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The University of Iowa, established in 1847, is a major research university located in Iowa City, Iowa. Enrollment in the fall of 2007 was more than 30,400. It was the first public university in the United States to admit men and women equally and it established the first law school west of the Mississippi River. The university is also well known for the Iowa Writer's Workshop, which was formed in 1936 and has produced 13 Pulitzer Prize winners. The Iowa Hawkeyes compete in the Big Ten conference. Notable alumni include author Tennessee Williams, actor Gene Wilder, legendary football coach Eddie Robinson...
The University of Iowa, established in 1847, is a major research university located in Iowa City, Iowa. Enrollment in the fall of 2007 was more than 30,400. It was the first public university in the United States to admit men and women equally and it established the first law school west of the Mississippi River. The university is also well known for the Iowa Writer's Workshop, which was formed in 1936 and has produced 13 Pulitzer Prize winners. The Iowa Hawkeyes compete in the Big Ten conference. Notable alumni include author Tennessee Williams, actor Gene Wilder, legendary football coach Eddie Robinson, newscaster Tom Brokaw and George Gallup, creator of the Gallup Opinion Poll.
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Polk County jury finds anti-Rove activists guilty
Associated Press WriterA jury on Friday returned guilty verdicts against four people who attempted to arrest former White House adviser Karl Rove during a fundraising appearance earlier this year in Iowa. Found guilty of trespassing are retired Methodist minister Chet Guinn,...Tags: Dining and Drinking, Wars and Interventions, Trials, The White House, Clubs and Associations
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Iowa basketball team lands Sioux City product
The University of Iowa men's basketball team has landed another commitment from an in-state recruit. Forward/center Brennan Cougill, who plays at Bishop Heelan High School in Sioux City, has signed a national letter of intent with Iowa. The team's...Tags: Iowa Hawkeyes
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University of Iowa's ``O'' football flag is back
Hawkeye fans will be happy to know that the University of Iowa is no longer missing its "O" flag. Officials say the large flag with the letter "O" used to spell Iowa during football games disappeared for several days, but was returned Tuesday night....Tags: Iowa Hawkeyes, Colleges and Universities
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Former UI administrator files complaint
A former University of Iowa administrator fired for his role in the university's handling of sexual assault allegations involving former football players has filed a wrongful termination complaint. Phillip Jones, the former vice president for student...Tags: Government Health Care, Private Health Care, Colleges and Universities, Sexual Assault, Assault
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Fired administrator files open records request
A former University of Iowa vice president who was fired in the aftermath of a sexual assault investigation has filed an open records request with his former employer. Phillip Jones was dismissed in September. He is seeking information about sexual...Tags: Government, Iowa City, Sexual Assault, National Government, Assault
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Medically assisted conceptions have greater risk of birth defects, researchers say
Babies born to couples who rely on medical technology to become pregnant have much higher rates of certain birth defects, according to a study published online Monday in the journal Human Reproduction. The report from the federal Centers for Disease...Tags: Health Organizations, Hospitals and Clinics, Technology, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Diseases
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Big Ten football, Iowa style: I'll take a turkey leg, please
How did it come to this? One minute, my only connection to college football was a vague awareness that it existed. The next minute I was standing outside a stadium with a Hawkeye temporary tattoo on my cheek and a Big Ass Turkey Leg in my hand. My...Tags: Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Dining and Drinking, Turkey, Iowa Hawkeyes, Colleges and Universities
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Iowa City lodge eases strain of treatment
Waterloo-Cedar Falls CourierThieleane Raecker's eyes lit up as a blue jay perched on the feeder hanging outside her bedroom window. She grabbed her husband's arm to draw his attention to the small creature seeking food. "I'm just so happy to see the birds out here," she said....Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Health Organizations, Cancer, Hotels and Accommodations, Breast Cancer
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Iowa 73, Texas-San Antonio 67
AP Sports WriterIowa coach Todd Lickliter wants his young Hawkeyes to keep learning without sacrificing victories. What Iowa can take away from squeaking past Texas-San Antonio on Monday night has yet to be seen. But the Hawkeyes did win -- despite struggling the way...Tags: Anthony Tucker, Iowa Hawkeyes, Jeff Peterson
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CNBC's Jim Cramer to discuss investing, economic issues with University of Iowa students
Associated Press WriterDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ University of Iowa senior Alex Cullen walked by a television set as his older brother was watching a noisy guy bounce around on the screen, decapitating bobbleheads and talking about the stock market. It attracted his attention...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Retirement, Academic Progress, General Electric Company, Stock Broking
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A Life Rich In Happiness Is The Wealth That Matters, Experts Advise
Chicago TribuneAmericans have seen their retirement savings shrivel, home equity evaporate and job security vanish. The only numbers zooming upward seem to be gas and food prices. It may look like there's nothing to smile about, but that shouldn't stop us, said Ed...Tags: Metal and Mineral, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Gold and Precious Material, Colleges and Universities, Philosophy
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Memories of a road trip, driven by the price of gas
My forest-green 1998 Chevrolet Venture minivan is a gas guzzler, sucking up a gallon of fuel every 19 miles -- at least according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
But according to me and 3,000 miles of road, it actually gets a surprisingly thrifty...Tags: Chevrolet, SUVs and Crossovers, Environmental Politics, Petroleum Industry, Vehicles
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