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Teenager arrested in Broadway killing
Authorities arrested Charles William Curtis Thompson, charging him with first-degree murder in the Oct. 8, 2009, killing of John Versypt, an Iowa City landlord. Police believe Thompson planned to rob Versypt but allegedly shot him instead.
Redistricting causes real-estate concerns
As Iowa City School District officials consider changing boundaries, some residents worry about possible effects on property values.
Graduates eye overseas teaching
The UI Office for Study Abroad has seen an uptick in the number of students interested in teaching abroad, officials said. They’ve even hired an adviser specifically for this group of students.
They discuss UI approval of films before they are shown.
Local businesses use social networking
Twitter, Facebook, and other sites are becoming more useful to local entrepreneurs.
Bill would strip protections from LGBT students
But any change to the state’s bullying law likely wouldn’t change local policy.
Spotlight Iowa City: Calmly finding a center
Maureen Mondanaro brings peace and center to Iowa City as a Hothouse Yoga instructor.
Supervisors nix late-fee, interest waivers
Johnson County Auditor Tom Slockett spoke with the Johnson County Board of Supervisors Thursday about requests to waive or refund late-penalty and interest charges on property taxes.
An Iowa City man was charged Wednesday after allegedly committing his 11th OWI.
The Johnson County Sheriff’s office arrested a Cedar Rapids woman after she allegedly prostituted her daughter to an undercover police officer.
Man charged with theft, forgery
The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office charged a man on Feb. 8, alleging he forged $13,600 in checks using a relative’s name.
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