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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

UI School of Music undergraduate enrollment down

MANDI CAROZZA February 11, 2013

Ever since the University of Iowa School of Music lost its building to the 2008 flood, undergraduate enrollment in the major has fallen and those in the school blame the lack of a permanent location for...

Johnson County supervisors approve nearly $9M bridge-replacement project

BRENT GRIFFITHS February 11, 2013

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors approved a nearly $9 million bridge replacement project for Mehaffey bridge, but are not pleased with the total cost. Local lawmakers said various options are...

New home for UI Center for Human Rights to be decided in coming weeks

REBECCA MORIN February 11, 2013

Last semester, shouts were heard across the Pentacrest protesting the closing of the University of Iowa Center for Human Rights.  This semester, however, cheers may be heard instead. In September 2012,...

Daily Iowan staffers win Iowa Newspaper Association awards

KRISTEN EAST February 11, 2013

The Daily Iowan picked up several awards this past weekend in the Iowa Newspaper Foundation’s 2013 Better Newspaper Contests. Two DI staffers won first and second place in the Best Personality Feature...

Early voting for supervisor election starts Wednesday

JORDYN REILAND February 11, 2013

Early voting for the Johnson County supervisor election will be available starting Wednesday at the Auditor’s Office. According to a county press release, voting will be available during normal business...

Local man arrested for marijuana possession

REBECCA MORIN February 11, 2013

A local man has been arrested after allegedly exchanging money and baggies of marijuana with a classmate at Tate High. John Mitchell Jr., 18, was accused Feb. 7 with a controlled-substance violation....

Man arrested for marijuana possession during traffic stop

REBECCA MORIN February 11, 2013

A man has been arrested after a police canine reportedly smelled marijuana during routine traffic stop. Austin Rydsewsky, 19, Plainfield, Ill., was charged with possession/delivery of marijuana and OWI. Iowa...

Woman arrested after allegedly stealing from Von Maur

REBECCA MORIN February 11, 2013

A local woman was arrested after allegedly walking out of Von Maur with merchandise that added up to approximately $1,662 without paying it. Darcie Hutzell, 37, was accused Feb. 8 with second-degree theft. Hutzell...

Man accused of driving into Coralville Scheel’s last month pleads not guilty

CASSIDY RILEY February 11, 2013

A local man who has been accused of driving into the Coralville Scheel’s and attempting to burgle the store has pled not guilty to all charges. Joseph Moreno pled on Feb. 6. The 23-year-old was taken...

The Right Fit: A look at the future of retail in Iowa City

QUENTIN MISIAG February 11, 2013

Brooklynn DeVan loves Iowa City, from its "buy-local" mentality found in the many aroma-filled coffee shops and eclectic clothing boutiques to its restaurants of many flavors. But the University...

Do undergrads show improvement in their first two years of college? Researcher says no

LAYLA PENA February 8, 2013

As Josipa Roksa greeted the University of Iowa crowd that gathered for her presentation, she acknowledged the gloomy weather outside and warned, “I don’t have a happy topic for you this morning.” The...

Sustainability officials plan expansion of hydration stations at the UI

NICK HASSETT February 8, 2013

Rienow Hall: 21,370. English-Philosophy Building: 16,290. Macbride Hall: 15,355. As of Wednesday afternoon, that’s the number of plastic water bottles saved at three locations on campus through...