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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

Inmate claims Marshall admitted to killing Versypt

BRENT GRIFFITHS February 4, 2013

Earl Freeman’s chains scraped across the floor of the Johnson County Courthouse on Feb. 1. He shuffled to the stand to testify against once-fellow-inmate Justin Marshall. Marshall, 22, is on trial,...

Branstad’s education proposal incentivizes pursuing teaching jobs

LAYLA PENA February 4, 2013

Gov. Terry Branstad’s education proposal aims to make the teaching profession more attractive to veteran teachers as well as students of education. Several University of Iowa education officials...

Democrat Dahms chosen as Johnson County Board of Supervisors candidate

QUENTIN MISIAG February 4, 2013

The votes are in, and current Johnson County Democrats head Terry Dahms has been selected to run for the vacant seat on the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. He received the nomination during a Jan....

Local man arrested after carrying seven grams of marijuana on him

REBECCA MORIN February 4, 2013

A local man was arrested after Iowa City police Special Response Team reportedly located seven grams of marijuana plus 21 individually packed marijuana bags. Roberto Leyva, 27, was accused Jan. 31 with...

Local man arrested after fleeing the scene of an assault

REBECCA MORIN February 4, 2013

A local man was arrested after reportedly fleeing the scene of an assault while trying to commit burglary. Tyrone Harris, 23, was accused Jan. 18 with first-degree burglary. Harris assaulted a victim...

Dance Marathon 19 sets records

LAUREN COFFEY AND BRIANNA JETT February 4, 2013

It’s more than consistency — it’s success. Twenty-fours of dancing ended with yet another record-breaking year at University of Iowa Dance Marathon 19. Dancers wiped the tears from their...

Iowa City School District implements new emergency evacuation plan

STACEY MURRAY February 4, 2013

City High, among other Iowa City area schools, has set the wheels in motion to start a new emergency evacuation plan. City High faculty will begin their training this week. The ALICE program — alert,...

UI Dance Marathon Big Event arrives amid fanfare

REBECCA MORIN February 1, 2013

It’s the final countdown. In just a few hours, 365 days of effort from students, staff, the community, and families will be showcased as Dance Marathon kicks off the 19th Big Event tonight in the...

Former suspect Thompson testifies in Justin Marshall murder trial

MANDI CAROZZA February 1, 2013

Three years ago, Charles William Curtis Thompson was the primary suspect in the October 2009 homicide of an Iowa City landlord. But on Thursday, Thompson, now 20, took the stand as a witness, testifying...

Fraternity becomes "part of family" for Dance Marathon patient

BRENT GRIFFITHS February 1, 2013

A small silver box not much bigger than the tip of a finger dangles off a black leather necklace in Cameron Christiansen’s hand. A member of last year’s University of Iowa Dance Marathon...

UI officials back Regent Lang’s transparency proposals

JONATHAN SOLIS February 1, 2013

Two University of Iowa leaders say they support a proposal calling for greater transparency among the three state Board of Regents’ universities. Regent President Craig Lang submitted a draft proposal...

Officials: Blue Zone will encourage Iowa City residents to live healthier

QUENTIN MISIAG February 1, 2013

Often cited as a great place for businesses to prosper and families to grow, Iowa City is no stranger to recognition. After Wednesday morning’s announcement in Des Moines, the city can now add another...