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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

Man charged after attempted attack on Brother’s Bar employee

REBECCA MORIN January 21, 2013

An Ames man has been accused of interference with official acts after allegedly attempting to attack a staff member at Brother’s Bar. Jacob Waugh, 19, was charged on Jan. 10 at Brother’s with possession...

Woman charged with contraband

REBECCA MORIN January 21, 2013

An Iowa City woman was repotedly found with 12.93 grams of marijuana after being incarcerated for another incident. Evelyn Chinchilla, 22, 1527 Aber Ave. Apt. 11, failed to report to Iowa City officers...

Iowa City woman arrested after being found unresponsive in bathroom

REBECCA MORIN January 21, 2013

An Iowa City woman was arrested by Iowa City police after being found unresponsive in a bathroom. Kimberly Robinson, 46, 279 Paddock Circle, was accused Sept. 8, 2012, of second-offense possession of...

Coralville man charged after fleeing the scene of a burglary

REBECCA MORIN January 21, 2013

A Coralville man was arrested after fleeing the scene of an alleged burglary after a witness heard a loud noise. Derrick Harris Jr., 19, was charged on Jan. 17 with third-degree burglary. Harris reportedly...

Woman charged for driving while barred

REBECCA MORIN January 21, 2013

An Iowa City woman has been arrested for allegedly possessing a controlled substance and for driving while her license was barred for being a habitual offender. North Liberty police stopped a vehicle...

Iowa City City Council to consider endorsement of controversial schools policy

NICK HASSETT January 21, 2013

The Iowa City City Council will vote on a resolution endorsing the Iowa City School District’s revenue-purpose statement and supporting a policy to address socioeconomic and enrollment imbalance in the...

Change could come for Iowa City entertainment venue policy

NICK HASSETT January 21, 2013

The Iowa City City Council will vote on the first consideration of amendments to the entertainment-venue policy regarding age restrictions. The changes would allow those 19 years or older to remain in...

Iowa City City Council to vote on landfill reconstruction

NICK HASSETT January 21, 2013

The Iowa City City Council will consider a resolution allowing for the reconstruction of a section of the city landfill that was damaged by fire. The resolution establishes plans, specifications, and...

Iowa City to consider rehabilitating vacant bar

NICK HASSETT January 21, 2013

The City Council Economic Development Committee has recommended that a vacant building be renovated for office and commercial use. The former Field House Bar facility could be renovated as part of the...

Mount Pleasant senior, former Dance Marathon kid hits the mat after leukemia battle

STACEY MURRAY January 21, 2013

Most wrestlers strive to keep the winter weight from complicating their seasons in an emotionally and physically demanding sport, but Dillyn Mumme, a Mount Pleasant, Iowa, senior, struggles to keep 132...

Jail officials to consider educational viewing material following lawsuit

NICK HASSETT January 21, 2013

A lawsuit stemming from a disagreement over explicit movies shown to inmates at the Iowa State Penitentiary has prompted local jail administrators to say such movies have no place in their facilities. Administrators...

Local moped company expands following rising demand

CASSIDY RILEY January 21, 2013

With gas prices inching toward the $4 mark and buses becoming increasingly congested, student demand for alternative transportation has risen. Tommy Le, co-owner of local moped sales and rental service...

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