Skorton touts UI progress on diversity and intercultural exchange
University of Iowa president David Skorton tells about 200 civic leaders at the annual Joint Service Clubs Luncheon that the UI's strategic plan aims to build a diverse student body and faculty to fuel a vibrant ideas marketplace. He cites campus programs and partnerships, including Latino studies, migrant English instruction, and collaborations with Tama Toledo and Marshalltown communities to aid poverty reduction.
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Iowa City fire suspects plead not guilty to federal fire charge
Marcus Davis and Stephen Edwards, both of Iowa City, pleaded not guilty to malicious use of fire in the 2000 Cross Park Ave apartment blaze that killed 20 year old Kurtus Miller and injured his wife Laura. They await April 24 trials in custody.
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Arson charge tied to meth lab in Cedar Rapids garage fire
Prosecutors say Joshua Whiting 25 of 889 Oakland Rd NE faces manufacturing meth and second degree arson after a Wednesday morning garage fire at his home. Witnesses described explosions and 40 foot flames as firefighters responded. The 2004 law change allows arson charges when meth labs cause fires, potentially adding years to punishment. Denton notes the dangerous hazard to responders.
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Cedar Rapids woman given probation in family fraud case
Deborah Evans 45 received two years supervised probation and deferred judgment on a misdemeanor third degree fraud charge after pleading guilty to a $500 transfer from her grandmother within months of the elder's death. Her husband’s two felony charges were dismissed. restitution still to be determined at a hearing.
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Kirksville
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Burglary Hits Olivet Neighborhood Mission in Cedar Rapids
Burglars broke into the Olivet Neighborhood Mission over the weekend stealing a computer and a bag of handmade hats and mittens and causing more than 2500 in damage. The theft followed two prior church burglaries in three weeks. Ann Torthill, director, said windows doors and a surveillance VCR were damaged and two grocery carts disappeared.
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Cedar Rapids
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Trinity United Methodist Church
Third Ave
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Ann Torthill
10Th St. NW
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