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Johnson County Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Johnson County, IA.

Results 1 - 20 of 1,414 in Johnson County, IA

  1. UI professor accused of bribery missing TOPSRead the original story

    14 min ago | KGAN

    ... cell phone to track his car to a local park. Law enforcement officers from Iowa City, University of Iowa, Johnson County and the Iowa Department of Corrections arrived at the park. Ppolice spent hours on a systematic search of the area. Police have ...

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  2. Police teams comb park for MillerRead the original story

    4 hrs ago | Press-Citizen

    ... that anyone within sight of it is within its range. All available members of the Iowa City tactical team, the Johnson County tactical team, Department of Corrections officers, University of Iowa police and K-9 units from those departments have been ...

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    Related Topix: University of Iowa, Iowa City Metro, Iowa City, IA

  3. Barns Count TooRead the original story

    18 hrs ago | Iowa City Press-Citizen

    In cooperation with the Johnson County Historic Preservation Commission, we will host two presentations on Saturday, August 23 at the JCHS Museum starting at 2:00pm. Julie Mangold will provide an illustrated ...

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  4. Police searching for accused professor

    9 hrs ago | Press-Citizen

    ... on Tuesday and left a note that his wife found. Police said the note conveyed possible suicidal thoughts. Johnson County Sheriff Lonny Pulkrabek said today that Miller attempted to obtain a permit to purchase a pistol or revolver in June. Pulkrabek ...

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    Related Topix: University of Iowa, Iowa City Metro, Iowa City, IA

  5. UI professor in bribes for sexual favors scandal is missingRead the original story

    17 hrs ago | The Gazette

    ... Police don't know if he has a weapon, but believe he is driving a red BMW with Iowa license plate 084-JBY. Johnson County Sheriff Lonny Pulkrabek said Miller applied for a permit to aquire a pistol or revolver on June 24, but Pulkrabek didn't sign ...

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  6. Officials break ground for new Iowa National Guard Readiness CenterRead the original story

    11 hrs ago | Iowa Independent

    ... in matching funds in 2003 and 2004, and the Iowa Legislature approved appropriations each year since then. Johnson County agreed to a land swap in 2001, which helped provide the space needed to build the facility and the City of Iowa City agreed to ...

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    Related Topix: Iowa City, IA, US National Guard, US Military, Tom Harkin, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat

  7. Local unemployment rates barely touched by floodsRead the original story

    20 hrs ago | The Gazette

    ... from 3.9 percent to 4.2 percent, which was still below the statewide average of 4.3 percent. To the south, Johnson County's unemployment rate held steady at 3.2 percent. In both counties, the number of unemployed rose. But the increased unemployment ...

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  8. Rebuild Iowa panel seeks answersRead the original story

    20 hrs ago | The Gazette

    Rebuild Iowa - but where? "There are going to be some sensitive issues that are going to be discussed," said Brent Halling.

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    Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, Cedar Rapids, IA, Cedar Rapids Metro, Iowa

  9. Wine on a budgetRead the original story

    23 hrs ago | Press-Citizen

    ... ant Devotay and is the editor-in-chief of the local food magazine Edible Iowa River Valley. He lives in rural Johnson County. Questions and comments can be posted at the website, www.press-citizen.com .

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    Related Topix: Iowa City, IA

  10. Report shows Iowans getting fatterRead the original story

    Tuesday | The Gazette

    ... the health crisis. Efforts under way in Iowa include prevention programs at the Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County. Associate Director Diane Dingbaum said the program includes rebuilding the menus for children to emphasize fresh fruits and ...

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  11. A one-two punchRead the original story

    Tuesday | Iowa City Press-Citizen

    ... ground. Emily Klinefelter, 24, and Katy Klinefelter, 21, will headline a six-match boxing card Friday at the Johnson County Fairgrounds in Iowa City. Katy will make her professional debut in front of a hometown crowd while Emily will fight her ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Boxing, More Sports, Women's Boxing

  12. Author Jones to read at Senior Center

    Tuesday | Iowa City Press-Citizen

    Virginia Jones will read from her creative nonfiction memoir 'Strong Women -- Four Generations 1858-1982' at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in room 202 of the Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center, 28 S. Linn St.

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    Related Topix: Iowa City Metro, Iowa City, IA

  13. Women invited to Newcomers' coffeeRead the original story

    Tuesday | Iowa City Press-Citizen

    Women new to the Johnson County area are invited to attend the University Club Newcomers' coffee from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Bread Garden, 225 S. Linn St.

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    Related Topix: Iowa City Metro, Iowa City, IA

  14. N.L. soldier on way to AfghanistanRead the original story

    Tuesday | Iowa City Press-Citizen

    ... Lt. Col. Greg Hapgood, Iowa Army National Guard public affairs officer, said Shroyer is the only soldier from Johnson County to be deployed. Shroyer, a full-time member of the National Guard, said he was excited about his first deployment. 'We've ...

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  15. Readiness Center takes step forwardRead the original story

    Tuesday | Iowa City Press-Citizen

    ... D-Iowa, and Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, attended Monday's event. Iowa City Mayor Regenia Bailey and Johnson County Supervisor Pat Harney also came to the groundbreaking. 'I'm delighted this project is coming on line,' Bailey said. The project ...

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    Related Topix: Iowa City Metro, Iowa City, IA, Tom Harkin, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat

  16. 6 new members on ICAD boardRead the original story

    Tuesday | Iowa City Press-Citizen

    ... of Directors. * Bart Floyd, president of US Bank in Iowa City. He also is a member of the United Way of Johnson County Board of Directors and is a member of the Iowa City Noon Rotary. * Gary Hood, general manager for MidAmerican Energy East ...

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  17. Sendoff for Iowa soldiers headed to AfghanistanRead the original story

    Monday Aug 18 | Press-Citizen

    ... of Operation Enduring Freedom and the Global War on Terrorism. The soldiers are from units at Camp Dodge, Johnson County and Boone. They will report to Fort Riley, Kan., for training and preparation before departing for Afghanistan. While there, the ...

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  18. Lawyer requests details on U of I caseRead the original story

    Sunday Aug 17 | Des Moines Register

    ... doesn't want one of the defendant's attorneys to have details on the charges against his client. Assistant Johnson County Attorney Anne Lahey on Thursday filed a resistance to Des Moines defense attorney Alfredo Parrish's request for a bill of ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, NCAA Sports, NCAA Football Players, Abe Satterfield

  19. Sisters breaking the moldRead the original story

    Sunday Aug 17 | The Gazette

    ... at the slugging sisters in the ring Friday night as they will headline a TKO Boxing Promotions card at the Johnson County Fairgrounds. Doors open at 6:30, with the first of six bouts set to begin at 7:30. "They don't have the stereotypical look. ...

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  20. Start the school day off with an A+ in nutritionRead the original story

    Friday Aug 15 | Press-Citizen

    ... make an effort," said Melissa Stahl, nutrition educator for the Iowa State University Extension Office in Johnson County. A lot of times, parents think of breakfast as a large meal -- pancakes, eggs, bacon and more. What they need to understand is ...

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    Related Topix: Iowa State University, Life, Food, Nutrition, Breakfast