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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

Iowa conservation director asks for $15 million

BRITTANY TREVICK June 14, 2011

The wellness of Iowa’s natural resources could hinge on state budget negotiations, officials said this week. With wetlands decreasing, open spaces are disappearing, and water quality on the decline,...

Iowa City man alleges assault, gay slurs

EDDIE KIRSCH June 14, 2011

A gay man said another man yelled a gay slur at him and assaulted him last week in Iowa City. Iowa City Police are investigating the alleged assault, reported to have occurred in an alley between the...

Iowa City woman sells suds

KATIE HEINE June 14, 2011

Kristin Kromray hasn’t bought a bar of soap in five years. But because the 28-year-old can make her own at home, it would be silly to spend the money. Kromray took up making soap in 2006, and today,...

Iowa City Public Access TV starts dating game

BRIAN ALBERT June 14, 2011

Iowa City’s Public Access Television channel is spicing up its weekly lineup. In an attempt to diversify the programming, producers came up with “Dump, Kiss, or Date,” a new two-round dating show...

Board of Regents vote to terminate Iowa School for Deaf teacher

DI STAFF June 14, 2011

The state Board of Regents voted unanimously Monday to terminate Iowa School for the Deaf physical-education teacher Karen Lechner. Regent President David Miles said at the meeting the School for the...

Police: Dependent was abused by caretaker

DI STAFF June 14, 2011

A man requiring 24-hour assistance was sexually abused by his assigned caretaker, according a report from Iowa City police. Courtney Raymone Roberts, 31, Coralville, was charged April 13 with no-injury...

UIHC medical records now online

KATIE HEINE June 13, 2011

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has officially deemed online medical record keeping to be safe. Despite security concerns, the UIHC has joined medical centers across the nation by providing...

Vinyl record sales increase in Iowa City, nationwide

LUKE VOELZ June 13, 2011

Greg Markus was bored at his friend’s cabin in Galena, Iowa. The lakeside house was dusty, cramped and almost completely devoid of electronic entertainment. The 14-year-old’s opinion changed when...

Former UI student to make Iowa City council run

IAN SCHMIT June 13, 2011

A former University of Iowa student hopes to become a voice for young people in Iowa City with his newly announced campaign for the Iowa City City Council. Josh Eklow told The Daily Iowan on June 11...

PowWow raises breast cancer awareness in Native American community

ZACHARY POUND June 13, 2011

In a park on the outskirts of Iowa City, the drums of Native American Nations could be heard Sunday as a traditional outfit with feathers, beads, and bells performed songs for women affected by cancer....

UI Sorority director raises money for cancer research

BRIAN ALBERT June 13, 2011

Jeanette Cummins lost her daughter to breast cancer two years ago, but today she said she’s far from alone. As the house director of Gamma Phi Beta at the University of Iowa, she said, she has received...

Officials: Man drove drunk with children in car

DI STAFF June 13, 2011

The State Patrol arrested a local man last week after he allegedly drove while intoxicated with two children in the car, police said. Joshua Levi Bauwens, 29, 4765 Sand Road S.E., was charged June 9 with...