Daily Archives: July 20, 2010

Fraternity members bike 4,000 miles to raise awareness for disabilities

Cedar Rapids resident Joyce Moorehouse didn’t know when she got in the car at age six that that car ride would change her life. Moorehouse got into an accident that day that paralyzed her entire right side. “I haven’t been … Continue reading

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Residents worry about Magic Bus impact

IOWA CITY — Residents near the proposed new site for the popular Magic Bus tailgating attraction said Tuesday night they are concerned about the noise, foot traffic and rowdy drunks the bus might attract. But Magic Bus organizers say they want to … Continue reading

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Magic Bus Location Debate could Involve All Tailgaters

IOWA CITY – The Magic Bus might need some real magic to stick around another year. The tailgating tradition is looking for a new place after new owners upped the rent of their old spot.  Neighbors of the new spot … Continue reading

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Vandals knock over dozens of head stones in Mount Vernon Cementery

10 p.m. more pictures added 9:00 p.m. updated name and added map of the  Mount Vernon Memorial Cemetery To be updated with pictures Update at 8:38 p.m. by Christopher Pratt MOUNT VERNON – Approximately 55 graves were vandalized at the … Continue reading

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Release from Governor’s Office about Iowa Board of Pharmacy decision on K2

PRESS RELEASE FROM GOV. CHET CULVER’S OFFICE: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 Governor Culver Applauds Board of Pharmacy Decision on K2 Substance used to create K2 is banned DES MOINES – Governor Chet Culver today expressed his support for a decision … Continue reading

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Reynolds: Iowans’ lack of confidence in Culver fueling early interest in governor’s race

MARION — “People have just had it,” Kim Reynolds said Tuesday to explain the crowds showing up to meet her and Republican gubernatorial candidate Terry Branstad. Reynolds, the GOP lieutenant governor candidate, called high voter interest so early in the … Continue reading

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Johnson County court clerk receives judicial branch award

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Tipton man arrested after chase, gunfire

UPDATED w/ CHARGES. FINAL UPDATE — ADDS BOND, PRELIM HEARING. — By the Muscatine Journal MUSCATINE — A Cedar County man faces an attempted murder charge after leading law enforcement officers on a chase in which shots were fired. The … Continue reading

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UI sets external funding record: $466.5 million

CHANGED LEAD TO INDICATE SIXTH STRAIGHT YEAR , REMOVED ATTRIBUTION. — IOWA CITY — Federal stimulus dollars played a role in the University of Iowa setting an external funding record for the sixth straight year. UI officials announced an external … Continue reading

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County upset with UI over school property

By Gregg Hennigan IOWA CITY — The University of Iowa’s offer to buy the Iowa City school district’s headquarters has angered some Johnson County officials. They say the UI has known for months that the county has had its eyes on … Continue reading

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