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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

Spotlight: UI senior connects music, environment

SAMANTHA GENTRY May 12, 2011

Samantha Sidwell wants to push musical boundaries. The University of Iowa senior wants to mix alternative and classical music by mixing her cello with a loop pedal — a device that would allow her to...

UI students serve as ordained ministers

HAYLEY BRUCE May 12, 2011

Dan and Carrie Wohlers said they long knew they didn't want a traditional wedding. So when the pair finally decided to tie the knot in 2009, they knew exactly who to ask to do the honors. University...

County farm falls on hard times

KATIE HEINE May 12, 2011

A little white building on the western edge of Iowa City is home to a whole lot of history. But without funding, the 150-year-old former farm for the poor and mentally ill could deteriorate — and soon....

UI creates construction listserv

SARAH BULMER May 12, 2011

The University of Iowa has broadened its spectrum of access for those with disabilities. UI Facilities Management officials recently established the Access and Construction Alerts system, an online notification...

Deputies: IC man fled from accident scene

DI STAFF May 12, 2011

Johnson County deputies charged a local man after he allegedly fled from the scene of an accident. Eric Michael Cole, 20, 2340 Muscatine Ave. Apt. 33, was charged May 5 with leaving the scene of an accident...

Thompson trial on schedule

DI STAFF May 12, 2011

Attorneys involved in the first-degree murder trial for an Iowa City teen said at a status hearing Wednesday they think things are on course for the trial's September start date. Charles William Curtis...

Gingrich announces presidential bid

DI STAFF May 12, 2011

Newt Gingrich announced his campaign for the 2012 GOP presidential nomination on Wednesday via his Twitter account. "Today I am announcing my candidacy for president of the United States," Gingrich...

Cooper to leave school board

DI STAFF May 12, 2011

Iowa City School Board member Mike Cooper will leave the board as of June 30. Cooper, who announced his resignation at Tuesday's board meeting, said he will move to Minnesota in July to be closer to family...

Records show low number of sexual assaults reported to police

HAYLEY BRUCE May 12, 2011

University of Iowa police have been called to 10 incidents of sexual assault or attempted sexual assault on campus over the past three years — a number officials said represents the hesitation of victims...

U-Heights developer seeks TIF funds

DI STAFF May 12, 2011

Members of the University Heights City Council will likely see a tax increment financing deal from developer Jeff Maxwell to build One University Place, a commercial/living center at the site of St. Andrew...

Alcohol partnership eyes bars with 21 exemptions

ALISON SULLIVAN May 12, 2011

Some businesses with exemptions to the 21-ordinance may be abusing their privilege, business owners told fellow members of the Partnership for Alcohol Safety on Wednesday. Kelly Bender, a prevention manager...

UI student recovers from Lyme disease

ALLIE WRIGHT May 12, 2011

Matthew Tolan didn't think a minuscule tick bite would force him to miss a year at the University of Iowa. He didn't think he would gain 100 pounds in a single year. And he didn't know he would be too...