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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

Coralville announces street closures for RAGBRAI

DI STAFF July 27, 2011

The City of Coralville will close or open several Coralville streets to local traffic only on Friday during the RAGBRAI celebration, according to a news release. RAGBRAI began Sunday at the Missouri River...

Iowa City Apartments Downtown lawsuit may go class-action

BRIAN ALBERT July 27, 2011

An ex-tenant's lawsuit against Apartments Downtown Inc., may still be argued in district court. The possibility follows a Tuesday hearing, in which attorneys from both sides made their claims and counterclaims...

Four new UI certificates coming this fall

IAN STEWART July 27, 2011

Starting this fall, University of Iowa graduate students interested in biostatistics will have a new way to prove their dedication to the subject with a certificate to add to their degrees. "We decided...

National, local leaders stress education reform in Des Moines

CHASTITY DILLARD July 26, 2011

National and local education leaders discussed ways to reform Iowa's education system in Des Moines Monday, listing the future of teacher salaries and economic growth as two priorities. "How can...

Former UI prof’s study shows drop in alcohol charges

BRIAN ALBERT July 26, 2011

A study released Sunday suggests the frequency of underage OWI and public-intoxication bookings in Iowa City has decreased since 2010. And while some officials are attributing the shift to the 21-ordinance,...

Iowa City named state’s most "walkable" city

LUKE VOELZ July 26, 2011

Iowa City was recently named as the most "walkable" city in the state, but some local officials said the city could better that ranking on a national front with less reliance on public transit...

Johnson County buildings earn gold sustainability rating

BRITTANY TREVICK July 26, 2011

The Johnson County Conservation Board is now working in a building with cabinets made out of compressed sunflower seeds and countertops made out of recycled glassware. The new building, Conservation Headquarters,...

Local 26-year-old an award-winning tattoo artist

BEN SCHUFF July 26, 2011

David Rich likes to conquer new ideas. If something he wants doesn't exist, he'll create it. With tattoos inked up and down his arms, on the sides of his neck, and one hidden beneath black Dickie-brand...

UIHC doctors rank in new surgical database

DI STAFF July 26, 2011

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has 151 doctors listed on the U.S. News & World Report's Top Doctors, a new searchable directory of more than 30,000 physicians in the country, according...

IC man allegedly found with several pounds of marijuana

DI STAFF July 26, 2011

Officers arrested a local man Sunday after allegedly discovering several pounds of marijuana in his residence. Nicolaus Walsh, 24, 1716 E. Court St., was charged July 24 with a controlled-substance violation...

Iowa City man charged with child endangerment

DI STAFF July 26, 2011

An Iowa City man was arrested after he allegedly got drunk and passed out while watching two young children. Chad Alan Peterson, 44, 1631 Muscatine Ave. Apt. B, was charged July 24 with no-injury child...

Local man faces abuse charges

DI STAFF July 26, 2011

Iowa City police arrested a man who allegedly strangled his former girlfriend in her apartment, causing her to pass out. Police said 39-year-old Jonathan Krueger entered his ex-girlfriend's apartment...