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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

Council to move forward with Trayvon Martin resolution

DI STAFF April 18, 2012

Iowa City City Councilors plan to move forward with discussion on a resolution drafted by Councilor Jim Throgmorton in light of the slaying of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. "There are things going...

Garrett to perform

DI STAFF April 18, 2012

Local blues and boogie-woogie pianist Chase Garrett will return to the stage at 7 p.m. today in the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts, 1301 Fifth Ave. Admission for the show is $20 to $25. The...

Interviews end in dean search

DI STAFF April 18, 2012

The University of Iowa's interview process for a new dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences campus ended as of Tuesday. The UI will decide among three candidates, following the withdrawal of...

Tang trial date set

DI STAFF April 18, 2012

The trial date has been set for Peng Tang, an Iowa City man who was charged with first-degree kidnapping last month. Tang, who had lived at 923 E. College St. No. 8, was arrested after he allegedly sexually...

UI student and tennis player charged with keeping a disorderly house

DI STAFF April 18, 2012

A University of Iowa student and star tennis player has been charged with keeping a disorderly house. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Sonja Molnar, 21, 600 S. Capitol No. 201, was charged...

Iowa City School Board votes to wait on decision over contested City High practice field renovations

DEREK KELLISON April 18, 2012

Though renovating City High athletics fields is being debated by district parents, Iowa City School Board members said they aren't ready to make a decision.   Two practice fields at City High, which...

Official: Complaints filed against both UISG parties over voting

ANNA THEODOSIS April 18, 2012

Accusations from both parties of the recent University of Iowa Student Government elections have prompted students and UISG members to consider changes to the election code. UI freshman Eric Mortensen...

UI journalism teacher adds video game narrative writing course to Fall 2012 curriculum

JENNY EARL April 18, 2012

Next year, students will be able to rescue Princess Peach for a grade. Students who enroll in a new video game-based course at the University of Iowa beginning in the fall will get a chance to explore...

Train and a semi-truck collide in Coralville

JORDYN REILAND April 17, 2012

Johnson County emergency-rescue teams responded to a train and truck collision at the intersection of Deer Creek Road and Highway 6 after receiving a call around noon Monday. According to a Coralville...

Cedar Rapids man charged with third-offense OWI

DI STAFF April 17, 2012

A Cedar Rapids man has been charged with third-offense OWI and two charges of driving while license denied or revoked. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Adam Miller, 27, was charged Sunday. Police...

Coralville man charged with second-degree theft

DI STAFF April 17, 2012

A Coralville man has been charged with second-degree theft. According to a Johnson County Sheriff's Office complaint, Kenneth Clayborn Jr., 23, was charged April 14. Police officials were reportedly...

Local woman was charged with second-degree burglary

DI STAFF April 17, 2012

A local woman has been charged with second-degree burglary. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Kimberly Robinson, 45, 2401 Highway 6 E. No. 2210, was charged April 14. The alleged victim arrived...