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Program works to reduce Iowa’s unintended pregnancies
The Iowa Initiative has started using some new methods to reduce the number of unwanted pregnancies.
Students work with campus police
UI police officials called having students working with the department “mutually beneficial,” and many schools across the country have such programs.
Auto sales plunged 41 percent nationwide in September, the first month after the federal Car Allowance Rebate System’s discount incentives came to a halt after processing nearly 700,000 clunkers. And Iowa City dealership sales’ crashed, too.
Disability Summit to include students and national guest speaker
UI second-annual Disability Summit is expected to raise awareness on building an inclusive and welcoming community.
City councilors will not likely spend city money on what Iowa law refers to as “token” property taxes.
Journalism School eyes revised curriculum
The school will focus more on strategic relations.
Afghan activist speaks out against violence
The activist described the situation of Afghan women after eight years of occupation.
Getting out the blood for Homecoming
By late afternoon the blood drive garnered around 150 pints of blood.
Spotlight Iowa City: Cooking up a splendid table
Regina Miller is the full-time chef at the Alpha Phi house, working to concoct fresh, varied meals for her girls.
The primary to determine which four candidates will advance to the Nov. 3 Iowa City City Council elections will be held today. Candidates are vying for two open seats.
2nd District leads in uninsured
The 2nd Iowa Congressional District, which includes Iowa City, has more uninsured individuals than any other Iowa district, according to a report released Monday.
Bus, ramp schedules change for Homecoming
Several public transit and parking ramp schedules will be changed during Friday’s Homecoming parade.
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