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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

UI doctor strives to help MS patients

GRETA MEYLE December 2, 2013

Diagnosed with a seemingly unconquerable disease — multiple sclerosis — Terry Wahls, a University of Iowa clinical professor, developed a nutrient-based diet to overcome her nearly bedridden state....

UI employee sees all sides of totem pole

MEGAN SANCHEZ December 2, 2013

A framed picture of a middle-age man in uniform sits on top of University of Iowa emergency-management coordinator Shawn Sharp's desk. The photo is of Sharp’s father, who has since passed away and...

North Liberty woman charged with domestic-abuse assault

DI STAFF December 2, 2013

A North Liberty woman has been accused with assaulting her partner.   Sondra Irving, 26, was charged Nov. 28 with domestic-abuse assault with intent or displaying a weapon, domestic-assault impeding...

Iowa City man charged after head butting girlfriend

DI STAFF December 2, 2013

An Iowa City man has been accused of head-butting his girlfriend. Thom Pringle, 31, was charged Nov. 30 with domestic-abuse assault impeding air/blood causing bodily injury. According to an Iowa City...

Man charged with possession of marijuana

DI STAFF December 2, 2013

A Swisher, Iowa, man has been accused of possessing 48 grams of marijuana in his car. Jacob Hargrafen, 33, was charged Nov. 28 with possession/delivery of marijuana. According to a Johnson County Sheriff’s...

City acknowledges renovated property

REBECCA MORIN November 22, 2013

As the growth of high-rises and new developments scatter across Iowa City, the historical structure of the city is far from being demolished. The Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission, Friends of...

Geographical Information Systems discussed in UI seminar

GABRIELLA DUNN November 22, 2013

Johnson County and University of Iowa officials discussed the use of Geographical Information Systems at a presentation as part of the UI seminar explorer series on Thursday evening. Geographical Information...

Plans for bridge replacement finalized

DI STAFF November 22, 2013

Plans for a bridge replacement in Johnson County, located on Sharon Center Road, are being completed. One of the final steps in planning for the bridge was to approve a right-of-way contract between...

U.S. News and World Report names UI among best colleges for veterans

DI STAFF November 22, 2013

The University of Iowa is now ranked among the top 10 best colleges for veterans, according to U.S. News & World Report. The UI ranked in sixth place out of 234 national institutions. “It’s...

Iowa City remembers John F. Kennedy

LAUREN COFFEY November 22, 2013

It is 1963, and a hushed crowd huddles in front of the Old Capitol. One young man leaves the crowd and approaches the tall wooden door beneath the gold dome — Michael Carver, University of Iowa’s...

FilmScene officially unveiled

LILY ABROMEIT November 22, 2013

Two pairs of large gold scissors and a red ribbon marked the sneak-preview opening of the only theater in downtown Iowa City. FilmScene, a project that has been in the making for years, completed its...

UI colleges compete for food donations

MEGAN DEPPE November 22, 2013

All’s fair in love and war — especially when it’s a war to give food to families in the Iowa City community. Nov. 22 marks the end date for the competition between the University of Iowa...