UI reports groper risk as night patrols boost safety
Iowa City police report a pattern of attempted groper incidents with victims describing a young white male with brown hair. Patrols, composite sketches, and photo lineups are used as investigators seek any single suspect or multiple. UI launched Nite Ride for women 10 p.m. to 8 a.m., expanding to weeknights with about 4,000 riders so far and growing.
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Nite Ride shuttle operates late weekends and alcohol-free vans
Nite Ride runs Friday and Saturday 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. from Washington Clinton stops to residences within Summit Street east to University Housing Hawkeye Campus west and Highway 6 to the north. Alcohol-free vans run Sunday through Thursday 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. from UI buildings and lots to the same area. seven vans are for women. Call (319) 384-1111 for pickups.
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Miller disappearance update cites park search and past charges
Police plan to disclose more information today as the search for 66 year old Miller continues. His car was found in Hickory Hill Park with his wallet cell phone and rifle ammunition in the trunk. Miller faced four felony counts for offering high grades for sex a suspended teaching post on leave and is missing since Tuesday. Authorities named him on a national list and fear he may have died by suicide. Park reopening prompted campus safety cautions as investigators pursue leads with multiple agencies aiding the search and the family awaiting news.
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Miller's Last Words on Millers Reputation and Death
Arthur Miller allegedly claimed a reputation would be ruined by claims of offering female students good grades for sexual favors. The Gazette reports Miller's distress as he faced possible death, and recalls his 23 year US political science career including founding the Iowa Social Science Institute and groundbreaking polls.
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Dog park could reopen with FEMA funds plan
Weddington works with city parks staff to decide if investing in Cedar Bend dog park is wise after repeated floods. FEMA may fund repair or replacement, with possible new sites on city or county land. Cedar Rapids parks officials foresee a fall reopening of a 1 1/2 acre training yard. over 800 dogs used the park, with yearly permits about 20 dollars.
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Dog Swim Fundraiser for Cedar Rapids Park
Dogs may swim at Bever Park pool from L0 a.m. to 5 30 p.m. Saturday. Owners show vaccination proof. Registration costs 10 dollars with proceeds to ESCOLA for a Cedar Rapids dog park. Microchipping offered for 20 dollars from 1 30 to 3 30 p.m.
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Cheyenne OffLeash Dog Park damage shown online gallery
A photo and video gallery at GazetteOnline.com shows damage to Cheyenne OffLeash Dog Park with a portion of permit fee money aiding K9COLA. Iowa City’s Thornberry park had minor flood effects while Peninsula Park reopened after safety concerns.
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