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IOWA CITY — After colliding with a car while riding his motorcycle in downtown Iowa City on Monday a University of Iowa football player was given a police recording of the accident. Josh Koeppel, showed that video to friends, and … Continue reading →

CEDAR RAPIDS – One man suffered serious arm and leg burns this evening when he was working on a home improvement project, said Battalion Chief George Bockenstedt. Emergency responders were called to 1702 14th Ave. SW around 7:30 p.m., where … Continue reading →

By Justine Scattarelli and Christopher Pratt CEDAR RAPIDS — A former operator of the City of Edgewood Water Treatment Plant who submitted false drinking water testing reports received a sentence of probation on August 26, 2010, in federal court. Scott … Continue reading →

IOWA CITY — Sixth Judicial Court District Judge Robert Sosalla denied Iowa City bar owner Mike Porter a request for a temporary exemption of the city’s 21-only ordinance, which took effect on June 1. Porter, owner of The Summit, 10 … Continue reading →

CEDAR RAPIDS – Following a Saturday afternoon fire, one woman was treated on the steps of her house because she was having trouble breathing, and then she was arrested on outstanding warrants. Carol Rhoden, 50, of 225 5th St. NW, … Continue reading →

Updated at 10:41 p.m. with name of victim and hospital information TIFFIN – A teenager was sent to the hospital after lightning struck him while he was using a computer this afternoon, said Fire Chief Brian Detert. Zach Haight, 15, … Continue reading →