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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

An Iowa City man was charged with allegedly stealing a wallet and using a stolen credit card

DI STAFF May 8, 2012

An Iowa City man has charged with allegedly stealing a wallet and using a stolen credit card for numerous purchases. Donald Marshall, 51, 1100 Arthur St. No. A4, was charged May 1 with third-degree theft...

UI officials: Classes like ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘The Beatles’ help engage students

CHASTITY DILLARD May 7, 2012

The end of the Harry Potter series signified the end of Cristina Ponce's childhood. The University of Iowa senior said she grew up "alongside" Harry Potter and often imagined their two worlds...

New breast cancer radiation therapy more convenient for UIHC patients

DORA GROTE May 7, 2012

Beverly Mueller received daily conventional radiation therapy for six weeks in 1995, following her breast-cancer lumpectomy. She had a second surgery in April, when suspicious cells reappeared in her mammogram...

Union protest observers call for attention on issues other than size discrimination

LUKE VOELZ May 7, 2012

University of Iowa students have begun questioning the underlying social standards behind UI junior Jordan Ramos' advocacy and rally against size discrimination.   The rally, held May 4 under the...

UI police use social media to catch criminals

JORDYN REILAND May 7, 2012

Law-enforcement officials across the state say they are starting to catch on to social media and its benefits in catching criminals. The University of Iowa police uploaded six surveillance photos last...

Iowa City walking tour invites residents to contemplate urban renewal

DEREK KELLISON May 7, 2012

A stream of Iowa City residents walked through town with new perspectives on making neighborhoods more open.   The tour examined the Riverfront Crossings District, which covers the area between...

Legislators: Iowa education reform bill will likely focus on early childhood literacy

LOGAN EDWARDS May 7, 2012

Iowa legislators said the surviving policies of a nearly four-month debate over education reform will likely focus on early childhood literacy. Sen. Herman Quirmbach, D-Ames, said he met with Education...

Johnson County paramedic loves medicine and racing

KRISTEN EAST May 7, 2012

Cory Bonnett loves being behind the wheel. That passion ultimately led Bonnett to his position as a field supervisor for the Johnson County Ambulance Service. Bonnett, 43, a North Liberty resident, said...

North Liberty man charged with allegedly assaulting victim with a knife

DI STAFF May 7, 2012

A North Liberty man has been charged with assaulting a person with a knife. Jequan Scales, 23, was charged May 5 with assault with a dangerous weapon. According to a North Liberty Police complaint,...

Iowa City’s animal services ended for a few communities

DI STAFF May 7, 2012

The city of Iowa City's animal services will end May 4 for some area communities — including Hills, Lone Tree, North Liberty, Oxford, Shueyville, Swisher, and Tiffin. According to an Iowa City press...

Branstad includes University of Iowa in STEM hub

DI STAFF May 7, 2012

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad recently announced the launch of several education "hubs" throughout the state for science, technology, engineering, and math fields. A release issued May 4 outlined...

UI President’s husband earns fundraising pay

DI STAFF May 7, 2012

University of Iowa President Sally Mason's husband, Ken Mason, will be paid $54,175 this year at attend fundraising events on the UI's behalf, according to documents obtained by The Daily Iowan. The...