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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

Magic Bus finds new home in Coralville

MADELINE SAVOIE September 5, 2012

The bus is back in business — the Magic Bus that is. The Magic Bus is back after a yearlong hiatus. Last year, the tailgating venue was unable to attain a permit to operate because the city had created...

Paul Ryan addresses economy, national debt in Cedar Rapids

CASSIDY RILEY September 5, 2012

Republican vice-presidential nominee Paul Ryan on Tuesday accused President Obama of “kicking the can down the road,” leading to the failure of the American economy. Ryan addressed an enthusiastic...

Hearing on a protective order against former UI professor has been set

BRENT GRIFFITHS September 5, 2012

A hearing on a protective order against a former University of Iowa professor has been set. Associate Dean Lois Geist had previously filed a motion against former Professor Malik Juweid. She alleges that...

Man shot during trailer park raid pleaded not guilty

BRENT GRIFFITHS September 5, 2012

A man who is charged with first-degree robbery in connection with a Breckenridge Court trailer park shooting pleaded not guilty during his arraignment Tuesday, according to online court documents. Undercover...

Obamas, Bidens holding event on Jessup Hall lawn Friday

KRISTEN EAST September 5, 2012

President Obama will visit the University of Iowa on Friday for a grass-roots campaign event. Campaign officials announced Tuesday that Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, and Jill...

Coralville woman charged with two counts of forgery

MATT STARNS September 5, 2012

A Coralville woman was charged with two counts of forgery Aug. 24 after she allegedly deposited two forged checks. According to a Coralville police complaint, Sharvez Brandon, 21, allegedly deposited...

Another man charged in Sept.1 Burlington/Johnson robbery

MATT STARNS September 5, 2012

Another man has been charged in conjunction with a Sept. 1 robbery at the intersection of Burlington and Johnson Streets. According to Iowa City police complaints, Dante Yance, 19, was charged Sept....

Local man charged with threatening to kill wife and two other people

MATT STARNS September 5, 2012

An Iowa City man was charged Aug. 30 after he allegedly threatened to kill his wife and two other people. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Carlos Spencer, 1607 Hollywood Blvd., was charged...

Sioux City man charged after police chase

MATT STARNS September 5, 2012

A Sioux City man faces numerous charges after allegedly leading police on a chase Sept. 3. According to a series of complaints by the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, Cole Huisenga, 19, was charged...

Two males injured after crash on I-80

JORDYN REILAND September 5, 2012

Two were injured after a crash on Interstate 80 Tuesday. According to an State Patrol report, a Fedex ground tractor and double trailers were eastbound on the highway when the driver lost control and...

Iowa City council moves on payday lenders ordinance

NATE OTJEN September 5, 2012

The Iowa City City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve the second consideration of the payday-lending ordinance. The ordinance requires payday-lending institutions to be at least 1,000...

Iowa City moves on disorderly houses ordinance

NATE OTJEN September 5, 2012

The Iowa City City Council approved the first consideration of an ordinance Tuesday night that, if approved, would alter the way police officers cite tenants of a disorderly house in Iowa City. Councilors...