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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

Gingrich won’t commit to controversial Family Leader pledge

IAN STEWART July 12, 2011

During his visit to the University of Iowa on Monday, Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich avoided committing to a “Marriage Vow” that has drawn national attention. GOP candidates Michele...

UIHC completes first artificial heart implant

BRITTANY TREVICK July 12, 2011

One University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics heart patient’s life has been extended thanks to a successful artificial heart implant. UIHC physicians completed the state’s first Total Artificial Heart...

Johnson County seniors discuss agency redistributing

BRIAN ALBERT July 12, 2011

Iowa’s 99 counties are represented by 16 area agencies on aging — institutions that provide older Iowans with the information and resources necessary to lead productive lives. House File 45 will cut...

Appropriation to target rural teens

JULIANA FABIANO July 12, 2011

High-school students in rural Iowa may have a better chance of enrolling in Advanced Placement courses starting this fall because of a new appropriation by the Iowa Legislature. For the first time, the...

Woman dedicates life to saving animals

BRIAN ALBERT July 12, 2011

Rinthea Satterlee begins her mornings at 4:30. For more than two hours, she feeds, medicates, and plays with her animals. Work runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m, and then she spends another two hours feeding...

Police use Taser to subdue suspect

DI STAFF July 12, 2011

Iowa City police employed a Taser on a local man after he allegedly punched a defenseless person numerous times, according to a police report. Officers said they saw 21-year-old Michael James Draude...

Deputies: Coralville woman drove intoxicated with child

DI STAFF July 12, 2011

Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Coralville woman after she allegedly drove while drunk with her child in the car. Tammy Jo Freidhof, 40, was charged July 10 with OWI and child endangerment without injury....

IC man drives into house under influence of marijuana

DI STAFF July 12, 2011

Iowa City police arrested an Iowa City man after he allegedly drove over a utility box and into a house while under the influence of marijuana. Robert Allen Mengis, 54, 2401 Friendship St., was charged...

UI assists Braille school damaged in storm

DI STAFF July 12, 2011

The University of Iowa is sending crews and materials to assist the Iowa Braille School, located in Vinton, after it was damaged by severe weather early Monday morning, officials said Monday. UI Facilities...

Man receives sixth domestic violence charge

DI STAFF July 11, 2011

Iowa City police arrested a local man for his sixth domestic-abuse charge after he allegedly attacked the his fiancée. Torrence Pettis, 39, 1960 Broadway Apt. 11A, was charged July 9 with domestic-abuse...

UI to receive Environmental Excellence award

DI STAFF July 11, 2011

The University of Iowa will receive Environment Excellence award from Gov. Terry Brandstad Aug. 1 for UI officials sustainability efforts, according to a press release. UI officials have been committed...

Canine-aided reading program sees rising participation

LUKE VOELZ July 11, 2011

Annie the corgi sprawled across the Iowa City Public Library’s story-time room, occasionally tilting her head toward a reading of “Cowgirl Kate.” The 6-year-old service dog, whose therapy-dog license...