Iowa City benches replaced for homeless to lie down
Officials in eastern Iowa have decided to spend more than $10,000 on new public benches that don't have center armrests to allow homeless people to lie down across them.
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Inspections show concerns at Whitaker's former Iowa daycare
Inspectors found some violations at a large Iowa daycare center when it was owned by Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker, including deficiencies in 2007 that prompted a downgrade in its license status.
Iowa City, Cedar Rapids buses give free rides to polls
Buses in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids will offer free rides to people headed to the polls on Election Day.
University of Iowa cites alcohol in suspending 9 frats
University of Iowa officials say they've temporarily suspended nine fraternities for incidents with alcohol.
Some of Mollie Tibbetts' family don't want her death politicized
Some relatives of Mollie Tibbetts are pushing back against politicians who are blaming the country's immigration system for the Iowa college student's death.
Bricks from University of Iowa's stadium popular with fans
Bricks from the University of Iowa's Kinnick Stadium have proven to be a popular souvenir for Hawkeye fans when there is construction on the facility.
Another Iowa soil district reports possible misuse of funds
Authorities have launched another investigation into the suspected misuse of public money by an employee at an Iowa soil and water conservation district.
Iowa Uber driver charged with sexual assault of passenger
An Uber driver has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman who was getting a ride from downtown Iowa City to her home last October.
Amputees sue railroad in Iowa, saying it creates danger
Two Iowa women who lost limbs when they were struck while trying to climb through trains that were blocking the road are suing the railroad for allegedly ignoring a safety hazard that's left a trail of horrific injuries.
Former church youth leader takes deal in molestation case
An eastern Iowa church youth leader accused of molesting children has taken a plea deal.
