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Murder charges filed against boyfriend in McKay case
Eric Scott Osborn, 26, of 18 Expo Drive, was charged with first-degree murder, a Class A felony carrying a mandatory sentence of life in prison. Johnson County Judge Stephen Gerard set a $1 million cash bond for Osborn.
Partnership for Alcohol Safety mum on 21-ordinance
The community committee charged with reducing the amount of dangerous drinking voted unanimously Wednesday to sit out of Iowa City’s controversial 21-ordinance in a closed meeting.
Mason discusses budget, flood relief with Staff Council
Mason came with both good and bad news about the budget. While she said she’s pleased with Gov. Chet Culver’s proposal to return $14 million to the UI, it’s just one step to recovery. “We’re still $50 million in the hole — that’s a big number,” Mason said.
Schiefer guilty of sexual abuse, burglary
Sixth District Judge Ian Thornhill rules Jonathan Schiefer, accused in the sexual-abuse case of a former UI student, was able to form intent.
Bringing back the local dollar
The 3/50 Project, a nationwide initiative to generate revenue in communities, is calling on Americans to pick three of their favorite independent local businesses and spend at least $50 every month at each store for a year.
Spotlight Iowa City: Spanish associate professor to publish poetry book
Ana Merino, who teaches two Spanish classes this semester, balances many projects, including teaching and composing adult and children’s poetry.
Iowa City police charged a man for allegedly breaking into a person’s apartment.
Police arrested a Waterloo man for allegedly stealing a laptop computer from the Kinnick Stadium press box.
Davenport man charged with theft, burglary
Police have charged a Davenport man after he allegedly stole more than $1,000 worth of items from a local residence.
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