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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 law school expands existing degrees, adds new programs

DI STAFF August 1, 2013

The University of Iowa College of Law will offer several new degrees, and it has expanded several existing programs. New to the college is a two-year path to the Juris Doctorate for international students...

USPS to hold meeting regarding Iowa City location

DI STAFF August 1, 2013

The U.S. Postal Service will hold a public meeting at City Hall next week regarding a proposed project for the Iowa City location. Officials hope to gather public input and discuss a project for the Iowa...

Rummage in the Ramp expands footprint

QUENTIN MISIAG August 1, 2013

Although the sights, sounds, motions, and sometimes even smells of moving vans, young people hauling couches and large pieces of furniture down flights of stairs and out windows is a common picture for...

No upper floor renovations planned for Panchero’s location

QUENTIN MISIAG August 1, 2013

While recent months have seen continued change to the downtown Iowa City landscape, one restaurant with local roots has decided to go against the redevelopment grain. Following aggressive historic rehabilitation...

Fields to serve on education commission

DI STAFF August 1, 2013

A member of the Iowa City School Board is among 20 Iowans tapped by the Iowa Legislature to serve on a state commission to aid in the implementation of new education-reform law. Patti Fields, who was...

Voter registration sees some changes

DI STAFF August 1, 2013

Iowa’s voter registration is in for a shakeup. Beginning today, county auditors across Iowa’s 99 counties will start using new, revised voter-registration and absentee-request forms. The...

Man charged with multiple thefts

DI STAFF August 1, 2013

A man has been charged after allegedly committing numerous thefts. Samuel Buatti, 18, was charged on Monday with first-degree theft, second-degree theft, and third-degree burglary. According to a police...

Man charged after threatening woman with knife

DI STAFF August 1, 2013

A local man has been charged after allegedly threatening a woman with a knife. Gary Oldaker, 48, was charged on Sunday with first-degree harassment and on Monday with an alcohol violation. According...

Man charged with third OWI

DI STAFF August 1, 2013

A North Liberty man has been charged after allegedly driving while intoxicated. Jacob Garot, 26, was charged on Wednesday with possession of a controlled substance and a third OWI. According to a police...

UI Police report drop in summer thefts

QUENTIN MISIAG July 31, 2013

New figures from the University of Iowa police indicate that the number of on-campus reported cases of stolen items during the majority of the current summer academic period is on the decline from the...

Atchinson tapped to lead Member Engagement Workshop

CASSIDY RILEY July 31, 2013

State officials hope to increase the affordability and availability of public health care, and the Iowa Department of Human Services has commissioned the help of Christopher Atchison, the director of the...

Fired UI surgeon still seeking relicensing

ASSOCIATED PRESS July 31, 2013

DES MOINES — A doctor fired from the University of Iowa in 2005 and later disciplined by the Iowa Board of Medicine said Tuesday that he will continue to fight to clear...