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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

Report: lead paint levels at elementary higher than district estimates

LUKE VOELZ May 6, 2011

A renovated stairwell in Mann Elementary contains levels of lead-based paint above the state limit, according to an analysis performed by the University of Iowa Hygienic Laboratory on May 10, 2010. The...

Supervisors study social-media policy

DI STAFF May 5, 2011

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors reviewed a policy regarding social media during a work session Wednesday. A subcommittee of various county officials have been drafting a social-media policy since...

Steads make major donation to Children’s Hospital

DI STAFF May 5, 2011

The University of Iowa Children’s Hospital received a $10 million donation to advance pediatric medicine. Jerre and Mary Joy Stead, of Scottsdale, Ariz., will create two endowed faculty positions,,...

Poll: Large majority say they’ll vote in judicial election

DI STAFF May 5, 2011

A majority of Iowans intend to vote on judicial retention in the next election, but nearly half haven’t decided how they’ll vote, a University of Iowa Hawkeye Poll determined. The poll found 87 percent...

IC man falls in CR, dies

DI STAFF May 5, 2011

An Iowa City man died Tuesday after falling from a federal courthouse while working on a construction project, the Associated Press reported. Cedar Rapids authorities identified the man as Terry Simmons,...

Bond set for man charged with inappropriate touching

DI STAFF May 5, 2011

Bond has been set for a Chicago man charged with inappropriately touching two young girls. Donte Walker, 18, was charged April 13 with two counts of lascivious acts with a child. According to a complaint...

DJK’s ex-roommate pleads guilty

DI STAFF May 5, 2011

The ex-roommate of former Hawkeye football player Derrell Johnson-Koulianos pleaded guilty Tuesday. Brady Cooper Johnson, 21, was charged Dec. 7 with possession of a marijuana with intent to deliver,...

Surveys show minor changes in drinking for new students

MARY HARRINGTON May 5, 2011

Fewer University of Iowa students identify themselves as problem drinkers this year than they did last year, according to results from this year’s AlcoholEdu survey. But the change is minor — only...

Ex-UI employee charged with theft

DI STAFF May 5, 2011

The University of Iowa police have arrested a former UI employee after he allegedly pawned university property. Jeremy Olson, 33, 2401 Friendship St., was charged April 19 with second-degree theft. According...

Presidential hopefuls expand use of social media

ALLIE WRIGHT May 5, 2011

A “friend” on Facebook and a follower on Twitter may be more significant than ever to many potential presidential-nomination candidates during the 2012 caucuses. Following President Obama’s technological...

Man arrested for threats after bin Laden death

DI STAFF May 5, 2011

A man was arrested Tuesday in Middle Amana after he allegedly told cowokers he intended to “blow up Amana” because “his friend and brother Osama bin Laden was killed,” according to an Iowa County...

Iowa House to be used for Dance Marathon living-learning community

ARIANA WITT May 5, 2011

University of Iowa Housing officials are developing a Dance Marathon Living Learning Community to be held in the Iowa House for the fall, but thecommunity could be a no-go unless more students show interest....