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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

Lone Tree accident claims man’s life

DI STAFF June 24, 2011

One Lone Tree resident was killed after a motor vehicle accident, according to authorities. According to a press release from the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to a motor...

Local boxer Klinefelter arrested after alleged bar fight

DI STAFF June 24, 2011

Iowa City police charged local boxer Kathryn Klinefelter with assault after she allegedly attacked a man over a political debate. Klinefelter, 23, and her fiancé, Stephen Michael Smith, 28, were charged...

Iowa athletics employees drive vehicles donated by car dealers

DI STAFF June 23, 2011

At least 57 members of the Iowa Athletics Department, including coaches and their spouses, drive vehicles donated by car dealers, according to information obtained by the Associated Press. The university...

UI officials name River Landing Clinic director

DI STAFF June 23, 2011

University of Iowa officials announced Rami Boutros Wednesday as the new executive medical director for the Off-Site Ambulatory Care Programs at the UI Health Care-Iowa River Landing, according to a press...

UI officials name new chief medical officer

DI STAFF June 23, 2011

University of Iowa Health Care officials named Theresa Brennan new chief medical officer for UI Health Care Wednesday, according to a press release. Brennan, who joined the UI Carver College of Medicine...

Illinois man charged with theft, burglary

DI STAFF June 23, 2011

North Liberty police arrested an Illinois man after he allegedly attempted to break into several vehicles with the help of two juveniles. Timothy Lee Eugene Brown, 18, was charged Tuesday with using a...

Obama lays out plan to withdraw troops from Afghanistan

ZACHARY POUND June 23, 2011

Ten years after the beginning of the war in Afghanistan, President Obama said he feels “light of a secure peace can be seen in the distance.” In an address to the nation on Wednesday, Obama outlined...

UI officials attribute binge drinking dip to 21-ordinance

JULIANA FABIANO June 23, 2011

University of Iowa officials said Iowa City’s 21-ordinance “contributed significantly” to a drop in students’ binge-drinking rate in the last two years. The statement comes after results from...

Q&A: UI President Mason talks Hamerlinck, state budget

DI STAFF June 23, 2011

The Daily Iowan sat down with university of Iowa President Sally Mason Wednesday to discuss state budget issues, Sen. Shawn Hamerlinck’s comments about students, and the new UI provost. DI: The UI College...

UI President: government shutdown effects would be minimal

ZACHARY POUND June 23, 2011

With the deadline for the state budget looming next week, University of Iowa President Sally Mason said the university would not see any major change if a government shutdown does occur. “We’re probably...

Rural Johnson County areas to receive tornado sirens

BRIAN ALBERT June 23, 2011

Residents of Johnson County who don’t live in an incorporated town likely won’t hear the possibly lifesaving wail of a tornado alarm under the current weather-siren layout, officials worry. Johnson...

Iowa, national ethanol groups respond to Coburn-Feinstein

EDDIE KIRSCH June 23, 2011

U.S. senators boast eliminating ethanol subsidies would save $3 billion — but not all parties are thrilled. The reactions come after a 73-27 Senate vote in favor of the Coburn-Feinstein amendment —...