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Iowa University Police Take Charge

Iowa City – In the year since the Virginia Tech massacre, college administrators have wrestled with how to adequately address student safety on campus. Many are turning to university law enforcement, requesting an increased presence by officers on campus. To … Continue reading

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Cremains

Got pets? Most likely, you do. According to the 2007-2008 National Pet Owners Survey, conducted by the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA), 63 percent of the 113.7 million U.S. households own at least one pet. This represents an all-time … Continue reading

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The Road Home: A New Orleans Tale of Evacuation

It has been nearly 16 months since Hurricane Katrina crashed the party in New Orleans and managed to bring about a sound not heard there in almost 40 years – silence.  Bourbon Street and the renowned jazz clubs were closed … Continue reading

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Federal Assistance Needed to Curb Crime in New Orleans

On Tuesday a congressional panel convened a hearing in New Orleans to discuss with city leaders the rampant escalation in violent crime that is plaguing the city and its recovery efforts.  The four-hour hearing, entitled “The Katrina Impact on Crime … Continue reading

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