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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

School District renews MECCA contract

DI STAFF September 28, 2011

The Mid-Eastern Council for Chemical Abuse has renewed its contract with the Iowa City School Board to provide on-site counselors and outreach services at City High and West High. MECCA has provided substance-abuse...

Woman charged with domestic abuse after boyfriend refuses to have sex with her

DI STAFF September 28, 2011

An Iowa City woman was charged Monday with second-offense domestic-abuse assault after an alleged altercation with her boyfriend. According to a complaint by Iowa City police, Melissa Minarsich, 28,...

Obama presents award to UI researcher

DI STAFF September 28, 2011

President Obama has named a University of Iowa researcher as one of 94 scientists and early engineers to receive the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers, according to a press...

Ex-public defender: Mistrial in murder case could cost county more than $50,000

ERIC MOORE September 28, 2011

The state may have to spend upwards of $50,000 to retry homicide suspect Charles William Curtis Thompson, according to a former head of the Public Defender's Office for Johnson County. Sixth District...

Caucus 2012: Bachmann, Johnson spar over Cuba policy

CHASTITY DILLARD September 27, 2011

CEDAR RAPIDS — In a caucus season largely dominated by domestic issues, trade policy with Cuba has drawn a stark line between at least two GOP hopefuls. U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., said resuming...

Defense: Evidence unreliable in Thompson trial

ERIC MOORE September 27, 2011

Defense attorneys continued to question the integrity of a homicide investigation during Charles William Curtis Thompson's trial on Monday. Family members of John Versypt, the landlord Thompson allegedly...

UI student in India presumed dead

MATT STARNS September 27, 2011

The search continues for a 20-year-old University of Iowa student who reportedly fell last week while hiking in northern India. UI junior Thomas Plotkin was studying abroad near Munsiyari, India with...

UI officials see lack of nursing faculty

BRITTANY TREVICK September 27, 2011

Across the nation, health-care facilities are facing a slight shortage of nurses, and experts say that in the next decade, it could get worse. University of Iowa nursing officials said a lack of faculty...

Higher-ed leaders say increasing out-of-state enrollment not just about money

KRISTEN EAST September 27, 2011

The University of Iowa will likely continue to boost the number of out-of-state students on campus but officials say that's more than just a financial ploy. "We benefit from the rich mix of students...

FEMA may discount IC flood insurance

DI STAFF September 27, 2011

Based on a recent Federal Emergency Management Agency rating system, some Iowa City property owners may receive flood-insurance discounts, according to an Iowa City press release. Iowa City is now in...

Des Moines man arrested after alleged officer assault

DI STAFF September 27, 2011

Iowa City police arrested a Des Moines man after he allegedly punched and kicked an officer. Paul Jacob Deshetler, 18, was charged Sept. 25 with assault causing injury on peace officers, possession of...

IC man charged with third OWI

DI STAFF September 27, 2011

Johnson County deputies arrested a local man after he allegedly drove while intoxicated for the third time on Sunday. Reynaldo Marcelino-Cabanas, 21, 824 Basswood Lane, was charged Sept. 25 with operating...

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