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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

Johnson County officials meet with locals to discuss anticipated growth

QUENTIN MISIAG April 3, 2013

Johnson County Supervisor Terrence Neuzil said immediate action is needed to prepare Iowa’s second-fastest-growing county for an influx of 20,000 to 30,000 residents by 2020. Since 1996, he estimates,...

Iowa River Friends form to protect, improve watershed

CASSIDY RILEY April 3, 2013

A new local group hopes to turn an impaired river into an admired river. The Iowa River Friends is organizing its structure, and the members hope the group will come to fruition by mid-April. Its mission...

Construction beside the Rec Center is ahead of schedule and below budget

BRIANNA JETT April 3, 2013

The construction near the University of Iowa’s Campus Recreation & Wellness Center is ahead of schedule and below budget. The project is part two of a three-phase plan with three goals: to add...

Man arranged for nine pounds of marijuana to be delivered

REBECCA MORIN April 3, 2013

A local man has been accused of arranging nine pounds of marijuana to be delivered to a residence. Grant Mehmen, 23, was charged Monday with solicitation to commit a felony. Johnson County Drug Task...

Man accused of possessing prescription drugs

REBECCA MORIN April 3, 2013

A local man has been accused of having prescription drugs without a prescription. Matthew Smith, 23, was charged Monday with unlawful possession of prescription drugs and controlled-substance violation. Iowa...

Man charged with possessing more than 47.5 grams of marijuana

REBECCA MORIN April 3, 2013

A local man has been accused of possessing more than 47.5 grams of marijuana. Daniel Louis, 36, was charged April 1 with a tax-stamp violation and controlled-substance violation. A law-enforcement official...

UI greeks participate in "Do it in the Dark" month

JONATHAN SOLIS April 2, 2013

University of Iowa greeks will participate in “Do it in the Dark” this month as part of a challenge to lower their energy bill and increase their knowledge of sustainability. The challenge...

Man steals sewing machine, money, and a PlayStation

REBECCA MORIN April 2, 2013

A local man was accused of stealing a sewing machine, money, and a PlayStation. Earl McKee, 22, was charged April 1 with third-degree burglary and possession of marijuana. Iowa City police officers responded...

HOUSE and TOGA Parties to run in 2013 UISG election

JONATHAN SOLIS April 2, 2013

Students kicked off the 2013 University of Iowa Student Government election season early on Monday morning. The official start of campaign season brings with it bright orange HOUSE Party shirts and light...

UI Main Library faced a construction setback over spring break

STACEY MURRAY April 2, 2013

People entering the University of Iowa Main Library are greeted by sounds of construction hidden behind a tack board wall displaying promising renderings of new study spaces. And despite a setback over...

Search for head UI librarian underway

NICK HASSETT April 2, 2013

A time of change is coming for libraries, with the use of traditional resources being challenged by new information technology. It’s a challenge that four finalists for the position of University...

UI professors collaborate with Northwestern on autism research

CASSIDY RILEY April 2, 2013

Researchers at two Big Ten universities are working together to broaden scientific understanding of a fairly mysterious yet growing more common disorder. Molly Losh, a Northwestern associate professor...