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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 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...

Woman charged with possessing drug kit with grandchildren present

REBECCA MORIN April 1, 2013

A North Liberty woman has been accused of hiding a “drug kit” underneath her bedroom floor. Dawn Blaszczyk, 46, was charged March 28 with possession of a controlled substance and endangerment....

Coralville man charged with third-offense OWI

REBECCA MORIN April 1, 2013

A Coralville man has been accused of drinking alcohol and driving under the influence. Samuel King Jr., 43, was charged March 29 with third-offense OWI and driving while barred. Iowa City police officials...

Women accused after repeatedly punching victim

REBECCA MORIN April 1, 2013

Two women have been accused of punching another woman in the head at least 40 times. Yadira Gallegos, 33, and Nuvia Gallegos, 28, were charged March 18 with first-degree burglary and assault causing bodily...

Women charged after forging $2,500 check

REBECCA MORIN April 1, 2013

A Cedar Rapids woman has been accused of forging a $2,500 check and depositing it in her bank account. Rondesha Roundtree, 26, was charged Aug. 20, 2010, with second-degree theft. A check for $2,500...

Rep. Tyler Olson endorses Braley for Senate seat

JORDYN REILAND April 1, 2013

Rep. Tyler Olson, D-Cedar Rapids, who is also the Iowa Democratic Party chairman, on March 29 endorsed Rep. Bruce Braley, D-Iowa, for the Senate seat that Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, will vacate after next...

UI student struck by Cambus files lawsuit against driver, university, state

CASSIDY RILEY April 1, 2013

A University of Iowa nursing student has filed a lawsuit against the UI, the state of Iowa, and the Cambus operator who was involved in the accident at the intersection of Madison and Washington Streets...

Basketball tournaments create economic boon for Iowa City

QUENTIN MISIAG April 1, 2013

Area officials pointed to the first two rounds of the Division I NCAA and NIT basketball tournaments as boons to the Iowa City area’s economic engine, revving up business for the local restaurant,...

Iowa Memorial Union now includes gender-neutral restroom

BRIANNA JETT April 1, 2013

On the third floor of the Iowa Memorial Union, an old bathroom now has a new name. One family restroom was relabeled as a “gender-neutral restroom” in an effort to be more inclusive to students...

UI Veterans Association Warrior Challenge grows in second year

LAUREN COFFEY April 1, 2013

Only 2 percent of University of Iowa students are veterans. But on March 30, 375 participants showed their support for the military during the UI Veterans Association Warrior Challenge. “My father...

Recycling competition ends at UI today

REBECCA MORIN April 1, 2013

The University of Iowa has reached the end of an eight-week recycling competition, and although it doesn’t look like the UI will come out on top, officials said they’re encouraged by how the...