Halli Poock can’t imagine not having a basketball in her hands on a daily basis.The Waterloo West star point guard says she was the baby who always wanted a ball, wanted to dunk on a Little Tikes basketball hoop.Her love of the game has continued into her teen years and will follow her to Bradley University, where she is committed to play. Read more » »

1 of 2 A stenography writer used by court reporter Kathy Novak is seen at the Linn County Courthouse in Cedar Rapids on Dec. 13. Read more » »