The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Stuttering workshop to come

DI STAFF October 23, 2009

Officials will hold an all-day stuttering workshop Oct. 24 at the UI Wendell Johnson Speech and Hearing Center. The event — cosponsored by Friends-National Association of Young People Who Stutter, the...

Police report missing teen

DI STAFF October 23, 2009

Iowa City police reported Thursday night a teenager has been missing since Wednesday. The Iowa City teen, Brianna Overton, 15, was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, red sweat pants, and brown clog shoes....

Woman charged with possession of pseudoephedrine

DI STAFF October 23, 2009

An Iowa City woman was arrested after drugs and a recipe to manufacture meth were allegedly found in her home. Christine Schonberg, 44, 1822 Flatiron Ave., was charged with possession of pseudophedrine. According...

Police probe reported home invasion

DI STAFF October 23, 2009

Iowa City police are investigating a home invasion that reportedly occurred late Wednesday night. According to police, five black men, wearing black clothes and ski masks, forced their way into a Foster...

Spotlight Iowa City: Life as dance

CAROLINE BERG October 23, 2009

Eloy Barragán needed money, so he went to the black market in Mexico City and bought a taxi sign. Sunup, the 16-year-old’s focus was ballet. But once the street lanterns flickered on, it was time for...

H1N1 illnesses cause unheard of absences

SAM LANE October 23, 2009

Iowa City School District officials are struggling with an unprecedented level of sickness absences this month. Hundreds of students in the district have missed class because of influenza-like illnesses,...

Concrete steps for kids

SCOTT RAYNOR October 23, 2009

In a symbolic gesture to raise awareness about the war in Uganda, Adrian Bradbury walked with Kieran Hayward seven miles every night to sleep in front of the Toronto City Hall. In short time, they gained...

‘Care team’ ready to step in

MARLEEN LINARES October 23, 2009

In many school-shooting cases, such as those at Virginia Tech University and the University of Northern Illinois, culprits have shown warning signs before committing their acts — a trend Iowa universities...

Community marks celebración

JORDAN FRIES October 23, 2009

Students glided across the temporary dance floor of the IMU Black Box Theater on Thursday, guided by salsa instructors eyeing their every step. Guests enjoyed the vibrant selection of Latino food, and...

Teens to be heard on curfew

REGINA ZILBERMINTS October 23, 2009

In the discussion about a youth curfew in Iowa City, the youth have been notably absent. At least so far. But community leaders hope to start involving teenagers in the discussion at a forum on Saturday...

Record numbers visit UIHC emergency room

JOHN DOETKOTT October 23, 2009

The H1N1 virus is likely the catalyst bringing a record number of patients to the UI Hospitals and Clinics’ emergency room this week. The UIHC Emergency Treatment Center broke two one-day marks this...

Downtown bar owners face state officials today

NICOLE KARLIS October 23, 2009

The owners of two Iowa City bars will make their final pleas to keep their liquor licenses today — and the state’s decision could set a precedent for how it will handle future denials by the Iowa City...

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