http://www.mail.com/locations/23450-iowa-city.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/locations/23450-iowa-city.html http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2088442-apnewsbreak-mailbox-bomb-suspect-to-face-hearing.html IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — More than a decade after a string of mailbox bombings injured people in Midwestern states, a judge will reconsider whether the former college student accused of carrying out the terrifying campaign is mentally competent to stand trial. U.S. District Judge Mark Bennett informed attorneys in March that he intends to order a competency... Wed, 15 May 2013 21:15:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2088442-apnewsbreak-mailbox-bomb-suspect-to-face-hearing.html 2013-05-15T21:15:30Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2081990-landmark-240m-eeoc-verdict-to-slashed-to-16m.html IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A landmark $240 million verdict awarded to 32 mentally disabled Iowa plant workers who were subjected to years of abuse by their handlers will be reduced to just $1.6 million because of a federal cap, attorneys in the case agree. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Henry's Turkey Service agreed in legal briefs filed late... Mon, 13 May 2013 15:44:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2081990-landmark-240m-eeoc-verdict-to-slashed-to-16m.html 2013-05-13T15:44:58Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2066384-judge-sammy-hagars-memoir-defame-woman.html IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A defamation lawsuit against Sammy Hagar filed by a former Playboy bunny who claims he fathered her child has been dismissed, and the former Van Halen frontman is pleased with the result, his attorney said Monday. U.S. District Judge Linda Reade ruled April 30 that Hagar did not defame the woman — identified as Jane Doe in court doc... Mon, 06 May 2013 19:51:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2066384-judge-sammy-hagars-memoir-defame-woman.html 2013-05-06T19:51:49Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2058484-juror-landmark-eeoc-verdict-iowa-sends-message.html IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A juror says she wanted to send a message by supporting a historic $240 million verdict for 32 mentally disabled men who faced decades of abuse by a Texas company: Never again. Juror Robin Griebel outlined her rationale for awarding $7.5 million to each former employee of Henry's Turkey Service, while the men, their attorney and rel... Thu, 02 May 2013 19:05:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2058484-juror-landmark-eeoc-verdict-iowa-sends-message.html 2013-05-02T19:05:52Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2037460-eeoc-seeks-damages-disabled-iowa-plant-workers.html IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A now-defunct Texas company that put mentally disabled men to work at an Iowa turkey plant for decades is due in court to defend itself against allegations that it subjected the men to physical and verbal abuse. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing Henry's Turkey Service, of Goldthwaite, Texas, on behalf of 32 f... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:21:24 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2037460-eeoc-seeks-damages-disabled-iowa-plant-workers.html 2013-04-22T20:21:24Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1980558-iowa-governor-holds-hearing-releasing-killer.html IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa's governor has called a rare public hearing Wednesday to gather input on whether he should free an inmate widely credited with turning his life around while serving 38 years in prison for a 1974 murder. Rasberry Williams, 66, is serving a life sentence for first-degree murder after shooting a neighbor over a $30 gambling debt o... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:40:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1980558-iowa-governor-holds-hearing-releasing-killer.html 2013-03-26T18:40:59Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1962798-speeding-iowa-dad-ignores-police-with-baby-coming.html IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa man who was pulled over for speeding as he rushed his pregnant wife to the hospital said he was determined to keep going despite the police lights flashing behind him. Tyler Rathjen planned to keep going as his wife, Ashley, began giving birth to their son in the passenger seat. But a red light with heavy traffic finally for... Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:48:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1962798-speeding-iowa-dad-ignores-police-with-baby-coming.html 2013-03-18T18:48:20Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1954688-iowa-officer-stops-speedy-suv-helps-deliver-baby.html IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa City police officer pulled over a speeding SUV — then helped the driver and his passenger deliver a baby. When Officer Kevin Wolfe stopped the vehicle Sunday night, the driver jumped out and yelled, "Sir, we're delivering a baby right here, right now!" Wolfe tells Cedar Rapids TV station KCRG (http://bit.ly/16urS2z ) that by... Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:54:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1954688-iowa-officer-stops-speedy-suv-helps-deliver-baby.html 2013-03-14T15:54:59Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1918310-colleges-classes-genetics-personal.html IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Bakir Hajdarevic didn't have to study for the most important test in a class last fall. He just had to spit — a lot. The 19-year-old freshman at the University of Iowa took an honors seminar on personal genetics in which students had the option of sending saliva samples so a testing company could use DNA to unlock some of their most... Wed, 27 Feb 2013 08:37:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1918310-colleges-classes-genetics-personal.html 2013-02-27T08:37:37Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1918342-qa-science-personal-genetics-testing.html IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A growing number of universities are offering classes on personal genetics to educate students about a medical field that is becoming increasingly important as the price of genetic testing drops. Here's a look at the basics: Q: What is genetic testing and genotyping? A: A genetic test analyzes DNA to look for a specific gene to test... Wed, 27 Feb 2013 08:36:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1918342-qa-science-personal-genetics-testing.html 2013-02-27T08:36:47Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1883756-trucking-company-to-pay-50000-major-eeoc-case.html IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A trucking company will pay $50,000 to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit, a token payment to avoid trial in a closely watched case that has sharply limited the government's ability to file large workplace discrimination lawsuits in several states. Cedar Rapids-based CRST Van Expedited, Inc. agreed to the payment Friday to Monika St... Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1883756-trucking-company-to-pay-50000-major-eeoc-case.html 2013-02-11T20:08:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1879398-iowa-basketball-searches-late-game-answers.html IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — There might not be a team in the country as unlucky as Iowa. The Hawkeyes (14-9, 3-7 Big Ten) have lost once to each of the top seven teams in the Big Ten standings. Five of those defeats have come by four points or less with the game in doubt in the final minute. They had a decent chance to win every one of thos... Sat, 09 Feb 2013 07:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1879398-iowa-basketball-searches-late-game-answers.html 2013-02-09T07:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1862654-harkin-campaign-aide-iowa-donor-list.html IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin's campaign fundraiser gave Iowa State University a list of possible donors to his namesake research institute, records show, though university officials have promised the powerful Democrat would have no influence over the center. The Harkin Institute of Public Policy would house the papers of the senator, who re... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:10:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1862654-harkin-campaign-aide-iowa-donor-list.html 2013-02-01T20:10:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1857502-victims-jockey-to-maximize-refunds-pfgbest-case.html IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The judge overseeing the bankruptcy of an Iowa brokerage is facing an unusual decision about how to distribute its remaining assets: Should customers whose highly-regulated accounts were looted by the founder get larger refunds than those who had riskier investments that weren't touched? Customers who traded foreign currency through... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:37:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1857502-victims-jockey-to-maximize-refunds-pfgbest-case.html 2013-01-30T23:37:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1809266-iowa-officials-warned-inmate-release.html IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa man charged with killing his mother and kidnapping another woman hours after being released from prison made disturbing drawings while behind bars, prompting prison officials to warn police about his release. Court documents released Wednesday show Iowa Department of Corrections officials told Sac County Sheriff Ken McClure ... Wed, 09 Jan 2013 21:34:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1809266-iowa-officials-warned-inmate-release.html 2013-01-09T21:34:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1807140-records-iowa-murder-suspect-fantasized-rape.html IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A 21-year-old Iowa man accused of killing his mother and abducting a woman after being released from prison last week underwent treatment as a teenager because he fantasized about raping women and almost acted upon his urges several times, according to a Wisconsin prosecutor. Kirk Levin once told police that he had duct tape in his ... Tue, 08 Jan 2013 20:37:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1807140-records-iowa-murder-suspect-fantasized-rape.html 2013-01-08T20:37:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1803448-iowa-prison-lonely-battle-sex-movies.html IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Administrators let offenders at one of Iowa's most dangerous prison units watch violent and sexually explicit movies and TV shows for years, despite repeated complaints from a female officer who said it encouraged inmates to sexually harass her. Murderers, sexual predators and other men housed at a unit for mentally ill inmates at t... Mon, 07 Jan 2013 08:27:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1803448-iowa-prison-lonely-battle-sex-movies.html 2013-01-07T08:27:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1800578-iowa-convicted-exec-owes-141m-taxes-fines.html IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Russ Wasendorf Sr. duped customers, regulators and his colleagues as he pulled off a 20-year, $100 million fraud at his Iowa-based brokerage. The state's tax collectors say he and his ex-wife also duped them, and that the former couple owes Iowa more than $14.1 million in unpaid taxes, interest and penalties. The Iowa Department of ... Fri, 04 Jan 2013 22:16:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1800578-iowa-convicted-exec-owes-141m-taxes-fines.html 2013-01-04T22:16:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1774650-apnewsbreak-1-coin-backers-to-harkin-center.html IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A South Korean businessman and his Iowa metals company gave $500,000 to a university institute honoring U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin, who is pushing for a dollar coin that could generate tens of millions of dollars in new business for the company, according to records obtained by The Associated Press. The donations to Iowa State University'... Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:46:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1774650-apnewsbreak-1-coin-backers-to-harkin-center.html 2012-12-18T20:46:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1761384-u-iowa-adds-optional-lgbt-question-to-application.html IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The University of Iowa has become the nation's first public university to include optional questions about sexual orientation and gender identity on its application, a move hailed Wednesday by advocates hoping to improve the college experience for gays and lesbians. University officials say the move sends a strong signal that they v... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 20:31:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1761384-u-iowa-adds-optional-lgbt-question-to-application.html 2012-12-12T20:31:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1729236-watchdog-us-explain-probe-halal-company.html IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A national civil rights organization called on U.S. authorities Wednesday to explain their investigation into a leading maker of food for observant Muslims, saying it is troubled by the secrecy surrounding the seizure of the company's bank account and records. The Council on American-Islamic Relations, the nation's largest Muslim ci... Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:23:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1729236-watchdog-us-explain-probe-halal-company.html 2012-11-28T22:23:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1720380-no-17-nebraska-beats-iowa-13-7.html IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Winning five straight games mostly without him, didn't mean Nebraska doesn't need Rex Burkhead. On a cold and blustery afternoon with a spot in the Big Ten title game on the line, Burkhead proved why he's so valuable to the Huskers. Burkhead scored the go-ahead touchdown in his return from a knee injury and No. 17 Nebraska beat Iowa... Fri, 23 Nov 2012 20:33:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1720380-no-17-nebraska-beats-iowa-13-7.html 2012-11-23T20:33:00Z