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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

Former Hawkeye football player charged with OWI

JORDYN REILAND February 25, 2013

A former Hawkeye football player has been accused of driving while intoxicated. According to a Johnson County Sheriff’s Office complaint, 23-year-old Collin Sleeper was stopped for driving approximately...

Iowa City police retrieve stolen Petland dog

REBECCA MORIN February 25, 2013

A dog reportedly stolen from Petland was located and returned last week unharmed. According to an Iowa City police press release, officers responded to Petland because a dog had reportedly been stolen....

Police: Coralville man attacks mother with a knife

REBECCA MORIN February 25, 2013

A Coralville man was arrested after allegedly stabbing his mother in the shoulder. Philippe Diamitani, 24, was charged Feb. 23 with domestic assault and willful injury. Coralville police officials were...

Muscatine man charged after driving recklessly on a snowy road

REBECCA MORIN February 25, 2013

A Muscatine man has been arrested after reportedly recklessly driving on a road covered in snow. Reiland was driving in the turn lane going westbound on Highway 6 on a road covered with snow. Reiland...

Local man arrested for possession of marijuana

REBECCA MORIN February 25, 2013

A local man was arrested after returning to a party he was allowed to leave. Roberto Caez, 18, was accused Feb. 22 with controlled-substance violation. Iowa City police officials responded to a noise...

Man arrested for possession of multiple drug paraphernalia

REBECCA MORIN February 25, 2013

A local man was arrested after Johnson County officials allegedly found approximately 2.5 ounces of cocaine during a drug search. Raymond Dougherty, 62, was accused Feb. 21 with unlawful possession of...

Woman sues UIHC for medical negligence

CASSIDY RILEY February 25, 2013

An Illinois woman has filed a suit against the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, claiming the loss of the mobility and use of her arm. According to a court document, on Feb. 9, 2010, Emily Rumfelt...

UI medical student’s proposal for loans makes headway with legislators

LAUREN COFFEY February 22, 2013

In an economy still struggling, many students find it difficult to pay for college. Freezing tuition has been one of the many discussed items to help alleviate the cost of attending a university. One...

Lunch With the Chefs honors late Louis Szathmary

REBECCA MORIN February 22, 2013

Guests may have rushed into the IMU Main Lounge Thursday expecting just a meal of chicken liver pate  and wild mushroom custard. However, an event meant to honor larger-than-life cooking legend Louis...

Eastern Iowa man’s business creates product to replace shaving cream

BRIANNA JETT February 22, 2013

One local entrepreneur is taking shaving to a whole new level. Ron Christensen, the owner of Game Day Iowa 805 Second St., Coralville, invented a new shaving product called Revolt, which boasts complete...

UI suspends sharing student information for gun permits following investigation

BRENT GRIFFITHS February 22, 2013

A Des Moines Register investigation into the University of Iowa’s disclosure of confidential information to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office for gun-permit cases has prompted officials to...

Downtown Iowa City space set for complete renovation

QUENTIN MISIAG February 22, 2013

The owner of the last remaining vacant building along a two-block portion of South Clinton Street hopes a $650,000 renovation project can help continue the wave of recent downtown redevelopment projects...