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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

Marshall murder trial testimony centers on legal pad

LAUREN COFFEY January 30, 2013

Testimony in the trial of a 20-year-old accused of killing an Iowa City landlord in 2009 centered on a yellow legal pad Tuesday. The piece of evidence, presented by the state, allegedly contains notes...

Mason calls Regents evaluation ‘very productive’

CASSIDY RILEY January 30, 2013

Almost two months after the state Board of Regents’ concern about the performance of University of Iowa President Sally Mason came to light, the regents held regular evaluations of all regent university...

Dance Marathon patient singing on her tiptoes following cancer recovery

CASSIDY RILEY January 30, 2013

A 15 percent chance of survival. That is what Lauren Ballard’s doctors told her parents after her second relapse in 2011. At the age of 2, Lauren was diagnosed with Wilms tumor. The tumor starts...

Iowa City hires new officer for downtown assignment

REBECCA MORIN January 30, 2013

Whether it is a bite to eat or browsing for a new book, Iowa City’s downtown and North Marketplace serve families and students alike. With this in mind, officials note a safe environment is crucial. With...

Harkin, other lawmakers receive substantial support from UI

BRENT GRIFFITHS January 30, 2013

Legislation and policy may be presented in Washington, D.C., and Des Moines, but Iowa’s lawmakers are increasingly consulting people near a different dome: the Old Capitol and University of Iowa...

Man accused of possessing bath salts in tongue of his shoe

REBECCA MORIN January 30, 2013

A North Liberty man was arrested after a small vial of bath salts was allegedly located under the tongue of his shoe. Jarrod Lumsdon, 26, was accused July 21, 2012 with second-offense controlled substance. Lumsdon...

Dance Marathon 2-year-old’s fight with cancer inspires hope

BRIANNA JETT January 29, 2013

With a count of three, she falls back, fearless. The pillows catch her with a bounce, and she leaps back up. This time, she counts faster. Her grandmother stands close, arms ready to catch, but little...

Murder trial resumes today after jury sent home early Monday

BRENT GRIFFITHS January 29, 2013

The jury was excused Monday for Justin Marshall’s trial for reasons that remain unclear, but Johnson County prosecutors indicate that the jury will return to the courtroom today. Both Johnson County...

Local group speaks out against The Chauncey

NICK HASSETT January 29, 2013

After a 6-1 Iowa City City Council vote to approve building a 20-story building at the intersection of College and Gilbert Streets, many thought the matter had been settled. But one local group is still...

UI officials, students offer mixed responses on women combat roles

CASSIDY RILEY January 29, 2013

Women may now share in the action. The Pentagon lifted its long-standing policy barring women from serving in combat positions in the military on Jan. 24, and University of Iowa officials say the policy...

UI launches new website to improve outreach efforts

LAUREN COFFEY January 29, 2013

University of Iowa officials launched a new website earlier this month to help increase the university’s transparency and outreach efforts. The new website, run by the Hawkeye Caucus, offers a multitude...

Former contestant of ‘The Voice’ to headline UI Dance Marathon Big Event

LAYLA PENA January 29, 2013

Dance Marathon participants will be treated to a celebrity voice at this weekend’s Big Event. Jamie Lono, a former contestant on “The Voice,” will headline the University of Iowa’s...