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Your voice- Katie Beckett, CR woman who changed Medicaid, diesKatie Beckett, 34, whose battle with a childhood disease and federal bureaucracy made her a national symbol in the 1980s, died today. Beckett’s death was confirmed by Teahen Funeral Home of Cedar Rapids. Her parents Julie Beckett and Mark Beckett … Continue reading → […]Steve Gravelle/SourceMedia Group News
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Tag Archives: Iowa City
Police Citizens Review Board will request a name change, residents want structural change
Members of Iowa City’s Police Citizens Review Board said they will make a recommendation to the City Council to change the group’s name to make its powers and purpose more clear. Four of the five members who comprise the board … Continue reading
Overturned semi closes eastbound I-80 near Iowa City
The Iowa Department of Transportation have closed the eastbound lanes on Interstate 80 near Iowa City due to an overturned semi-truck. The accident was reported at 10:50 a.m., and the interstate is now closed at mile post 247, according to … Continue reading
Police say man robbed Iowa City bank, led them on chase
IOWA CITY – A suspect in the armed robbery of an Iowa City bank Monday led officers on an hour-long chase by motorcycle and foot before being apprehended. Eric Martin, 34, of 1656 W. 42nd St. in Davenport, faces charges … Continue reading
Women report two incidents of man exposing himself in Iowa City
Iowa City police received two reports of a man exposing himself to women on Monday. According to a University of Iowa Police release, a woman told police she was walking in the 200 block of Church St. at about 1:20 … Continue reading
UPDATE: Three injured in crash with state trooper identified
BREMER COUNTY, Iowa – An crash report identified the three people injured in a crash involving an Iowa State Trooper Wednesday evening. According to the report, State Trooper Chuck McNally was driving the Ford Crown Victoria eastbound on County Road … Continue reading
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Tagged air-care, Bremer County, Bremer County Sheriff's Office, chuck mcnally, County Road C33, county road V14, DCI, DOT enforcement, eugene walther, Iowa, Iowa City, iowa dnr enforcement, state trooper, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, verjean walther, waverly ambulance, Waverly Hospital
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Iowa City man arrested, charged with first degree kidnapping
Police arrested an Iowa City man after he allegedly locked a woman inside a bedroom, sexually assaulted her, and took explicit photos of her. According to an Iowa City press release, 21-year-old Peng Tang, of Iowa City, visited the residence … Continue reading
One man injured in crash after car slows for bicyclist
JOHNSON COUNTY – One man was transported to the hospital after he crashed into another car that was slowing for a bicyclist. According to Johnson County Sheriff’s deputies, the accident occurred shortly before 5:30, near the intersection of Hwy 6 and American … Continue reading
UPDATE: 28-year-old Coralville man killed in Iowa City motorcycle crash
Updated with identification and other information at 10:10 p.m. IOWA CITY – Police have confirmed a 28-year-old Coralville man died Friday afternoon afternoon in a motorcycle accident. According to Iowa City Police, Jonathan Allen Hintz was transported to the University … Continue reading
Iowa City ‘march for Trayvon Martin’ planned for Monday on the ped mall
A “1,000,000 Hoodie March for Trayvon Martin” has been organized in Iowa City for Monday evening on the Pedestrian Mall, according to a Facebook page created for the event. Organizers are asking people to “throw on your hoodies” and gather … Continue reading
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