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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

Branstad administration deploys Culver tactic, charges for open records review

LUKE VOELZ July 25, 2011

Iowa public-record review fees now come at a hefty cost — and the Iowa City Press-Citizen is willing to pay. Newspaper officials agreed July 20 to pay more than $400 for a half-year's worth of emails...

UI liberal arts in search of dean following Maxson resignation announcement

KATIE HEINE July 25, 2011

A University of Iowa dean with one of the school's longest streaks of service will step down. Linda Maxson, the dean of the UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, announced her resignation July 22,...

Americans with Disabilities Act hits 21st anniversary with celebration in Eastern Iowa

CHASTITY DILLARD July 25, 2011

Swishing from side to side, Andy Yohe, wearing a white No. 19 jersey, fired a hockey puck across the rink and into the goal. Shoppers passing by the Coral Ridge hockey rink stopped to watch the seemingly...

Retired UI prof ‘educates to innovate’

BRITTANY TREVICK July 25, 2011

One week before her friend's wedding, Gina Schatteman was riding her bike when a car backed into her. The collision broke her leg and put her in a wheelchair while she recovered. But that didn't stop her. Seven...

Obama challenger Harry Braun in Iowa City this week

DI STAFF July 25, 2011

Democratic presidential candidate Harry Braun will be campaigning in Iowa City this week with his wife, Lucille Braun. Braun will be in town today through Friday. A press release said outdoor events...

Hiawatha woman charged with possession

DI STAFF July 25, 2011

Deputies with the Johnson County Sheriff's Office arrested a Hiawatha woman after they allegedly discovered heroin in the seat she was sitting on. Tami Lyn Ray, 39, was charged July 22 with possession...

Alleged IC thief turns himself in

DI STAFF July 25, 2011

An Iowa City man turned himself over to authorities after he "felt bad" about stealing nearly $1,500 of merchandise from Target. Robert Lee Mitchell III, 25, 540 Dubuque St., was charged July...

UITV to air replay of City Council candidate’s forum

DI STAFF July 22, 2011

University of Iowa Television will air four replays of The Daily Iowan's City Council Candidate Forum this weekend. The forum, which took place Wednesday evening, featured all seven candidates who plan...

Sharia law becomes 2012 caucus issue

IAN STEWART July 22, 2011

Though discussion about radical Islam and its connection to terrorism has played a central role in political debates and elections since 9/11, a new issue has surfaced both in domestic policy and in the...

Student disorderly house charges up under 21-ordinance

ARIANA WITT July 22, 2011

The number of disorderly house citations among University of Iowa students has increased almost 84 percent in the last year, according to numbers from the UI and Iowa City police. The figures, included...

Analytical engineer announces run for IC City Council

CHASTITY DILLARD July 22, 2011

If elected, Richard Finley hopes to offer a "fresh perspective" to the environment of the Iowa City City Council. "I'm a new face," the 55-year-old said. "I think there's value...

Gartner: too much partisan politics with Regents

LUKE VOELZ July 22, 2011

Some local officials agree with recent criticism that higher education in Iowa has grown too politicized. However, leaders say some political influence on the state's public schools might be inevitable. Michael...