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  • Council passes curfew ordinance

    The Iowa City Press-Citizen – Tue Dec 15, 4:27 am ET  

    A juvenile curfew -- touted by many as a way to fight crime on the southeast side but decried by others as a city-wide punishment for the actions of a few -- received its final stamp of approval Monday. Full Story »

  • Fans may not get to see Orange Bowl on TV

    The Iowa City Press-Citizen – Tue Dec 15, 4:26 am ET  

    Hawkeye football fans that have Mediacom Cable just want to know one thing -- will they be able to watch the Orange Bowl from the comfort of their homes? Full Story »

  • Kehoe will be sentenced to life in prison today

    The Iowa City Press-Citizen – Tue Dec 15, 4:26 am ET  

    Coralville mother Michelle Kehoe will be sentenced to life in prison today, but it remains to be seen whether she will speak at her sentencing. Full Story »

  • Radio program looks at world

    The Iowa City Press-Citizen – Tue Dec 15, 4:26 am ET  

    You might hear the sound of a familiar voice coming from your speakers. Full Story »

  • Plugge finalist for AEA job in Council Bluffs

    The Iowa City Press-Citizen – Tue Dec 15, 4:26 am ET  

    Iowa City School District Superintendent Lane Plugge could be heading west. Full Story »

  • Police: Man abused girl for years

    The Iowa City Press-Citizen – Tue Dec 15, 4:26 am ET  

    Police said an Arkansas man sexually abused a girl for several years. Full Story »

  • West High singers show their stuff at dinner

    The Iowa City Press-Citizen – Tue Dec 15, 4:26 am ET  

    West High senior Lauren Williams began performing a soft version of "Silent Night," quietly singing "Silent night, holy night" over the murmur of the cafeteria crowd. Full Story »

  • Man took off clothes in stranger’s apartment, police say

    The Iowa City Press-Citizen – Tue Dec 15, 4:25 am ET  

    Police said an Iowa City man entered an apartment, threw up and started to undress before being discovered by the resident. Full Story »

  • Explosion could have caused Nov. crash, police say

    The Iowa City Press-Citizen – Tue Dec 15, 4:25 am ET  

    The Johnson County Multi-Agency Drug Task Force is investigating the crash that killed an Iowa City man and injured another in November. Full Story »

  • Fire

    The Iowa City Press-Citizen – Tue Dec 15, 4:25 am ET  

    • Firefighters responded to an unintentional alarm system activation at 7:42 a.m. Dec. 2 at 320 E. Washington St.; an invalid assist at 8:46 a.m. at 320 S. Dubuque St.; a medical assist at 9:33 a.m. at 1828 Morningside Drive; a medical assist at 11:03 a.m. at 22 S. Van Buren St.; a medical assist at 3:38 p.m. at 2605 Naples Ave.; and an emergency medical service call at 4:38 p.m. Full Story »

  • Police

    The Iowa City Press-Citizen – Tue Dec 15, 4:25 am ET  

    • Jose Leonardo Jordan-Murcia, age unknown, of 28 Forestview in Iowa City was arrested for first-degree robbery at 11:49 a.m. Dec. 5 at 212 First Ave. in Coralville. Full Story »

  • Linder gives funds, equipment to team

    The Iowa City Press-Citizen – Tue Dec 15, 4:25 am ET  

    The Iowa City Kickers Soccer Club has received more than $1,380 in funds and equipment from Linder Tire Service Inc. of Iowa City and Uniroyal Tire as part of an ongoing commitment. Full Story »

  • Museum to host six day camps

    The Iowa City Press-Citizen – Tue Dec 15, 4:25 am ET  

    The Iowa Children's Museum will host six Winter Break Day Camps. Half-day, full-day camps and extended care are available. Full Story »

  • DeGowin to host blood drive

    The Iowa City Press-Citizen – Tue Dec 15, 4:24 am ET  

    The DeGowin Blood Center will host a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday on the fourth floor of the Levitt Center. Full Story »

  • Kids’ class to work on acting

    The Iowa City Press-Citizen – Tue Dec 15, 4:24 am ET  

    Kids in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to use basic acting skills to explore the world of Maurice Sendak's 'Where the Wild Things Are.' Full Story »

  • Flu shots now are available

    The Iowa City Press-Citizen – Tue Dec 15, 4:24 am ET  

    Flu shots now are available at Pharmacy Matters in Iowa City and North Liberty, the business announced Monday. Full Story »

  • Mercy Hospital to host blood drive

    The Iowa City Press-Citizen – Tue Dec 15, 4:24 am ET  

    Mercy Hospital in Iowa City will host a blood drive, conducted by the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday. Full Story »

  • Researchers find new eye disease

    The Iowa City Press-Citizen – Tue Dec 15, 4:24 am ET  

    The existence of a new, rare inherited retinal disease has been discovered by University of Iowa researchers now aiming to find the genetic cause, which they hope will increase understanding of more common retinal diseases. Full Story »

  • Woman sentenced to jail for theft

    The Iowa City Press-Citizen – Tue Dec 15, 4:24 am ET  

    An Iowa City woman has been sentenced to six months in prison for defrauding the Social Security Administration of close to $100,000. Full Story »

  • H1N1 vaccine available to general public

    The Iowa City Press-Citizen – Mon Dec 14, 5:54 pm ET  

    The Iowa Department of Public Health announced Friday that all Iowans are now eligible to receive an H1N1 flu vaccination. Full Story »

  • Iowa City woman jailed for theft of nearly $95K in benefits

    The Iowa City Press-Citizen – Mon Dec 14, 3:54 pm ET  

    An Iowa City woman received a six-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to theft of Social Security Income benefits. Full Story »

  • Kehoe sentencing Tuesday

    The Iowa City Press-Citizen – Mon Dec 14, 11:54 am ET  

    Michelle Kehoe will be sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday. Full Story »

  • Mediacom says e-mail is back

    The Iowa City Press-Citizen – Mon Dec 14, 9:39 am ET  

    Mediacom Communications Corp. says most of the problems with its e-mail were fixed Sunday, after some customers were without e-mail for three days. Full Story »

  • UI directs stimulus to retirees

    The Iowa City Press-Citizen – Mon Dec 14, 4:41 am ET  

    More than $43 million of federal stimulus money meant to save or create jobs is being spent on salaries and benefits for outgoing employees by Iowa’s three state universities. Full Story »

  • More becoming students of the world

    The Iowa City Press-Citizen – Mon Dec 14, 4:40 am ET  

    Study abroad has been an option typically used in the college student’s junior year, but sensing increased demand, UI officials have been expanding the opportunities for students. Full Story »

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