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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

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...

Bachmann focuses on waffles, not issues in Iowa City

IAN STEWART July 5, 2011

A stop in Iowa City this past weekend kicked off Minnesota Republican Michele Bachmann’s statewide campaign tour ahead of the GOP Straw Poll in August. But while other candidates have honed in on specific...

Iowa City could do away with free moped parking

CHASTITY DILLARD July 5, 2011

Bicyclists may soon be able to reclaim downtown bike racks and sidewalks in Iowa City. Tonight, the Iowa City City Council will vote on whether to establish moped parking permits and fees for the small...

Novel Iowa City to create book using tweets

ASMAA ELKEURTI July 5, 2011

Organizers of the Iowa City Book Festival are inviting people across the world to help write a novel — in 140 characters or less. Beginning at noon July 15 and ending at 5 p.m. July 17, anyone with...

Changes coming to UI freshman move-in

LUKE VOELZ July 5, 2011

Car-crowded streets and legions of stuffed suitcases will hit Iowa City a few days earlier this fall. The change puts resident halls’ move-in dates to Aug. 17 and 18 — the Wednesday and Thursday...

Veterinarian specializes in emergency care

BRIAN ALBERT July 5, 2011

Jack Hardy once dreamed of playing professional football. Now he spends his days tackling parvo and other animal diseases at Bright Eyes and Bushy Tails, a veterinary hospital located at 3030 Northgate...

Des Moines 80/35 festival hosts local, national acts

NINA EARNEST July 5, 2011

It was hard to escape the music at the 80/35 Festival. Some would scoff — it’s a no-brainer, of course, to expect a cacophony of sound at an event dedicated to music. Yet 80/35, nestled in the heart...

Mason named vice chair for Big Ten Presidents council

DI STAFF July 5, 2011

University of Iowa President Sally Mason will serve as vice chairwoman of the Big Ten Council of Presidents/Chancellors, according to a press release. Mason will join Indiana University President Michael...

Local woman arrested carrying meth, prescription drugs

DI STAFF July 5, 2011

A local woman was arrested after police discovered she was carrying methamphetamine and numerous prescription drugs. Rena Kelley, 46, 808 E. Bloomington St., was the passenger of a vehicle stopped for...

Local man charged with meth manufacture

DI STAFF July 5, 2011

Johnson County sheriff’s deputies arrested a Kalona man after he allegedly cooked methamphetamine. A state of Iowa narcotics search warrant was executed at 45-year-old Roger Allen Schropp’s residence. According...

Woman reportedly sexually abused while sleeping

DI STAFF July 5, 2011

A North Liberty man was arrested after allegedly sexually abusing a sleeping woman. Thomas Ray Auner, 49, was charged June 30 with third-degree sexual abuse. According to a complaint from the Johnson...

Iowa City man given escape status

DI STAFF July 5, 2011

An Iowa City man was given escape status after failing to return to the Hope House Work Release Facility in Coralville. Alajuwon Shamaer Johnson, 27, was charged with accidentally killing 20-year-old...