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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

Coralville man charged after fleeing the scene of a burglary

REBECCA MORIN January 21, 2013

A Coralville man was arrested after fleeing the scene of an alleged burglary after a witness heard a loud noise. Derrick Harris Jr., 19, was charged on Jan. 17 with third-degree burglary. Harris reportedly...

Iowa City woman arrested after being found unresponsive in bathroom

REBECCA MORIN January 21, 2013

An Iowa City woman was arrested by Iowa City police after being found unresponsive in a bathroom. Kimberly Robinson, 46, 279 Paddock Circle, was accused Sept. 8, 2012, of second-offense possession of...

Woman charged with contraband

REBECCA MORIN January 21, 2013

An Iowa City woman was repotedly found with 12.93 grams of marijuana after being incarcerated for another incident. Evelyn Chinchilla, 22, 1527 Aber Ave. Apt. 11, failed to report to Iowa City officers...

Man charged after attempted attack on Brother’s Bar employee

REBECCA MORIN January 21, 2013

An Ames man has been accused of interference with official acts after allegedly attempting to attack a staff member at Brother’s Bar. Jacob Waugh, 19, was charged on Jan. 10 at Brother’s with possession...

News briefs from Winter Break

DI STAFF January 21, 2013

Baldus University of Iowa officials renamed its chapter of the American Association of University Professors after the late UI Professor David C. Baldus. Baldus served as a law professor and as a member...

Iowa City businesses giving back ‘For The Kids’

QUENTIN MISIAG January 21, 2013

The University of Iowa Dance Marathon has raised more than $11.2 million since 1995. And as its 2013 Big Event nears, officials say their continued success would not be possible without numerous local...

Iowa City remembers Martin Luther King Jr.

LAUREN COFFEY January 21, 2013

As the University of Iowa and Iowa City community continue their annual celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. this week, several voices say there is still progress to be made locally to advance many of...

UI officials expect flu increase as students return

BRIANNA JETT January 21, 2013

Caught in the coughs and sneezes of students, the influenza virus looms in the minds of local officials as the University of Iowa comes back to life after winter break. This year’s flu not only...

Local moped company expands following rising demand

CASSIDY RILEY January 21, 2013

With gas prices inching toward the $4 mark and buses becoming increasingly congested, student demand for alternative transportation has risen. Tommy Le, co-owner of local moped sales and rental service...

Jail officials to consider educational viewing material following lawsuit

NICK HASSETT January 21, 2013

A lawsuit stemming from a disagreement over explicit movies shown to inmates at the Iowa State Penitentiary has prompted local jail administrators to say such movies have no place in their facilities. Administrators...

Mount Pleasant senior, former Dance Marathon kid hits the mat after leukemia battle

STACEY MURRAY January 21, 2013

Most wrestlers strive to keep the winter weight from complicating their seasons in an emotionally and physically demanding sport, but Dillyn Mumme, a Mount Pleasant, Iowa, senior, struggles to keep 132...

Iowa City to consider rehabilitating vacant bar

NICK HASSETT January 21, 2013

The City Council Economic Development Committee has recommended that a vacant building be renovated for office and commercial use. The former Field House Bar facility could be renovated as part of the...