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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

Regents vote to demolish UI Melrose property despite concerns from Melrose neighborhood residents

BETH BRATSOS April 27, 2012

CEDAR FALLS — Two houses in Iowa City's historic Melrose neighborhood are set for demolition, but some residents believe the buildings should get more consideration. The state Board of Regents approved...

UI officials announce filing three appeals to FEMA

BETH BRATSOS April 27, 2012

CEDAR FALLS — University of Iowa officials told the state Board of Regents Thursday they decided to appeal three funding decisions of the Federal Emergency Management Agency during a discussion of flood...

Talent scout who discovered Ashton Kutcher returns to IC

DEREK KELLISON April 27, 2012

The talent agency that found Ashton Kutcher 15 years ago at the Airliner is back again — and UI students are both excited and concerned about the entertainment industry's ability to increase Iowa's profile. The...

Locals support proposed state-wide bullying hotline

DORA GROTE April 27, 2012

Mental-health advocates support a local legislator's move to expand crisis services into a statewide bullying-specific hotline. Rep. Mary Mascher, D-Iowa City, proposed the hotline last week in the Legislature,...

Professor who wrote UI’s first women’s studies textbook to retire after 41 years

KATHRYN-KELLY OLIN April 27, 2012

University of Iowa Professor Linda Kerber read from her book Women's America to her class in Schaeffer Hall one last time on Thursday. "The next time you hear a generalization, I want you to pick...

Man faces meth-related charges

DI STAFF April 27, 2012

A local man was charged earlier this month with possession of items to manufacture methamphetamine. Robert Lothridge, 36, 546 Elkhorn Trail, was charged April 18 with possession of anhydrous ammonia...

UI student faces drug charges

DI STAFF April 27, 2012

A University of Iowa student has been charged with possession of a package containing numerous marijuana-based food items. Paul DeMent, 19, 508 Slater, was charged Tuesday with a controlled-substance...

Councilors to move forward with multi-family housing amendment

DI STAFF April 27, 2012

The Iowa City City Council will vote on a rezoning amendment that would establish three as the maximum number of bedrooms in a multifamily housing unit in multifamily zones. The amendment, if approved,...

Councilors to move forward with parking amendment

DI STAFF April 27, 2012

The Iowa City City Council will vote on the second consideration of a rezoning amendment increasing the number of required parking spaces for several multifamily dwelling units in the University Impact...

City to hold public hearing on fire and police department remodeling

DI STAFF April 27, 2012

The Iowa City city councilors will hold a public hearing on plans for the remodeling of the fire station/police station. According to the proposal, the project involves updating and remodeling different...

Man charged with criminal mischief after headbutting a patrol car

DI STAFF April 26, 2012

A man was charged earlier this week after he allegedly headbutted a police car. Rakeem Eberhart, 23, North Liberty, was charged Tuesday with second-degree criminal mischief. According to a North Liberty...

President Obama’s UI visit spurs student loan discussion

KRISTEN EAST April 26, 2012

University of Iowa students came out in full force Wednesday afternoon to hear President Barack Obama discuss college affordability and student debt. "Helping more young people afford college should...