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UI hosts statewide ‘mass destruction’ drill

Tucked inside Coca-Cola-shaped trashcans that ring Carver Hawkeye Arena, authorities on Wednesday found devices wired to disseminate toxic gas into the facility capable of holding more than 7,500 people. Fortunately, the mock devices were planted as part of a statewide … Continue reading

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DCI: Counselor dropped Sweet off at Cedar Rapids apartments

When Isaiah Sweet was picked up early Sunday at a convenience store in Iowa City, the Manchester teenager told officers they wouldn’t be able to reach his grandparents – his legal guardians. Sweet, 17, who now faces two counts of … Continue reading

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UI students accused of holding down and groping woman in residence hall

Two University of Iowa students were arrested over the weekend on suspicion of assaulting a woman in a residence hall and holding her down so they could touch her breasts. Hayes Obinna Obinna-Uzoh, 19, is accused of asking the victim … Continue reading

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Aplington man convicted of burglary, assault in Kalona, could face 30 year prison term

A 23-year-old Aplington man arrested in September after police said he entered the bedroom of a Kalona woman in September with a rifle, camera and a roll of tape has been convicted of first-degree burglary and assault with intent to … Continue reading

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Not guilty verdict in mandatory reporting trial could have broad impact

Friday’s not guilty verdict in Iowa’s landmark case involving a mandatory reporter accused of failing to report child abuse could have broad and lasting impacts on law enforcement, the state’s Department of Human Services and its thousands of mandatory reporters. … Continue reading

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Iowa City man accused of using gift certificate stolen from charity drive

A 36-year-old Iowa City man has been arrested on suspicion of fifth-degree theft after police said he was caught with a female friend trying to use a stolen gift certificate from Active Endeavors that had been donated for a charity … Continue reading

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Not guilty verdict in Iowa City mandatory reporter trial

UPDATE 2:48 P.M.: After deliberating for just two hours Friday, a six-member jury found Susan Freeman-Murdah not guilty in the state’s first trial of a mandatory reporter accused of failing to report child abuse or neglect. The verdict was a … Continue reading

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Judge considering motion to dismiss in mandatory reporter trial

The judge hearing the case of an Iowa City mandatory reporter accused of failing to report allegations of sexual abuse is considering a motion filed Thursday afternoon asking him to acquit the defendant in the state’s first trial of its … Continue reading

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Judge considering motion to acquit in Iowa City mandatory reporter trial

UPDATE 3:11 p.m.: Johnson County Judge Stephen Gerard is considering a motion that Susan Freeman-Murdah’s defense attorney filed Thursday afternoon asking the court to drop the charge of failure to report and acquit his client in the state’s first trial … Continue reading

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Iowa City man accused of assaulting cab driver, jumping on his hood as he tries to leave

A 23-year-old Iowa City man has been arrested on accusations he assaulted a cab driver during an argument over the cab fare, kicked the car and jumped on the vehicle, attempting to break its windshield wiper. Christopher John Ajluni faces … Continue reading

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