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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

UI Dentistry building undergoing major renovations

ALY BROWN June 26, 2012

Students, faculty, and patients at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry are getting new digs as part of a major renovation project. The Dental Science Building has not been renovated at this scale...

Hawk Alert effectiveness questioned

AMY SKARNULIS June 26, 2012

Several University of Iowa students reportedly did not receive the June 22 Hawk Alert, and UI police officials say inaccurate contact information could have led to the confusion. Chuck Green, the assistant...

Local carousel operator’s story of love for the carnival

NORA HEATON June 26, 2012

There are things one learns as a carousel operator. Bryon Young has learned them. He knows, for instance, that the Coral Ridge Mall, where the carousel sits, was opened on July 29, 1998. He knows each...

Information Technology Facility certified LEED Platinum

KRISTEN EAST June 26, 2012

The University of Iowa Information Technology Facility recently earned a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Platinum certification, making it the first building on campus to receive the highest...

Four Iowa City churches compete, raise money for Crisis Center

JOE HITCHON June 26, 2012

What started last summer as a friendly competition among three local churches to donate as many food items as possible to the Johnson County Crisis Center has expanded this year to include more churches. This...

Iowa City Police Department, JC Sheriff’s Office awarded grant

DI STAFF June 26, 2012

The Iowa City police and Johnson County Sheriff's Office will receive a combined $375,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services Hiring Program. Rep....

UI College of Public Health receives $640,000 grant

DI STAFF June 26, 2012

The University of Iowa College of Public Health will receive $640,000 from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute to study bias effects in patient surveys, according to a UI presss release. The...

Bench warrant issued for IC man

DI STAFF June 26, 2012

A bench warrant is out for an Iowa City man set to face trial for charges of indecent exposure and possession of marijuana. Allen Adonis Bramwell, 25, 2401 Highway 6 E. Apt. 3003, was charged March 23...

Man charged with robbery of Shelton’s Grocery

DI STAFF June 25, 2012

A Cedar Rapids man has been accused of robbing Shelton's Grocery in Swisher. Austin Strub was charged June 23 with second-degree robbery. According to a Johnson County Sheriff's Office complaint, Strub...

Local woman charged with possession of cocaine

DI STAFF June 25, 2012

A local woman has been accused of possessing cocaine. Lisa Langer, 46, 2401 Highway 6 E. No. 2429, was charged June 21 with third-offense possession of a controlled substance. According to an Iowa City...

Woman was charged with stealing 55-inch TV

DI STAFF June 25, 2012

A woman has been accused of stealing cash, gold jewelry, and a 55-inch flat-screen TV. Ashley Diaz, address unknown, was charged Feb. 15 with second-degree theft. According to an Iowa City police complaint,...

North Liberty man charged with third-offense OWI

DI STAFF June 25, 2012

A North Liberty hasd been accused of committing a third-offense OWI. Jeffrey Petoletti, 49, was charged June 22 with third-offense OWI and driving while license denied or revoked. According to a North...