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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

Iowa legislation would give schools more authority in cyber-bullying cases

JONATHAN SOLIS March 5, 2013

With the advent of the Internet and texting, coping with bullies has become more difficult for school officials. Newly proposed legislation in the Iowa House could give schools more authority to address...

Woman accused of providing alcohol to child arrested again

REBECCA MORIN March 5, 2013

Natasha Kriener, 27, is accused of interfering with a Department of Correctional Services officer Monday. Kriener was convicted after her toddler had a blood alcohol level of .097. She was allegedly intoxicated...

Woman whose child was found playing with crack is to be released to correctional services

CASSIDY RILEY March 5, 2013

A local woman who was arrested after her son was allegedly found playing with crack is to be released to the 6th Judicial Department of Correctional Services. Tiffany Johnson, 25, is charged with possession...

UI Health Works denies lawsuit’s charges

CASSIDY RILEY March 5, 2013

The University of Iowa Health Works, an affiliate of the UI Hospitals & Clinics, responded to a woman’s lawsuit by denying all charges against it and demanding a trial by jury. Barbara Gericke...

Early Iowa City farmers market begins Saturday

JORDYN REILAND March 5, 2013

The first early spring market will begin on Saturday at a local elementary school. According to a city of Iowa City press release, the off-season markets will be held four times in March and April. This...

UI, foundation win awards

KRISTEN EAST March 5, 2013

The University of Iowa and the UI Foundation recently won awards for a number of marketing and communication projects displayed across university departments and projects. The American Advertising Federation...

U.S. pork export projected to increase

CASSIDY RILEY March 4, 2013

Pork exports hit record highs in 2012, and further success is projected for 2013.  In 2012, U.S. pork exports reached a record 5.38 billion pounds at a value of $6.3 billion. Iowa produces 28 percent...

UI Museum of Art fundraises for conservation of Pollock painting, other museum needs

STACEY MURRAY March 4, 2013

Jackson Pollock’s painting Mural at present sits in California, where the Getty Museum is working to conserve the prized piece of modern art. A bit fewer than 1,800 miles away, the University of...

Local jeweler looks to the past and future in business

QUENTIN MISIAG March 4, 2013

From peeling potatoes and fixing clocks during high school to owning a nearly 70-year-old downtown retail store, Willa Dickens has seen it all — at least in the language of jewelry. Dickens, who co-owns...

Branstad makes appointments to Board of Regents

DI STAFF March 4, 2013

Gov. Terry Branstad appointed two new members to the state Board of Regents on March 1. Branstad also reappointed Regent President Craig Lang to his position. Lang’s term expires at the end of April,...

Woman arrested after stealing dogs from Petland on different occasions

DI STAFF March 4, 2013

An Iowa woman has been arrested for allegedly stealing a miniature poodle from Petland. Diana Chance, 46, was charged Feb. 28 with second-degree theft. On Feb. 10, a miniature poodle that is valued at...