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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Police: Woman partakes in sexual acts in front yard while drunk

DI STAFF July 19, 2012

An Iowa City woman has been accused of participating in sexual acts in a front yard while intoxicated. Darcy Norem, 49, address unknown, was charged Tuesday with public intoxication. According to an...

2,115 power outages caused by falling tree in Iowa City

DI STAFF July 19, 2012

More than 2,100 MidAmerican Energy customers in Iowa City were out of power Wednesday afternoon. MidAmerican Energy spokesman Tim Grabinski said a large tree fell onto MidAmerican Energy equipment at...

Local woman charged with unlawful possession of prescription drugs

DI STAFF July 19, 2012

An Iowa City woman has been accused of possessing prescription drugs that did not belong to her. Christy McGinnis, 41, 2401 Highway 6 E. Apt. 2433, was charged Tuesday with unlawful possession of a prescription...

IC filmmakers bring Hollywood to town to make The Formula

ALY BROWN July 19, 2012

Hollywood and Iowa celebrities act side-by-side in the "bromantic comedy" The Formula, a movie from independent film company Backrow Studios currently filming in Iowa City. The Formula is a...

School board approves new City High field

ERIC LIGHTNER July 18, 2012

School officials are excited to be taking the next step in repairing the City High multipurpose field. School Board President Marla Swesey said the board has a responsibility not only to look forward...

ICPD seeing increase in catalytic converter thefts

AMY SKARNULIS July 18, 2012

While the Iowa City area has seen 14 catalytic-converter thefts in the past few weeks, several automotive-repair shops say they haven't had customers come in for replacements. Iowa City police Sgt. Denise...

Trial reset for Iowa City man accused of tampering with witness

DI STAFF July 18, 2012

Peng Tang, an Iowa City man accused of first-degree kidnapping, solicitation to commit an aggravated misdemeanor, and tampering with a witness or juror, will face trial for the latter offenses Sept. 4. The...

UIHC ranked first in state

DI STAFF July 18, 2012

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics were ranked no. 1 in the state by an annual U.S. News & World Report listing of "The Best Hospitals in America." This year marks the first time...

Coralville man accused of driving under the influence of marijuana

DI STAFF July 18, 2012

A Coralville man was accused of possessing marijuana. Andrew Antill, 20, Coralville, was charged Monday with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and third-offense OWI. According...

Local woman receives her third or subsequent OWI charge

DI STAFF July 18, 2012

A Cedar Rapids woman was accused of third-offense OWI. Laura Lindquist, 43, Cedar Rapids, was charged July 12 with third-offense OWI. According to a Johnson County Sheriff's Office complaint, an officer...

Local man pulled over for driving under the influence of alcohol

DI STAFF July 18, 2012

An Iowa City man was accused of an OWI for the third or subsequent time, Joseph Mendez, 32, 1412 Lower Muscatine Rd., was charged Tuesday with OWI, driving while license was barred, and interference with...

IC psychiatrist to face Iowa Medical Board for misconduct allegations

DI STAFF July 18, 2012

An Iowa City psychiatrist had formal disciplinary charges filed against him by the Iowa Board of Medicine on July 12 and will face a hearing in October. According to a board press release, Sergio Paradiso...

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