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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

Area woman sues UI clinic

DI STAFF June 15, 2011

A Johnson County woman has filed a lawsuit against the University of Iowa Quick Care North Liberty following an incident in which she said medical officials allegedly failed to diagnose her with cancer,...

Local banker considering run for City Council

DI STAFF June 15, 2011

Another local may throw his hat into the race for City Council. Mike Finlayson, 46, who serves as the vice president and retail managing officer of MidWestOne Bank in downtown Iowa City, said that while...

Search warrant leaves IC man with multiple drug charges

DI STAFF June 15, 2011

A local man faces multiple drug charges after Iowa City police served a search warrant at his home. Philip Galen Ballew, 20, 525 Iowa Avenue Apt.1, was charged March 3 with keeping a drug house, controlled...

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...

Coralville police arrest Nebraska woman for prostitution

DI STAFF June 14, 2011

A Nebraska woman was arrested by Coralville police after she allegedly performed adult services for money. Celestina Valdez, 25, was charged June 11 with prostitution. Police said Valdez allegedly initially...

Judge to review documents in Hunninghake case

DI STAFF June 14, 2011

A judge is set to review a set of 11 documents in the records case of former University of Iowa Professor Gary Hunninghake following a hearing Monday. During the hearing, said Hunninghake attorney Leon...

UI student crowned Miss Iowa

DI STAFF June 14, 2011

University of Iowa sophomore Jessica Pray was crowned Miss Iowa 2011 on June 11 in Davenport, according to press release from the Miss Iowa Scholarship Program. The 18-year-old replaced Pauli Mayfield,...