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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

UI spends $13,000 on provost search, down from 2008 search

LUKE VOELZ June 17, 2011

The University of Iowa spent almost $13,000 on a search that would lead to the permanent appointment of the interim provost, according to documents released Thursday. However, Provost P. Barry Butler’s...

Iowa City Animal Center to launch fundraising drive

ARIANA WITT June 17, 2011

Twinkle roamed the floor of the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center Thursday. He poked his wet nose and lengthy whiskers into the cage of fellow felines before settling in the lap of Jackie Wieczorek,...

Former Hawkeye wrestler considers run for school board

DI STAFF June 16, 2011

University of Iowa alum and undefeated four-time Iowa high-school state wrestling champion Jeffrey McGinness announced his candidacy for the Iowa City School Board on Wednesday in a press release. McGinness,...

Iowa could lose more than half of its Workforce Development centers

EDDIE KIRSCH June 16, 2011

Tony Anderson, 41, has been unemployed for several months. But after walking out of the Iowa City IowaWorks office Wednesday, he now has a list of employment opportunities to pursue. Soon, however, programs...

Sculptor honors Hawkeyes through art

SETH ROBERTS June 16, 2011

Larry Nowlan has lived with some strange people. The Philadelphia native has shared space with Nile Kinnick and Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas, and he’ll soon move in with Dan Gable. Nowlan is the...

Three years after 2008 floods, local businesses boast recovery

BRIAN ALBERT June 16, 2011

Just over three years ago, Joe McLaughlin and Dale Paulsen watched helplessly as floodwaters began to creep over the railroad embankment that had served as their pizza parlor’s personal dam. “It’s...

New Patch outlet starts in Iowa City

ZACHARY POUND June 16, 2011

Iowa City’s residents now have four sources to get their news. And even in a tough time for the news business, experts and local competitors said the local launch of Patch.org — an online news organization...

Rising rent drives some businesses out of downtown Iowa City

IAN SCHMIT June 16, 2011

Nancy Westvig and husband Michael Burt are happy with the new location of their business, Fired Up Iowa City. The do-it-yourself ceramic painting shop now has ample parking and a party room to host larger...

Coralville Center for the Performing Arts to open this summer

KATIE HEINE June 16, 2011

The stage is set for Coralville. The city is just a few weeks away from completing a long-awaited arts facility after breaking ground in 2009. The Coralville Center for the Performing Arts, 1301 Fifth...

West Branch woman allegedly stole over $4,000 from roommate

DI STAFF June 16, 2011

A West Branch woman was arrested after she allegedly stole $4,450 from her roommate of 10 years. Stephanie Pauline Dlouhy, 28, was charged Feb. 7 with second-degree theft. According to a complaint from...

IC man charged for carrying more than 400 grams of marijuana

DI STAFF June 16, 2011

An Iowa City man faces numerous charges Tuesday after police allegedly found more than 400 grams of marijuana in his car. Altan “Big O” Thomas Jackson, 25, 1313 Marcy St., was charged June 14 with...

Police: Man threw cocaine from window during pursuit

DI STAFF June 16, 2011

Iowa City police arrested a local man after he allegedly threw bags of cocaine out his vehicle’s window when he was pursued by police. Ricky Vonkeith Mallard, 43, 1240 Dolen Place, was charged March...