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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

East to be next Daily Iowan editor-in-chief

NICK HASSETT March 12, 2013

Kristen East will enter her junior year at the University of Iowa next year, yet she’ll also take on a role typically left for seniors: editor-in-chief of The Daily Iowan. “I’ve always...

Local man charged after stabbing girlfriend

REBECCA MORIN March 12, 2013

A local man has been accused of stabbing his girlfriend in the bicep. Dakota Washington, 21, was charged Sunday with domestic abuse and willful injury. Washington and the woman got into an argument on...

‘Project Prom’ to extend its service

JORDYN REILAND March 12, 2013

City officials are extending their “Project Prom” event following a large number of donations. According to an Iowa City press release, the program received more than 150 dress donations,...

UI professor speaks about College of Law’s discrimination lawsuit

BRENT GRIFFITHS March 11, 2013

A University of Iowa law professor, speaking publicly about a part-time employee’s lawsuit against the school, said he agreed with a judge who denied her a new trial on March 8. Herbert Hovenkamp...

Two officers wounded in North Liberty shooting Sunday night

ANNA THEODOSIS March 11, 2013

NORTH LIBERTY — Two police officers were wounded in a North Liberty shooting Sunday night. According to the Associated Press, Iowa Department of Public Safety spokeswoman Jessica Lown said their injuries...

Iowa City Blue Zone Project urges religious community involvement

MANDI CAROZZA March 11, 2013

As a Blue Zones community, Iowa City residents are expected to follow the “Power 9” guidelines — one of which includes belonging to a faith-based community — but local officials have no...

Tree Huggers remove sweaters from downtown Iowa City, plan for donations

HILLARY ROSENCRANTS March 11, 2013

Knitted sweaters no longer adorn the trees of downtown Iowa City, but local knitters say the Tree Huggers that were displayed all winter will now provide warmth to those who need it. Tree Huggers, a project...

UI officials to discuss Iowa’s mental health care situation at Wednesday’s Board of Regents meeting

STACEY MURRAY March 11, 2013

The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine is working to fit the needs of the state’s insufficient mental-health care with progressive programs while the Iowa Legislature tries to pass funding...

Man charged after passing out counterfeit bills

REBECCA MORIN March 11, 2013

An Iowa man has been accused of passing out counterfeit bills at Tobacco Outlet. Tyrone Jones, 33, was charged March 7 with forgery. Coralville police officers were dispatched Sept. 7, 2012, after receiving...

North Liberty man accused of strangling his girlfriend

REBECCA MORIN March 11, 2013

A North Liberty man has been accused of choking his girlfriend. Anthony Long, Jr., 31, was charged Feb. 20 with domestic assault causing bodily injury. Long allegedly punched his live-in girlfriend in...

Appearance concerning revoking local woman’s parole has been scheduled

CASSIDY RILEY March 11, 2013

An appearance has been scheduled concerning the revocation of probation from a local woman who was found guilty of allowing her toddler to consume alcohol. According to a police complaint, on Feb. 15,...

Trial set for local woman accused of letting her child play with crack rock

CASSIDY RILEY March 11, 2013

A trial has been set for a local woman whose child was allegedly found by police playing with crack. On Feb. 13, Iowa City police offers responded to a 911 call from Johnson’s children, who reportedly...