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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

Sheriff dismisses charges against North Liberty woman in spork case

REBECCA MORIN April 10, 2013

Charges against a North Liberty woman accused of breaking a spork were dismissed by the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office’s request. Tera Harris, 25, was charged Sunday with fifth-degree criminal mischief....

New Farmers Market coming to Iowa City on Tuesdays this May

KRISTEN EAST April 10, 2013

Starting in May, Iowa City residents will have one more day each week to attend the Farmers’ Market. Iowa City will add a Farmers’ Market on Tuesdays at Mercer Park from 3 to 6 p.m. beginning May...

UISG VP candidates spar on alcohol alternatives, sustainability

HILARY ROSENCRANTS April 9, 2013

The University of Iowa Student Government vice-presidential candidates debated Monday night. Jack Cumming and Jostna Dash went back and forth on several issues for students at the UI, ranging from off-campus...

Nonprofit ranks UI last in neglected disease research

CASSIDY RILEY April 9, 2013

Diseases that receive the least amount of funding affect one in six people in the world, and one nonprofit organization is calling on research universities to work to change this. Universities Allied...

Second UI librarian candidate stresses collaboration

EVAN HAFNER April 9, 2013

Jay Starratt said the future of the University of Iowa’s libraries must include collaboration. “Collaboration is very powerful,” he said. “In our partnerships with scholars, faculty,...

Woman charged with fifth-degree criminal mischief

REBECCA MORIN April 9, 2013

A North Liberty woman has been accused of breaking a spork in jail. Tera Harris, 25, was charged Sunday with fifth-degree criminal mischief. Harris was processed into the jail on theft charges. After...

Harkin awarded 2013 Congressional Arts Leadership Award

JORDYN REILAND April 9, 2013

Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, has been awarded the 2013 National Award for Congressional Arts Leadership Award. According to a news release, this award recognizes public service on behalf of the arts. Harkin...

Johnson Crisis Center asks community for baby products

MICHELLE KIM April 9, 2013

The Johnson County Crisis Center is asking for the community’s support during its “Shower the Crisis Center” awareness month. During April, community members are encouraged to donate...

Iowa Senate rejects two of three Regents appointments, Lang and Cramer

STACEY MURRAY April 9, 2013

Following months of speculation, the Iowa Senate failed to confirm two of Gov. Terry Branstad’s appointees to the state Board of Regents on Monday, and one political expert said this could lead to...

UI student allegedly sexually assaulted at off-campus party

REBECCA MORIN April 9, 2013

A female student reported she was sexually assaulted in the early hours of Sunday morning at an off-campus party in a private residence. According to the release, Iowa City police are investigating the...

Former UI student sentenced to 17 years in prison for assault

CASSIDY RILEY April 9, 2013

A former UI student has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for third-degree sexual abuse on Monday Peng Tang, 22, pleaded guilty on Feb. 11 to third-degree sexual abuse, extortion, and solicitation...

District fills administrative positions for upcoming school year

JORDYN REILAND April 8, 2013

The Iowa City School district recently filled several administrative positions for the upcoming school year. According to a press release, the School District filled several positions at the high-school,...