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Iowa City Says Good-Bye to BarNov 17, 12 1am

Iowa City is saying good-bye to one of its downtown bars that may actually be turned into an office space if things work out, according to an article on kcrg.com.[ads]Field House Investments has decided to take on the project of turning what was Downtown Iowa's 3rd Base Sports Bar at 111 E.

Former UI Athletics Counselor Was Dismissed from Previous JobNov 15, 12 6pm

Some new and potentially incriminating news has recently come to light involving the former University of Iowa athletics department counselor regarding his career during his leave from University of Iowa.

Re-hire of Former UI Athletics Counselor Being InvestigatedNov 14, 12 5pm

The recently-resigned University of Iowa athletics department counselor who was at the center of a recent sex scandal at the University of Iowa has brought scrutiny to the school officials who rehired him for his second stint in 2002.

Backyard Chickens Passes First ReadingNov 14, 12 4pm

The chickens have made it through their first step of the process, according to an article on woi-tv.com. [ads]The proposal to create laws allowing people to have backyard chickens in Iowa City has made it through the first step of the process during the recent Iowa City Council meeting.

Accident on Iowa City Rock Climbing WallNov 12, 12 8pm

The popular University of Iowa rock-climbing wall that has attracted many a brave individual has been shut down recently for an indefinite amount of time due to an accident that occurred Thursday. [ads]The University of Iowa has had its rock climbing wall up in its wellness center for a while without incident, but a student recently fell from the wall.

Mother of Missing Iowa City Girl to Face Federal CourtNov 12, 12 8pm

Although there is no news about the missing Iowa City cousins, the mother of one of them will be appearing in federal court on unrelated charges, according to an article on sfgate.com.[ads]Misty Morrissey, mother of 11-year old Lyric Cook, has been ordered by a U.

'Mr University of Iowa' DiesNov 11, 12 9pm

"Mr. University of Iowa" died Thursday in Iowa City. Samuel Becker, who was given the name, has died at 89 years of age, according to an article on the Sun Times website. [ads]Mr. Samuel Becker was a teacher and philanthropist with a long-term commitment to the University of Iowa and will be affectionately remembered.

Iowa City Horror Movie in the MakingNov 11, 12 8pm

Iowa City has an independent horror movie in the process, and they are asking for donations to help fund it. [ads]Two local movie makers, Travis Drahozal and Jordan Kessler, have a movie in mind and are asking for assistance in funding the project.

Police Are Searching for Alleged Iowa City AttackerNov 11, 12 7pm

A man is believed to have attempted to stab a resident in his own garage Friday morning. Police are looking for any information regarding this attack. [ads]Officers responded to a call on Sandusky Drive in Iowa City very early in the morning on Friday, according to kcrg.

Iowa City Says Yes to ChickensNov 10, 12 1pm

It may seem unusual for a significant discussion in Iowa to involve chickens, but this is something that has recently come up, and Iowa has said yes to backyard chickens in the city. [ads]The debate about backyard chickens has been many years in the making.
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