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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

JECC director resigns

DI STAFF March 28, 2012

Gary Albrecht resigned Monday as the second executive director of the Johnson County Joint Emergency Communications Center. Albrecht went on medical leave last week for undisclosed reasons, and he officially...

Hawkeye Caucus makes second-annual trip to Des Moines

BETH BRATSOS March 28, 2012

Des Moines — Iowa policymakers mingled with University of Iowa students at the Capitol Tuesday as students pitched the importance of their programs' impact at the state level. At the UI's second Hawkeye...

Judge: UI must put suspended radiology professor back on paid leave

DI STAFF March 28, 2012

A judge ordered a suspended University of Iowa radiology professor be returned to paid leave until the university decides his status. Malik Juweid, 50, was placed on paid leave on the recommendation...

Local chefs and bartenders compete for Top Chef award

JULIA JESSEN March 28, 2012

The sounds and smells of sizzling meat, chopping vegetables, and shaking drink mixers will tease the taste buds of those in attendance at the Top Chef: Downtown event today. "It's really neat to...

Magnetic Fields to play at Mission Creek Festival

DI STAFF March 28, 2012

The Magnetic Fields, an American indie-pop group led by musical auteur Stephin Merritt, will perform today as one of the first headliners of Mission Creek Festival. The quintet's performance will begin...

Judge denies Von Maur injunction

BETH BRATSOS March 27, 2012

Attorneys in a lawsuit over the move of the Von Maur department store from Iowa City to Coralville are unsure about the case's future after a judge denied an injunction Monday. Sixth District Judge Marsha...

Iowa City School District moves industrial technology programs

ELDON GIANNAKOUROS March 27, 2012

A transitional phase has taken Iowa City School District technology programs away from the City High base and moved them to the district's physical plant and Southeast Junior High. Superintendent Steve...

Iowa health officials prepare for the possibility of a measles outbreak

JENNY EARL March 27, 2012

University of Iowa health officials say the number of international students and students traveling abroad at the UI leaves the university at risk for infection. "Given that students travel much...

Mock fraternity seeks to fight bullying on campus

JORDAN NICHOLSON March 27, 2012

Two University of Iowa freshmen are launching an effort to "create unity" and combat bullying on campus. "BRO: It's chill," said Pete Sarelas, who started Beta Rho Omega — a mock...

Local man sentenced for distribution of child pornography

DI STAFF March 27, 2012

An Iowa City man was sentenced for distribution of child pornography this week. Ryan Felts, 27, was sentenced to 60 months in prison for distribution of child pornography on March 23, according to a press...

Woman charged with assault causing bodily injury

DI STAFF March 27, 2012

A local woman was charged with assault causing bodily injury Monday. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Kendra Wauters, 35, 303 Finkbine Apt. 6, was charged with assault causing serious injury. According...

Local man charged with assault on peace officers and others

DI STAFF March 27, 2012

According to an Iowa City police complaint, Stephen Shivley, 44, 943 Spring Ridge Drive, was charged Sunday with assault on peace officers and others. Shivley was being seen by a doctor at the UIHC. He...