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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

Consignment store Merci doing well in the economy

LAUREN COFFEY September 27, 2012

In this economy, business is booming for consignment stores, where buyers can take their old clothes and get “new” ones at a cheaper cost. “[Consignment stores] are the perfect marriage,”...

New UI police tool aids sexual assault victims

MATT STARNS September 27, 2012

University of Iowa police Crime-Prevention Specialist Alton Poole’s blaze-orange rubber bracelet clashes with his suit, but he doesn’t seem to mind. “I look at it as this is a resource...

North Liberty woman attempts suicide by fire

DI STAFF September 27, 2012

A North Liberty woman was charged Sept. 24 after she allegedly set her apartment on fire in an attempt to kill herself. According to a North Liberty police complaint, Colette Prybil, 45, was charged...

Man deposits empty envelopes, withdraws money

DI STAFF September 27, 2012

An Iowa City man was charged Sept. 25 after he and another subject allegedly deposited empty envelopes in ATMs, claiming they contained thousands of dollars. According to an Iowa City police complaint,...

Juweid agrees to stop practicing medicine in Iowa

DI STAFF September 27, 2012

Former University of Iowa radiology Professor Malik Juweid has agreed to stop practicing medicine in Iowa, according to an Iowa Board of Medicine press release. Juweid previously practiced nuclear medicine...

UI Homecoming parade causes closures

DI STAFF September 27, 2012

On Friday, the University of Iowa Homecoming Parade will cause some closures and operational changes. According to an Iowa City press release, starting at 6 a.m. Friday, the bus interchange near the intersection...

SAE members have chance for appeal

STACEY MURRAY September 27, 2012

Members of the University of Iowa Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity may have a chance to appeal their expulsion. Students who were not involved in hazing or any risk-involvement activities have 30 days to...

Johnson County braces for early voting today

DI STAFF September 27, 2012

Residents of Johnson County are able to begin early in-person voting at two locations today. Voters can submit early ballots at the Johnson County Auditor’s Office from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the Iowa...

UI Student Health Services focuses on healthy campus with flu vaccine

TIERRA SIMPSON September 27, 2012

The University of Iowa Student Health Service began accepting walk-ins for influenza vaccinations Monday, and officials said that throughout the coming month, they will pursue a campaign to increase the...

Iowa City Fire Department establishes Child Passenger Safety Fit Station

DI STAFF September 26, 2012

The Iowa City Fire Department announced the establishment of a Child Passenger Safety Fit Station Tuesday. The Fit Station will be located at Iowa City Fire Department Station No. 4, and the department...

Experts respond to UI Sigma Alpha Epsilon controversy

JORDYN REILAND September 26, 2012

The University of Iowa’s Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter isn’t alone as it faces allegations of hazing, several experts said Monday. According to a statement the national fraternity released...

UISG, ECGPS, Yellow Cab happy with SafeRide after one month

ERIC CLARK September 26, 2012

After a month of operation, officials from University of Iowa Student Government, the Executive Council of Professional Graduate Students, and Yellow Cab Taxi of Iowa City say the SafeRide program is both...