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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

Hope House escapee caught, girlfriend arrested

DI STAFF July 8, 2011

Alajuwon Johnson, who reportedly escaped from the Hope House during work leave almost three weeks ago, was caught Thursday and placed in the Johnson County Jail, according to jail officials. The 27-year-old...

Research market predicts Obama comes out on top in 2012

DI STAFF July 8, 2011

Trading numbers from the Iowa Electronic Markets’ 2012 presidential-election prediction indicated Thursday morning President Obama had a leading chance to be re-elected, according to a press release. The...

City Council to consider the sale of UI property for affordable housing

DI STAFF July 8, 2011

Iowa City officials propose to sell the single-family residence at 826 E. Davenport St., under the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program grant, according to the Iowa City City Council. The program...

IC City Council slated to adjust precincts

DI STAFF July 8, 2011

The Iowa City City Council is set to re-evaluate and vote July 12 on the city’s precincts and boundaries, according to the council. The most recent federal census showed Iowa City’s population rising...

Riverside man allegedly stole over $3,800 from his workplace

DI STAFF July 8, 2011

Iowa City police charged a Riverside, Iowa, man with second-degree theft after he allegedly stole more than $3,800 from his workplace. Matthew Lynn Day, 36, worked at Pharmacy Matters from February 2009...

UI to hire 20 faculty for newest “cluster hires”

LUKE VOELZ July 8, 2011

University of Iowa officials announced approval Thursday for additional research positions in Obesity and in Genetics Initiatives, part of the university’s cluster-hiring initiative. Each program will...

UIHC officials aim to increase ATV safety

ZACHARY POUND July 8, 2011

Officials at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics are taking measures to promote safety standards for operating all-terrain vehicles as accident rates continue to climb for increasingly popular...

Oxford woman arrested for assaulting husband

DI STAFF July 7, 2011

Johnson County sheriff’s deputies report that an Oxford woman assaulted her husband with dangerous weapons early Wednesday morning. Twenty-six-year-old Callista Ann Parmenter allegedly attacked her...

Officials hope for justice-center bond vote next year

DI STAFF July 7, 2011

Johnson County’s Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee met Wednesday to discuss plans for a new criminal justice center. Talks about a new building have been going on for well over a decade, but officials...

Santorum in Eastern Iowa calls to reduce federal higher ed support

ZACHARY POUND July 7, 2011

CEDAR RAPIDS — Former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum said Wednesday that the federal government should reduce higher-education funding and leave that support to states. Speaking to Kirkwood Community College...

Some concerns linger in Johnson County emergency facility’s second year

BRIAN ALBERT July 7, 2011

After a controversial first year, Joint Emergency Communications Center officials say they plan to continue striving toward a quick, reliable operation for Johnson County. Several officials, including...

No policy changes in the works following convict escape

BRITTANY TREVICK July 7, 2011

Despite a third escape in one year, officials at a local work-release facility said there are no policy changes in the works. Alajuwon S. Johnson was placed on escape status last week, but officials...