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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

Post-21, much downtown business remains steady

KATIE HEINE May 9, 2011

The window of Matthew Theobald's family business, the Soap Opera hasn't been broken in approximately a year — about as long as the 21-ordinance has been in effect. That may be a record. Despite dire...

Spotlight: UI senior keeping hands clean

RILEY UBBEN May 9, 2011

Michael Ireland knows the importance of a clean hospital. As the leading cause of illness in medical centers, hospital-acquired infections are responsible for almost 100,000 deaths each year in the U.S....

Iowa Juvenile Home residents use art to cope

SARAH BULMER May 9, 2011

The artists' names were not disclosed, but their stories were on full display. A young, half-naked girl in pigtails stands behind a cage, forced to watch an older man touch himself. "Trust me,"...

UI to help protect against flooding in the south

JON FRANK May 9, 2011

When destructive flooding engulfed Iowa City and the University of Iowa campus in 2008, officials said, a number of Southern states were some of the first to send help. And now, the UI has a chance to...

Illinois man charged with OWI

DI STAFF May 9, 2011

Iowa City police arrested an Illinois man after he allegedly drove drunk through a person's yard. Todd Christian Leech, 21, Winnetka, Ill., was charged May 7 with OWI and possession of a controlled substance. Police...

Officials extend Nite Ride hours

DI STAFF May 9, 2011

University of Iowa police will extend Nite-Ride hours during finals week. According to a press release, Nite-Ride hours will extend from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m., ending on Friday. In addition, the Main...

Professor on leave files lawsuit

DI STAFF May 9, 2011

University of Iowa radiology Professor Malik Juweid who has been on paid leave since January filed a lawsuit against the UI, the state Board of Regents, and numerous UI officials on May 6. According to...

UIHC launches fundraising campaign

DI STAFF May 9, 2011

University of Iowa officials have begun a $500 million fundraising campaign for medical research and patient care at the Carver College of Medicine and the UI Hospitals and Clinics. "Iowa First:...

North Liberty man arrested for assaulting officer

DI STAFF May 9, 2011

North Liberty police arrested a man after he allegedly spat on an officer after a reported assault. Joshua Kyle Showalter, 21, North Liberty, was charged Sunday with assault on peace officers and assault...

Men arrested on drug charges

DI STAFF May 9, 2011

Iowa City police arrested three local men on drug charges last week after executing a search warrant at their home. Robert C. Forslund, 20, and Joshua D. Kolof, 20, 410 E. Market St., were charged May...

One year later with 21-only, police find calmer downtown

HAYLEY BRUCE May 9, 2011

On a warm May night around 12:45 a.m., three Iowa City police officers stood in the center of the Pedestrian Mall, arms folded, surveying four scattered groups of students. "We're going to DC's,"...

21 ordinance prompts earlier drinking downtown

MARY HARRINGTON May 9, 2011

The 21-ordinance has taken its toll on downtown bars, cutting back the number of students who once flocked to the watering holes in consistent, weekly herds. And those who have spent many weekends serving...