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Ten Reasons Not to Put Armed Police in Iowa City Schools

Should the school board divert money from core educational functions to pay for full-time armed police?
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Students enter the 2013 Rainbow Graduation ceremony at University of Iowa.

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Commencement 2013: Rainbow Graduation Celebrates Inclusion at University of Iowa

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22 City High Students were recently honored at a statewide award ceremony at Grinnell College for their outstanding performance on the American Association of Teachers of German 2013 National German Exam.

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Photo: City High Students Honored for National German Exam Performance

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If you thought $350 million was an impressive lottery prize, how about $500 million? With no winner in the Powerball drawing on Wednesday, May 15, the jackpot has soared even higher.

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Powerball Jackpot Soars to $550M for Saturday Drawing

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When Does the Iowa City Pool Open?

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Fashionistas Take Note, Boutique with Shoes, Clothing and More Opens in Iowa City

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Daily Iowan TV: Wednesday, May 15

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Moen Developments on the Rise in Iowa City: Daily Iowan Reader, May 17

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REPLAY: 2013 Iowa High School State Track Results: Live Coverage of Friday's Events

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Police: Cabby, Wife Steal $15K in Jewelry of Widower's Late Wife, Then He Returns to Borrow Money

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Tips to embrace outdoor yoga + meditation

Kate's message is simple: yoga allows us to lead …

Use these three tips to cultivate an outdoor yoga or meditation practice.
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Free family fun in North Liberty is a highlight of Memorial Day weekend

North Liberty Blues & BBQ, featuring free family-friendly fun and live music, craft beers, barbecue and fireworks, is May 25, near the intersection of Penn Street and Highway 965 in North …
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Hamburger Briefs and Beefs

Author of Easy Weekly Meals Touchscreen Cookbooks…

It’s National Hamburger Week. How do you like your burgers?
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Barbara Gilleece/ Party Patter/ Tips For A Special Graduation Party

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How to plan a graduation party.
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Do you realize how many rights you have already lost?

Just how many freedoms and rights have you already lost?
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