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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

City sets PAULA ratio at 0.25

DI STAFF January 25, 2012

Iowa City restaurants will face tighter policies regarding the PAULA ratio and 21-ordinance exceptions. The Iowa City City Council voted 7-0 to pass a resolution setting the PAULA ratio at 0.25 Tuesday. Other...

Indianapolis man charged after allegedly exposing himself at The Vine

DI STAFF January 25, 2012

An Indianapolis man has been charged with indecent exposure. Robert Renzi, 22, allegedly unzipped his pants and pulled out his penis while "masturbating" and swinging his hips around in the...

Iowa City man charged with cashing checks not addressed to him

DI STAFF January 25, 2012

An Iowa City man has been charged with identity theft and forgery. According to Iowa City police, Pablo Gomez, 25, 500 Second Ave., allegedly received a check in the mail addressed to someone else....

Warm weather at fault for increase in burglaries

DORA GROTE January 24, 2012

Alyssa Makropoulos returned to her apartment after winter break to discover that several hundred dollars of electronics had been stolen. One of her windows had a sliced screen. "We were really...

UI senior to run for Iowa House of Representatives

BETH BRATSOS January 24, 2012

Jake Highfill could become the youngest member of the Iowa Legislature. The 21-year-old University of Iowa student said he honed his interest in politics during a high-school government class, and...

New bill to target underage drinking

ANNA THEODOSIS January 24, 2012

A bill in the Iowa Legislature could help local law enforcement crack down on house parties. While it's already illegal to supply alcohol to minors, a Republican-sponsored proposal would allow officers...

Experts say couples are waiting longer to marry

CHASTITY DILLARD January 24, 2012

Alyssa Love often gets weird looks when talking about her married life. Today — four months after her wedding — the University of Iowa freshman remembers being very excited about sharing the altar...

Study Abroad Office launches new "alternative spring break" program

RANA MOUSTAFA January 24, 2012

Some University of Iowa students will delve into the Costa Rican forests during a time other college students choose to party or relax. The UI Office of Study Abroad will allow students to spend this...

Journalism school sees spike in grad applications

AUDREY DWYER January 24, 2012

  Leaders in the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication said rebranding efforts are drawing in more students for the graduate programs, despite the recent loss of accreditation...

Illinois man charged with interfering with police

DI STAFF January 24, 2012

Police charged an Illinois man after he allegedly ran from officers. Chris Noreikis, 19 was charged Jan. 21 with with possession of a fake ID and interfering with official acts. According to a report,...

Candle led to fire on Ash St.

DI STAFF January 24, 2012

Iowa City Fire Department investigators have determined that an unattended candle had caused the Jan. 21 fire at 1132 Ash Street. The fire began when the candle flame ignited nearby combustibles inside...

West Branch man charged with burglary and assault

DI STAFF January 24, 2012

A West Branch man has been charged with burglary and assault. According to North Liberty police, Larry Slocum, 41, West arrived at his girlfriend's home on Jan. 20, where the two reportedly started arguing....

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