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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

VA Office of the Inspector General begins review of IC facilities

DI STAFF April 4, 2012

The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of the Inspector General has begun reviewing the Iowa City VA facility following concerns over its treatment of patients. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, requested...

Local man charged with third-offense OWI and possession of marijuana

DI STAFF April 4, 2012

A local man has been charged with third-offense OWI and possession of marijuana. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Craig Owsley, 42, 2104 Western Road, was charged Tuesday. Police officials...

City councilor proposes council take stance on Trayvone Martin issue

DI STAFF April 4, 2012

In light of the recent slaying of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Florida, Iowa City City Councilor Jim Throgmorton proposed the city adopt a resolution to keep local focus on similar issues in Iowa City. "I...

City drops Harris lawsuit

DI STAFF April 4, 2012

The Iowa City City Council voted Tuesday to approve the dismissal of the city's lawsuit against Harris Computer Systems. City officials filed a lawsuit against Harris and Innoprise Software on Oct. 21,...

Council approves railroad infrastructure project

DI STAFF April 4, 2012

The Iowa City City Council approved details for the construction of railroad infrastructure at its meeting Tuesday evening. The Iowa City Industrial Campus Railroad Siding and Spur Improvements Project...

IC Council approves increased transportation fees

DI STAFF April 4, 2012

The Iowa City city councilors voted Tuesday to approve an increase in city transportation fares. The standard bus fare would increase from 75 cents to $1. According to the proposal, the last fee increase...

City moves on animal shelter plans

DI STAFF April 4, 2012

The Iowa City City Council approved preliminary architectural design plans and cost-sharing agreements Tuesday for the facility replacing the Animal Care and Adoption Center, which was heavily damaged...

Artist Lasansky dies at 97

DI STAFF April 4, 2012

Well-known printmaker Mauricio Lasansky died at age 97 in his Iowa City home Monday, the Associated Press has reported. Lasanksy was best known for his work The Nazi Drawings, which depicted the horrors...

ECGPS elects 2012-2013 executive officers

DI STAFF April 4, 2012

The University of Iowa's Executive Council of Graduate and Professional Students announced Tuesday night the winners of its election for next year's leaders. Michael Appel was elected as president for...

UI student’s medical experience raises questions about transgender care in Iowa

JORDYN REILAND April 4, 2012

Zeke Swim sits on a soft black couch sipping deeply from his coffee. The 20-year-old University of Iowa psychology and sociology student has a partner, gets good grades, and is involved in his community....

Local man charged with kidnapping on immigration hold

BETH BRATSOS April 4, 2012

Local officials say it is not uncommon for immigration officials to place a hold on people in custody at the jail. Peng Tang, an Iowa City man charged last week with first-degree kidnapping and sexual...

Experts: Affordable Care Act beneficial for young people

CHASTITY DILLARD April 4, 2012

Health-care experts said they view the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act as an effort that gives all Americans health insurance — but opponents are still not persuaded. The experts said the...