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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

Nebraska man arrested after found parked off I-80

REBECCA MORIN February 18, 2013

A Nebraska man was arrested after being found parked off Interstate 80 in a white van. Samuel Dillon, 34, was accused Feb. 16 with second-degree theft. An Iowa State trooper located a white Chevrolet...

Man arrested after admitting to selling marijuana to roommate

REBECCA MORIN February 18, 2013

A local man was arrested after he admitted to selling marijuana to his roommate. Ryan Markley, 25, was accused Feb. 16 with possession of controlled substance and a controlled substance violation. Iowa...

Local man arrested after assaulting police officer

REBECCA MORIN February 18, 2013

A local man was arrested after assaulting a police officer and then threatening to harm their family. Iowa City police officials responded to report of an intoxicated male subject that just drove away...

Iowa City officials, business owners react to possible minimum wage increase

BRENT GRIFFITHS February 18, 2013

University of Iowa students and other workers across the country may see an increase in the minimum wage — President Obama has suggested to raise it from $7.25 to $9. However, some believe the proposed...

UI College of Education regroups following former dean’s resignation

CASSIDY RILEY February 18, 2013

One University of Iowa official says interim Dean Nicholas Colangelo has worked “tirelessly” to help the College of Education move forward after what some called a crisis last semester. “It’s...

UI adds Wind Energy certificate

REBECCA MORIN February 18, 2013

With one of the nation’s highest wind-energy capacity, Iowa is continuing to increase its involvement with sustainable energy production — this time at the higher-education level. The University...

New nail salon aims to bring diversity to downtown Iowa City

QUENTIN MISIAG February 18, 2013

After more than four years, nearly 5 feet of floodwater, and a two mile move, Dalena Tran’s V’s Nail Studio is once again back in business — this time aiming to draw a more diverse clientele...

UI entrepreneur center officials seek new $7M budget

QUENTIN MISIAG February 15, 2013

As more students venture down the once unconventional path of entrepreneurship, two University of Iowa leaders are making the push for expanded facilities, business partnerships, additional online classes,...

Teach For America sees increased interest on UI campus

HILLARY ROSENCRANTS February 15, 2013

The University of Iowa has seen an increase in the number of students participating in Teach for America this year, despite what officials call a general lack of awareness about the program on campus. Teach...

Parking Ramp 2 expected to be completely demolished today

BRIANNA JETT February 15, 2013

In an interview with The Daily Iowan, University of Iowa President Sally Mason revealed that she expects the UI Hospitals and Clinics Parking Ramp 2 to be demolished by today. Because of relatively warm...

Local woman arrested while son found playing with crack rock

REBECCA MORIN February 15, 2013

A local woman has been arrested after her son was allegedly found in their home playing with crack. Tiffany Johnson, 25, was accused Wednesday with possession of a controlled substance, controlled substance...

Man arrested after nearly striking civilian with his car

REBECCA MORIN February 15, 2013

A Muscatine man was arrested after almost striking a person with his car. Morris Nunn, 46, was charged Wednesday with third-degree theft and eluding. Nunn allegedly filled his vehicle’s gas tank with...