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Clinton woman arrested in Iowa City on drug charges

IOWA CITY — A Clinton woman faces several drug-related charges after Iowa City Police say they recovered three pounds of marijuana and more than $23,000 in cash from her vehicle during a traffic stop. Jessica L. Hlubek, 25, of Clinton, … Continue reading

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Judge hears arguments on motions in Phil Jones lawsuit

IOWA CITY — A civil lawsuit filed against the University of Iowa by a former vice president continued with arguments on several motions Tuesday. Attorneys for former UI vice president and dean of students Phillip Jones argued UI President Sally … Continue reading

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Nov. 9 hearing set in Juweid lawsuit

IOWA CITY — A Nov. 9 hearing has been set for a judge to hear arguments about a request to have open depositions in a civil lawsuit involving the University of Iowa. The hearing will be at 10 a.m. Nov. … Continue reading

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Baker sexual abuse trial moved to next year

IOWA CITY — The trial for a Florida man facing charges in the sexual abuse of a girl in Iowa City more than 10 years ago has been reset for next year. The new trial date in Johnson County for … Continue reading

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Iowa City man faces charges for using brother’s name after arrest

IOWA CITY — An Iowa City man is in the Johnson County Jail after police say he used his brother’s name when he was arrested for operating while intoxicated in May, causing his brother to be prosecuted and to lose … Continue reading

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Police: Iowa City woman grabbed Taser during traffic stop

IOWA CITY — An Iowa City woman was arrested Sunday after police say she fought with officers and grabbed a Taser during a traffic stop. Mary L. Bobotaylor, 47, of 4494 Taft Ave. No. 22B, was stopped for speeding at … Continue reading

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Accident leads to end of Humans vs. Zombies game

IOWA CITY — Organizers have canceled the remaining days of a “Humans vs. Zombies” game that was part of the University of Iowa’s RiverFest 2011 after a player was hit by a car Tuesday afternoon. The name of the player hit, … Continue reading

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Small fire in downtown Iowa City causes about $5,000 damage

Updated 8:15 p.m. to change remove reference to apartments. IOWA CITY — A downtown Iowa City business sustained an estimated $5,000 in damage Monday after a small fire, Iowa City Fire Department officials said. There were no injuries in the … Continue reading

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UI seeking suspects in assault at MacLean Hall

IOWA CITY – University of Iowa Police are seeking three suspects who reportedly assaulted a man today in a campus building. At about 2:45 p.m. today, UI Police dispatch received a call from a male who works in MacLean Hall that three young … Continue reading

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Clive glass company fined $8,750 after UI fatality

IOWA CITY — A Clive-based glass company faces $8,750 in penalties, after a state investigation found five serious workplace violations in the wake of a fatality at a University of Iowa construction site in August. The Iowa Division of Labor Services Occupational Safety … Continue reading

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