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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

Drought leaves lowest number of mosquitos since 2006 in Iowa

JOE HITCHON July 19, 2012

There may be one good thing to come out of the drought affecting Iowans and much of the rest of the country: fewer mosquitoes. Because mosquitoes need bodies of water to breed and lay their larvae, the...

Local youth volunteer at UIHC in the program’s 30th year

AMY SKARNULIS July 19, 2012

While other high-school students spend their summers at the pool or the Reservoir, the junior volunteer program at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has full enrollment each summer for interested...

IMU introduces 16-computer ITC in River Room Cafe

NICHOLAS MILLER July 19, 2012

A new Instructional Technology Center in the IMU's River Room will give students a new place to snack and study. Because of the high traffic level in the building's third floor ITC, the IMU and Information...

Moen’s downtown development to begin in August

DI STAFF July 19, 2012

Local residents and students returning to the University of Iowa will begin to see alterations to the Iowa City skyline after construction on the 114 S. Dubuque St. development begins in August. City...

Local man charged with theft of more than $500

DI STAFF July 19, 2012

An Iowa City man has been accused of stealing $575. Terrance Fields, 42, address unknown, was charged July 2 with third-degree theft. According to a Johnson County Sheriff's Office complaint, Fields...

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...

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...