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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

Disease can’t stop UI freshman

CHASTITY DILLARD August 24, 2011

Sitting in her new Rienow dorm room, Meghan O’Connor explained an aspect of her life that only those closest to her fully understand. “I’m just not used to talking about it,” she said, sitting...

Man violates no-contact order after release

DI STAFF August 24, 2011

An Iowa City man immediately violated his no-contact order after being released from jail last week. Michael James Shrock, 33, 4487 490th St., was charged Aug. 18 with second-degree theft. According...

Iowa City man arrested after exposing himself at library

DI STAFF August 24, 2011

Iowa City police arrested a local man after he allegedly exposed himself at the Iowa City Public Library. Eusebio Rodriguez, 49, 831 Crosspark Ave. #1C, was charged Aug. 22 with indecent exposure. According...

Coralville man arrested for attacking pregnant woman

DI STAFF August 24, 2011

Iowa City police arrested a Coralville man after he allegedly tried to attack a pregnant woman. Harry Thomas Banks, 45, was charged Aug. 16 with assault causing bodily injury. According to a complaint,...

New associate dean for UI dental school

DI STAFF August 24, 2011

The University of Iowa College of Dentistry is getting a new associate dean. Galen Schneider will soon replace Jed Hand as the executive associate dean of the dental school. Schneider’s portfolio...

Iowa City school board studies growth

DI STAFF August 24, 2011

The Iowa City School Board on Tuesday discussed the numerical data about the recent demographic changes to the district. Iowa City’s schools are projected to grow at a faster rate, said Geoffry Smith,...

Governor’s office emails show little of Miles-Branstad tension

ALLIE WRIGHT August 24, 2011

Little of the tension between Gov. Terry Branstad and former Board of Regents President David Miles played out over email, disclosures from the Governor’s Office Tuesday show. The Branstad administration...

UI expands use of residence hall dining plans

JORDAN MICKLE August 24, 2011

As classes end during the lunch and dinner hours, the lines begin to pile up at both the Burge and Hillcrest Marketplaces, and part of the reason for the lines is the result of the number of incoming freshmen. Michael...

More than 120 still stuck in UI temp housing

ERIC MOORE August 24, 2011

Though classes are underway, some University of Iowa students remain without a permanent living situation for the fall semester. As of Tuesday, there were 122 students in “expanded housing.” That...

Iowa City tax district petition scheduled for submission this week

JANET LAWLER August 24, 2011

Iowa City city councilors say nothing but good would come from approving a tax-increase that may help to beautify and develop downtown, but at least a couple downtown business owners worry about the price. The...

UI alum Mitchell seeks city council seat

ASMAA ELKEURTI August 24, 2011

Jarrett Mitchell wants to “end restrictions and expand freedom.” And he hopes he can do that through a seat on the Iowa City City Council. The 33-year-old said his campaign will focus on representation...

UI frosh served as a Congressional page

ALLIE WRIGHT August 23, 2011

Ben Olson was once responsible for raising one of the most recognizable American flags in the country. As a Congressional page during his junior year of high school, the incoming University of Iowa freshman...