Category | Metro

Osborn charged with Sarah McKay murder

Posted on 11 March 2010

Eric Osborn, 26, was charged of first-degree murder for the death of Sarah McKay, 34, Tuesday.

Authorities investigate suspicious death

Posted on 08 March 2010

According to a statement by Johnson County Sheriff Lonny Pulkrabek, deputies responded to a report of suspicious activity at 18 Expo Drive, just east of Scott Boulevard. They identified a female victim as 35-year-old Sarah McKay.

21-ordinance again a possibility

Posted on 02 March 2010

The council wants a draft of the ordinance by its March 22 work session.

17-year-old charged with murder

Posted on 11 February 2010

Police have charged a 17-year-old Iowa City man with murder for the Oct. 8, 2009 murder of 64 year-old John E. Versypt, according to a statement released by the Iowa City Police Department.

Clark found guilty

Posted on 10 February 2010

Jurors in the trial of a former Lemme Elementary counselor have found the defendant, Donald Clark, guilty of second-degree sexual-abuse.

Iowa City declares snow emergency

Posted on 09 February 2010

A snow emergency will take effect for Iowa City on Wednesday morning and extend through Friday, city officials said today
Certain parking regulations apply during a snow emergency.
During a snow emergency, on streets that normally have odd-even parking, the usual evening and Sunday exemptions no longer apply. On streets that allow parking on one side of [...]

Efforts to bring gay marriage vote fail

Posted on 09 February 2010

Lawmakers in both houses of the Iowa legislature made moves to bring about a gay marriage vote today. However, neither effort was able to garner the majority needed to move forward.

Dance Marathon breaks fundraising record

Posted on 06 February 2010

For the 14th time, UI Dance Marathon broke its fund-raising record. This year, the group brought in $1,058,658.16.
This was the third year the group surpassed the $1 million mark. Last year’s tally rang in at $1,030,248.
Dance Marathon Business Directory Ben Friedman said this year’s record amount is especially impressive.
“We’re in the worst economic crisis in [...]

Update: Dancers’ gear carries meaning

Posted on 06 February 2010

Blue-shirted Family Relations committee members move throughout the IMU. Carrying distended fanny packs filled with stickers, toys, and candy, they show excitement and enthusiasm throughout the event.
But this year, their outfits serve not only to excite and motivate other dancers: The yellow bandannas that adorn every member’s forehead read “Alex’s Lemonade Stand.”
In 2000, Alex Scott, [...]

Update: Dance Marathon goes beyond IMU

Posted on 06 February 2010

Bedecked with beads, bandannas, and fanny packs, a team of Dance Marathon Hospital Committee members brought the “Big Event” from the IMU to the hospital.