alexa Tofte say quick thinking by the 8-year-old Hudson girl averted a tragedy over the weekend.

Monday, February 15, 2010  Inmates from the Black Hawk County jail are hitting the streets in Waterloo to help the city repair potholes from this year's winter.

Wednesday, January 06, 2010  A 19-year-old Waterloo man has received a 25-year prison sentence for allegedly aiding in the robbery of a convenience store.

Wednesday, November 04, 2009  A runoff election will be required to determine the winner of the Waterloo mayoral race.