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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

UI officials balk at party school rankings

MADELINE SAVOIE August 21, 2012

No. 4 no more. The University of Iowa moved up on the Princeton Review’s top 20 party schools list this year by two spots, despite many recent initiatives to combat the binge drinking culture at...

Iowa City City Council may end Youth Advisory Commission

NATE OTJEN August 21, 2012

While the Youth Advisory Commission may likely come to an end in the near future, city officials say there will still be a place for youth to be involved in city politics and the community. “The...

IC school officials confident in safety after bomb scare

MATT STARNS August 21, 2012

Classes at Regina High will resume today after a bomb threat Monday morning, and school officials say they have protocols in place should such an event happen again. Lee Iben, the Regina Catholic Education...

Man charged with attempting to escape Johnson County jail

MATT STARNS August 20, 2012

A Wapello, Iowa, man has been accused of trying to escape from police custody. Shawn Tipps, 20, was charged Aug. 16 with escape or absence from custody. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Tipps...

Coralville woman allegedly punches nurse

MATT STARNS August 20, 2012

A Coralville woman has been accused of punching a nurse in the face. Ashley Cluney, 19, was charged Aug. 15 with assault causing injury on a peace officer and disorderly conduct. According to a University...

Woman charged with 3rd OWI

MATT STARNS August 20, 2012

A local woman has been accused of running into a city street sign with her vehicle. Cindy Dreher, 52, 1925 Meadow Ridge Lane, was charged Aug. 17 with third-offense OWI. According to an Iowa City police...

What you missed during the DI’s publishing break

DI STAFF August 20, 2012

While you were gone … ‘American Idol’ auditions held Locals and out-of-towners gathered as early as midnight Aug. 14 in Hubbard Park to audition for the 12th season of “American Idol.” Auditions...

UI On Iowa! program carries $250K pricetag

ANNA THEODOSIS August 20, 2012

The OnIowa program kicked off its second year this weekend, showering roughly 4,500 first-year students with giveaways, concerts, fireworks, and more. The three days of programming came with a hefty price...

Iowa lawmakers, police fight synthetic drug surge

MATT STARNS August 20, 2012

State and federal legislators said they are finding it difficult to combat the spread of new synthetic drug derivatives, despite recent legislation banning the active ingredients in many of these drugs.  President...

Third person involved in Johnson County shooting turns himself in

MATT STARNS August 20, 2012

All three people of interest in the Aug. 16 shooting at Breckenridge Trailer Court are being held at the Johnson County Jail as of Sunday evening. Norman Dudley, 20 turned himself into the Johnson County...

Iowa City councilors set to discuss disorderly house proposal

BRENT GRIFFITHS August 20, 2012

A locked door. Currently, this barrier separates a loud residential party from being cited by the police as a disorderedly house. However, an ordinance that will appear in front of the Iowa City City...

U.S. Cellular adds new cell site to west side of campus

ERIC CLARK August 20, 2012

Kinnick Stadium is just one location where University of Iowa students with U.S. Cellular service will notice greater coverage this fall. In an effort to satisfy customers and increase the speed and ease...

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