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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

Johnson County residents urge supervisors to ban plastic bags

STACEY MURRAY September 28, 2012

Some things — including wine, cheese, and environmental activism — are better with age. The 100Grannies program went before the Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting to request support for its...

Kid Captain: Mauck walks again after overcoming Bilateral Clubfoot

ANNA THEODOSIS September 28, 2012

When Ally Mauck was adopted from China in 2004, coming to the United States was only half the journey. “She came home Thanksgiving day,” Joyce Mauck, Ally’s mother, said. “She...

Facebook use dwindles for some UI students

RISHABH R. JAIN September 28, 2012

Christopher Philips was getting frustrated with his habit. He was tired of all the drama and sham that it entailed. Annoyed by the daily dose of peeking into other people’s lives, Philips deactivated...

UI Career Center expands services

CASSIDY RILEY September 28, 2012

The University of Iowa Pomerantz Career Center has updated its services this year to reach more students — at a low cost to students. New features have been added to the Hireahawk website, a new webinar...

UI police release annual Clery report

DI STAFF September 28, 2012

The University of Iowa police released the annual Clery Campus Crime and Safety Report on Thursday, detailing sex offenses, alcohol-related arrests, and burglaries, among other items. The report is prepared...

City to hold open house Monday for downtown, Riverfront Crossings plans

DI STAFF September 28, 2012

The public is invited to view and discuss the unveiling of Iowa City’s proposed Downtown District and Riverfront Crossings draft plan on Oct. 1. The event will begin at 5:15 p.m. at 410 E. Washington...

UI launches new Tutor Iowa site for students

CASSIDY RILEY September 27, 2012

Students at the University of Iowa have a new option to seek online resources for tutoring and despite the price tag officials said the program will be more efficient. The Tutor Iowa website was launched...

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...