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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

Woman charged with controlled substance violation

DI STAFF June 11, 2012

A local man faces a marijuana charge. William Massey, 23, 532 S. Dubuque St. No. 10A, was charged June 7 with a controlled-substance violation. According to a Johnson County Sheriff's Office complaint,...

Iowa City landfill expected to reopen today

DI STAFF June 11, 2012

The Iowa City Landfill is expected to reopen today after city officials closed it June 8. Officials closed the Landfill after wind was causing smoke from the fire to move toward city administrative offices...

Third vice president candidate forum in IMU today

DI STAFF June 11, 2012

The third candidate to become University of Iowa vice president for Research and Economic Development will speak in an open forum Monday in 348 IMU. Mary J.C. Hendrix is the final candidate of three...

Inmate dies at UIHC

DI STAFF June 11, 2012

An inmate assigned to the Iowa Medical & Classification Center died June 7 during inpatient status at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. Danny Beason, 64, died of natural causes from...

Man charged with multiple counts of burglary

DI STAFF June 11, 2012

A North Liberty man has been charged with numerous counts of burglary and theft. David Solis, 20, 600 Andrews Court, was charged Dec. 20 with third-degree burglary and second-degree theft, Jan. 1 with...

Thompson sentencing likely postponed

DI STAFF June 11, 2012

Today's sentencing for an Iowa City man involved in the slaying of an Iowa City landlord will likely be postponed until a codefendant stands trial in September, according to online court documents. Charles...

Kids earn their wings in IC with Young Eagles

ALEX SHEETS June 11, 2012

The small engines roared as several excited and anxious children waited their turn to soar as Young Eagles. The young participants took to the air at the Iowa City Municipal Airport on June 9 to explore...

20-month-old’s death ruled a homicide

JORDYN REILAND June 11, 2012

An Iowa City man who was arrested in April for allegedly leaving a 20-month-old child alone is now being held in the Johnson County Jail on a $550,000 bond for two charges of child endangerment resulting...

Emergency alert app bolsters government, police ties in Johnson County

AMY SKARNULIS June 11, 2012

Johnson County officials say the implementation of a new emergency-notification system has strengthened the relationship between local government and law-enforcement officials. The Emergency Communications...

Iowa-based brewery opens at Iowa River Landing

EMMA MCCLATCHEY June 11, 2012

Gold Coin, Slingshot, Penny Whistle, Wooden Nickel, Jackknife. The same items that might be kept in someone's back pocket can be found in Helles, Dunkel, Weizen, Scottish, and "GPA" beers at...

Iowa City Landfill closed Thursday, officials continue to "stir, burn, cover"

DI STAFF June 8, 2012

City officials closed the Iowa City Landfill on Thursday because the wind's direction was blowing smoke toward the administrative offices, according to a city press release. The Landfill will reopen today;...

Mason’s Asia trip focused on networking, recruiting

KELLY OLIN June 8, 2012

With more than 1,700 University of Iowa students hailing from China, UI President Sally Mason and a number of university officials will travel to Asia in hopes of establishing new relationships and strengthening...