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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

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Four Iowa City businesses cited after selling alcohol to minors

KRISTEN EAST May 8, 2013

Barring appeals, several Iowa City businesses will have to pay a civil penalty of $500 after their employees were caught selling alcohol to minors. Employees at Noodles and Company, Z'Mariks Noodle Cafe,...

UIHC settles two court cases

CASSIDY RILEY May 8, 2013

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics recently settled two cases that will cost the UI and the state $325,000. Merlyn Law of Clinton, Iowa, sued the UI for alleged negligence in post-surgery complications....

Johnson County justice center proposal fails with 54 percent of vote

QUENTIN MISIAG May 8, 2013

After more than 12 tumultuous years of back-and-forth divisive debate regarding the treatment of Johnson County’s growing judicial and jail demands, a $43.5 million bond referendum was defeated Tuesday...

Mason stresses pedestrian safety following Monday’s Cambus accident

CASSIDY RILEY May 8, 2013

In the wake of a recent Cambus accident, University of Iowa President Sally Mason says she wants the university to take a closer look at how to avoid future incidents involving pedestrians on and near...

School district considering partnership with Iowa City police for armed officers

STACEY MURRAY May 8, 2013

The Iowa City School District Governance Committee on Monday discussed a federal grant that could bring armed police officers to the Iowa City district schools. “We want to highlight the safety...

Q&A: Mason discusses outreach, construction

DI STAFF May 8, 2013

The Daily Iowan: President Mason, you helped announce the unveiling of the UI Foundation’s newest fundraising campaign. How did UI officials come to decide on $1.7 billion as the goal for the campaign?...

Mason: Art Museum should be built in a public place

CASSIDY RILEY May 8, 2013

University of Iowa officials say they are not yet sure of how the new art museum will be paid for, but they do want a replacement to be built in a central location. UI President Sally Mason said in an...

Allegedly drunk driver hits Coralville bus

BRENT GRIFFITHS May 7, 2013

A Coralville bus was involved in a side-impact crash with a driver who reportedly had been drinking Monday afternoon. The driver of a Toyota SUV and the bus were at the intersection of Iowa Avenue and...

Man put his roommate in a chokehold

REBECCA MORIN May 7, 2013

A local man has been accused of grabbing his roommate’s neck and putting him into a headlock. Eric Osgood, 24, was charged Sunday with first-degree harassment. According to an Iowa City police...

Man drove away during a traffic stop

REBECCA MORIN May 7, 2013

A local man has been accused of driving away from police officials during a traffic stop. Quentin Williams, 20, was charged Sunday with OWI and eluding. Iowa City police officials reportedly observed...

Man repeatedly slams door on officer’s foot

REBECCA MORIN May 7, 2013

A local man has been accused of repeatedly slamming a door on a police officer’s foot. Vincent Mangiameli, 22, was charged Monday with interference with official acts causing bodily injury and assault...

Voting begins today for amended justice-center proposal

BRENT GRIFFITHS May 7, 2013

Johnson County voters will revisit the ongoing issue of courthouse and jail improvements when they return to the polls today to cast their ballots in a special election. With turnout projected to be much...