Deaths shock Iowa City
Two killings rocked the Iowa City community this year: the death of a family - four children and their parents - and an elderly community member.
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A lack of opportunity stifled Suzy Hemphill's academic career at St. Louis University after only one semester. Her later endeavors at the UI worked against state legislation that could have restricted certain forms of emergency contraception.
The Des Moines native's move to Iowa City began her journey as a women's studies and economics double major.
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More than six months after police searched the dorm rooms of Hawkeye football players possibly involved in an alleged sexual assault, no charges have been filed.
Six search warrants related to the case have been sealed four times from the public since Nov. 16, 2007, most recently on May 9 for 60 more days. The documents, though, may never be released, and officials are largely declining to comment on the alleged incident. The accuser's father said he was advised not to offer comment as well.
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What began as a final project for a media class became a mission for UI sophomore Kayla O'Rourke after she interviewed Mickey Hampton, a youth development specialist for United Action for Youth's street outreach program. (0) comments
In Iowa, the growing ethanol industry doesn't pose a serious concern to the beef cattle sector. (0) comments
When community members in the Burlington area near the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant voiced concerns about Army employees' exposure to health-threatening materials, the UI College of Public Health responded. (0) comments
The Daily Iowan is taking a short summer break from publication. The next paper will be on Monday, June 9. The business office will be open 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday during the period. Have a fun and safe time!
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