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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

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...

Chicchelly appointed as 6th Judicial District judge

KRISTEN EAST February 15, 2013

Marcy Chicchelly has been appointed as judge to the 6th Judicial District, according to a release from Gov. Terry Branstad’s office. Chicchelly, a Cedar Rapids native, received a law degree from the...

Supervisors set May 7 voting day for new justice-center proposal

QUENTIN MISIAG February 15, 2013

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has set May 7 as the date to vote on a smaller proposed justice center. During a meeting Thursday at the Johnson County Administration Building, the supervisors...

Urban planning students receive national award

KRISTEN EAST February 15, 2013

Graduate students in the University of Iowa School of Urban and Regional Planning received national recognition from the American Institute of Certified Planners for a sustainability project in Dubuque. The...

Venue changes face final test

NICK HASSETT February 15, 2013

A proposed change to the entertainment-venue policy in Iowa City will face its final test before the City Council at its Feb. 19 meeting. The measure would allow 19- and 20-year-olds to remain in entertainment...

City council may change waste container laws

NICK HASSETT February 15, 2013

The Iowa City City Council will consider an ordinance that would require waste containers to be stored out of public view. The ordinance amends the housing code and solid-waste ordinance to require storage...

Council to consider taxi rules changes

NICK HASSETT February 15, 2013

The Iowa City City Council may change rules for taxis in Iowa City. The council will consider a resolution that would remove issuance dates established by a previous council resolution, as well as setting...

Mason presents goals following audit of Peter Gray situation

BRIANNA JETT February 15, 2013

In response to the Athletics Department’s internal audit regarding Peter Gray, University of Iowa President Sally Mason has outlined specific goals. Gray, a former associate director of Athletic...

Burlington/Clinton intersection may be getting a makeover

NICK HASSETT February 15, 2013

The Iowa City City Council will consider a resolution to improve the Burlington/Clinton intersection. The resolution, to be read at the council’s Feb. 19 meeting, authorizes Shive-Hattery Inc to provide...

Q&A: Mason talks internal audit, in-state tuition

DI STAFF February 15, 2013

The Daily Iowan sat down with President Sally Mason on Thursday about her requests to the state Legislature about funding for the regent universities, her recent efforts of transparency, and the recent...