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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

RAGBRAI announces overnight stops

DES MOINES — The announcement of overnight towns for the 41st-annual RAGBRAI on Jan. 26 capped the daylong Iowa Bike Expo, an event featuring vendors from across the nation who exhibited everything from...

Tyler Olson to head Iowa Democratic Party

BRENT GRIFFITHS January 28, 2013

The Iowa Democratic Party State Central Committee elected a new chairman Jan. 25. Rep. Tyler Olson, D-Cedar Rapids, was chosen to replace outgoing chair Sue Dvorsky who was elected in June 2010. “Iowa...

Man charged after driving without headlights or taillights

REBECCA MORIN January 28, 2013

A local man has been accused of trying to elude police. Keegan Feeney, 19, 101 Shrader Road, was accused Jan. 26 with eluding and OWI. Iowa City police attempted to pull over Feeney’s vehicle for...

Local man accused of keeping a drug house

REBECCA MORIN January 28, 2013

An Iowa City man has been accused of keeping a drug house after Iowa City police allegedly discovered burned marijuana roaches when clearing the residence during a party. Gabriel Armento, 19, 511 S....

Man accused of driving while intoxicated and possessing a weapon

REBECCA MORIN January 28, 2013

An Oxford, Iowa, man reportedly landed in a steep embankment when his vehicle left the roadway. Baker reportedly showed signs of impairment and admitted to smoking marijuana and taking antidepressants....

Official cause of Iowa City dental lab fire determined

KRISTEN EAST January 25, 2013

Iowa City fire investigators completed their investigation on Thursday of a fire that occurred Tuesday at 1515 Jackson Avenue and determined that an unattended pot of oil in an apartment unit caused the...

Study: ER visits involving energy drinks skyrocket

BRIANNA JETT January 25, 2013

They can help you study, but they can also trigger a trip to the hospital. The number of visits to emergency rooms involving energy drinks skyrocketed from 2007 to 2011, according to a report released...

Dance Marathon families use variety in fundraising

BRENT GRIFFITHS January 25, 2013

From the lush trimmed greens of a golf course to natural skin products to the pinnacle of family traditions — a cookbook — Dance Marathon families demonstrate that it’s not only students clad...

UI preps for future meningitis outbreaks

STACEY MURRAY January 25, 2013

University of Iowa pharmacists believe it’s their job to inform and prepare students for future infectious outbreaks. The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy hosted an event Thursday covering...

Alternative autism therapies prove successful in local programs

MANDI CAROZZA January 25, 2013

As new evidence shows that some children with autism can outgrow the disorder, alternative treatment methods such as therapeutic horseback riding are encouraging these kids to step outside of their comfort...

Johnson County Salvation Army falls short of Christmas Campaign goal

KRISTEN EAST January 25, 2013

The Johnson County Salvation Army fell short of its fundraising goal in their 2012 Christmas Campaign. Donors and volunteers helped the Johnson County Salvation Army raise $334,105. Their goal was to...

Iowa City businesses to support February giving campaigns

KRISTEN EAST January 25, 2013

More than 30 Iowa City businesses will collaborate in support of two giving campaigns next month. The University of Iowa Heart and Vascular Center invited businesses to support the campaign. The second...