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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

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Suspect in Breckenridge Trailer Court shooting faces controlled substance charge

DI STAFF August 21, 2012

One of the men sought by police in conjunction with an Aug. 16 shooting at Breckenridge Trailer Court has been charged with a felony controlled-substance violation. According to an Iowa City police complaint,...

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...

UI Student Health to end free moped helmet service

STACEY MURRAY August 20, 2012

The HeadStrong program to provide moped helmets free for University of Iowa students is in the final leg as it tries to distribute the remaining helmets from the spring campaign. The program — which...

Iowa football ready to go green

KELSEY L JOHNSON August 20, 2012

Kinnick Stadium is going to look a bit greener this semester, and not because of any thunderstorm. The University of Iowa Office of Sustainability has teamed up with the Athletics Department, ECO Hawk...

Convocation speaker looks to prank Class of 2016

LAUREN COFFEY August 20, 2012

Taylor Ellis-Sayegh may be scared of the dark, but she’s pretty fearless when it comes to other things. “For my senior prank, my friends and I filled paper cups with water and dish soap and...

Students gather for Convocation despite the weather

BRIANNA JETT August 20, 2012

Bells announced the beginning of Convocation for roughly 4,500 first-year students Sunday, and it seemed thunder marked its ending. Even as rain threatened the annual ceremony on the Pentacrest lawn,...

A lifelong process for former IHSPA director

CASSIDY RILEY August 20, 2012

The Iowa High School Press Association and Iowa Journalist will see a few familiar faces and a bit of a shakeup in leadership starting this year. David Schwartz, 38, resigned from his post as an adjunct...

Police charge man found with oxycodone and hydrocodone

MATT STARNS August 20, 2012

A local man has been accused of possessing prescription pills without a prescription. Calvin Lacey, 18, 2030 Hannah Jo Court, was charged Aug. 15 with a controlled-substance violation. According to...

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...

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