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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

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...

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...

City Manager: IC backyard chicken ordinance feasible

KRISTEN EAST July 27, 2012

The chickens are back. The Iowa City City Council is scheduled to once again discuss the possibility of implementing a backyard-chicken ordinance during a work session on July 31. City Councilors will...

The Daily Iowan‘s summer in review

Iowa City Landfill burns After two months of discussion between city officials over the fire at the Iowa City Landfill, city officials say much of the burning has been contained. Rick Fosse, the city’s...

The Tool Box ‘sex-positive’ shop signs new lease

NICHOLAS MILLER July 27, 2012

After receiving a lease-termination notice from MidWestOne bank in November 2011, the Tool Box has come to an agreement with the property trustee and signed a lease for another year. Owner Julia Schaefer...

Rummage in the Ramp starts today, focuses on sustainability

JOE HITCHON July 27, 2012

While some would consider hauling heavy couches and bookshelves in the heat of summer to be rather unpleasant, Rummage in the Ramp is designed to be a convenience for those arduous lease changeover days...

County placing importance on weather warning sirens in rural areas

DI STAFF July 27, 2012

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors discussed placing emergency sirens in rural areas on Thursday. Supervisors discussed the importance of outdoor warning sirens to alert residents in rural areas. Dave...

Johnson County local food policy council is up and running

DI STAFF July 27, 2012

The Johnson County local food-policy council is up and running. Members of the food council spoke at the Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting Thursday, held at the Johnson County Fairgrounds. The...