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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

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...

UIHC cancer center receives $11.5 million grant

KATIE HEINE July 7, 2011

A multimillion dollar grant will help support further cancer studies at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Cancer Center, researchers said. The UIHC Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center announced...

UIHC employee retires after 45 years with love for Hawkeyes

LINDSAY DOUGLAS July 7, 2011

In 1965, then 23-year-old Karen Plank began work as a nursing services clerk at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. And for the next 45 years, she watched the buildings, people, and technology...

Synthetic cannabis still exists despite Iowa ban

LUKE VOELZ July 6, 2011

Jake Missen watched the world become 2D. The University of Iowa junior had just taken a hit of pure JWH-018, the chemical compound present in the synthetic-cannabis drug K2. Later calling it “the worst...

IC Council votes to regulate game-day vendors

CHASTITY DILLARD July 6, 2011

The Iowa City City Council took its final action on the Melrose ordinance during its meeting Tuesday evening, voting 7-0 to enact regulations on game-day vendors across from the stadium. The new ordinance...

Local arts director works to ‘bring art to life’

JULIANA FABIANO July 6, 2011

Megan Flanagan has occupied every role in the creative world of theater. She tried acting. She directed and designed costumes — anything to be around the stage. “I really enjoy constantly being around...

High-voltage transformer surge causes Laura Dr. fire

DI STAFF July 6, 2011

The Iowa City Fire Department was dispatched Tuesday around 9 a.m. to a fire at 1205 Laura Drive Lot 1. According to a press release from fire authorities, a high-voltage surge from a nearby transformer...

Cedar Rapids man arrested for alleged assault

DI STAFF July 6, 2011

A Cedar Rapids man was arrested after he allegedly attempted to sexually assault his daughter’s roommate, Coralville police said. According to police, 48-year-old Brent Michael Humble made “lewd”...

IC City Council defers levee discussion

DI STAFF July 6, 2011

The Iowa City City Council decided to defer the decision to grant the Idyllwild/Taft Speedway levee contract during its Tuesday night meeting. “The state has asked us to take a look at expanding to...

IC City Council votes in favor of moped regulations

DI STAFF July 6, 2011

The Iowa City City Council voted Tuesday night to move forward with changes to fines and permits for downtown moped parking. The vote was 7-0 on the first of three votes needed to enact the changes. An...

Council votes for Washington St. changes

DI STAFF July 6, 2011

The Iowa City City Council voted to move forward on possibly changing the one-way section of Washington Street to a two-way street at its meeting Tuesday night. Discussion in favor of the change focused...