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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

Woman arrested, accused of pushing nine-year old boy

REBECCA MORIN April 8, 2013

A local woman was accused of telling her 4-year old son to beat up another child. Catherine Claybon, 25, was charged April 5 with assault causing bodily injury. Iowa City police officials responded to...

Mathis chooses not to run for empty Senate seat

BRENT GRIFFITHS April 8, 2013

Since Rep. Bruce Braley, D-Iowa, announced his decision to seek retiring Sen. Tom Harkin’s, D-Iowa, Senate seat, many Iowa Democrats have considered running to replace Braley. However, one Democratic...

ISU junior looks to bring more breathalyzers to Iowa City bars

CASSIDY RILEY April 8, 2013

There are currently 10 breath-test machines in bars and liquor stores in the Iowa City area, and officials say alcohol consumers may not be using the recently installed machines for their intended purpose. However,...

UI adopts web-based suicide-prevention program

NICK HASSETT April 8, 2013

On average, more than two students at the University of Iowa die in suicides every year. It’s a number that those at the UI Counseling Service hope to reduce through a program that is gaining traction...

Local group calls for changes to Johnson County Board of Supervisors

QUENTIN MISIAG April 8, 2013

On the heels of a special election that placed a Republican on the Johnson County Board of Supervisors for the first time in more than 50 years, one local group is aiming to gather 10,000 valid signatures...

UI cultural center celebrates 10-year anniversary

REBECCA MORIN April 8, 2013

Students, alumni, and faculty gathered for brunch at the Asian Pacific American Culture Center on Sunday with their shoes off and a sense of relaxation. The weekend’s exciting events were finished,...

Republicans unveil more details on Healthy Iowa Plan

BRENT GRIFFITHS April 8, 2013

Details of Gov. Terry Branstad’s alternative to Medicaid expansion were introduced last week, offering a peek at what legislators say will be the focus of much of their time. Rep. Walt Rogers, R-Cedar...

UI Doc Dash 5K raises funds to help underprivileged with healthcare

LAUREN COFFEY April 8, 2013

Dogs pull at their leashes, an elderly couple begins stretching, and people gather in groups, laughing and chatting. The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine Doc Dash 5K was about to begin. And...

Iowa Regents Transparency Task force sets new goals after first meeting

STACEY MURRAY April 8, 2013

Following the first meeting, the state Board of Regents’ Transparency Task Force has added additional goals and plans for the panel as it moves forward. The Transparency Task Force hopes for more...

Trial for man accused of murder continued

CASSIDY RILEY April 8, 2013

The trial for a Johnson County man accused of first-degree murder has been reset. Brandon Brown, 27, is accused of shooting the 30-year-old Donelle Lindsey on June 22 near the intersection of Melrose...

Wild Bill’s to celebrate Bill Sackter’s 100th birthday

KRISTEN EAST April 8, 2013

Wild Bill's Coffeeshop, located in North Hall, is celebrating the 100th year of Bill Sackter's birthday all this week. Sackter, who was born April 13, 1913, ran the coffee shop when he came to Iowa City. Events...