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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

Kid Captain: Blake Derby continues to inspire others after chest surgery

BRIANNA JETT November 26, 2012

Blake Derby is not like most teenagers. At only 15 years old, he is using his experience of overcoming challenging situations to help those around him and other children still in the hospital. Blake...

Iowa City officials to vote on flood-mitigation plan for Taft Speedway Levee Project

DI STAFF November 26, 2012

City staff has recommended that the Iowa City City Council vote to proceed with a specific plan for the Taft Speedway Levee Project. City staff has recommended that city officials proceed with Taft Speedway...

Iowa City City Council to vote on city taxicab regulations

DI STAFF November 26, 2012

City officials are looking into amending regulations for Iowa City taxicabs. City staff and taxi companies met on Oct. 31 to discuss possible changes, and officials hope to proceed with several changes....

UI employee files for new trial against former dean of College of Law

DI STAFF November 26, 2012

A former teaching candidate for the University of Iowa has filed for a new trial in her lawsuit against the former dean of the UI College of Law, according to online federal court documents. Teresa Wagner,...

Coralville man charged with third-degree fraud

DI STAFF November 26, 2012

A Coralville man has been accused of third-degree fraudulent practice from an Iowa City bank. According to a Coralville police complaint, Carl Carter, 31, 715 Fifth Ave., was charged Sept. 24 with third-degree...

UI professor charged with five counts of controlled substance violations

DI STAFF November 26, 2012

A University of Iowa professor has been accused of attempting to obtain prescriptions under a false name for the controlled-substance hydrocodone at numerous Iowa City area pharmacies. According to Iowa...

Two men arrested in Nov. 18 shooting

DI STAFF November 26, 2012

An investigation led by the Iowa City and Cedar Rapids police has led to the arrests of two men reportedly involved in a shooting Nov. 18. Police responded to Mercy Hospital, 500 E. Market St., at 9:13...

Federal drug charges filed in Iowa City trailer-park shooting case

DI STAFF November 26, 2012

Charges have been filed in federal court against two men previously charged in Johnson County in connection with an Aug. 16 trailer-park shooting, according to online federal court documents. Norman...

UI administrator still employed following sexual abuse charge

DI STAFF November 26, 2012

A University of Iowa Housing and Dining senior systems administrator will still remain employed after being charged with sexual abuse. Ronald Mulder, 45, was charged Nov. 15 with third-degree sexual abuse. According...

Woman accused of giving alcohol to child pleads guilty

DI STAFF November 26, 2012

A woman previously accused of two felonies in connection with giving alcohol to a 22-month-old child pleaded guilty last week, according to online court documents. Natasha Kriener was accused of felony...

Climbing wall still closed indefinitely

DI STAFF November 26, 2012

The University of Iowa Campus Recreation & Wellness Center has yet to reopen its climbing wall following a UI student’s fall more than two weeks ago. According to the Rec Center website, the wall...

Iowa City residents share diversity complaints with police and transportation

LAUREN COFFEY November 16, 2012

Some immigrants living in Iowa City are calling for reform in the Iowa City police and the Iowa City transportation system. More than 20 community members expressed their concerns Thursday night at a...