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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

Police review board member on paid leave after disorderly house citation

HAYLEY BRUCE March 31, 2011

An Iowa City Police Citizen’s Review Board member and community liaison has been placed on administrative leave after allegedly hosting a party that turned into a fight, though she still retains her...

Local chefs, bartenders compete in ‘Top Chef’ competition

LUKE VOELZ March 31, 2011

Hicham Chehouan was expecting to put on a show. When the Downtown Association of Iowa City asked his restaurant, Crêpes de Luxe, 309 E. College St., to participate in the city’s first Top Chef competition,...

Iowa Supreme Court to hear local material-witness case

ALLIE WRIGHT March 31, 2011

The Iowa Supreme Court announced it will hear a case relating to an alleged material witness in an Iowa City murder trial. Justin Marshall, 20, was held in jail for months after police said he witnessed...

Concussion-education bill passes Senate, House

MICHELLE MCCONNAUGHEY March 31, 2011

West High sophomore Xavier May said he hated sitting out two weeks of the last football season because he had suffered a concussion. “I wanted to get back in the game and play, but my dad forced me...

With technology, study abroad more connected to home

EMILY HOERNER March 31, 2011

When Sheila McNeill studied in Spain 36 years ago, her parents had no way of knowing how the riots in Madrid were affecting her. But in the era of the Internet, she can now instantly find out how her...

More than 50 apply for alcohol administrator job

ALISON SULLIVAN March 30, 2011

The University of Iowa will have a new face for its campaign to reduce binge drinking by this summer. Officials are reviewing 52 applications for a new administrative position tasked with overseeing the...

UI may host some West High classes as overcrowding continues

LUKE VOELZ March 30, 2011

Local high-school students could soon grace the Pentacrest as they head to their next class. As enrollment at West High continues to grow, Iowa City School Board members said they’re considering moving...

National group: UI’s rhabdo analysis correct

ARIANA WITT March 30, 2011

Officials for a national athletics organization said Tuesday they agreed with a University of Iowa committee’s recommendation to discontinue the workout believed to have lead to the January hospitalization...

Athletics committee chair concerned over group’s role

NINA EARNEST March 30, 2011

The head of the Presidential Committee on Athletics voiced concern over the group’s passive role at a Faculty Senate meeting Tuesday. Ellen Herman, the chairwoman of the committee, gave the senators...

Threat Assessment Team has had 400 referrals

HAYLEY BRUCE March 30, 2011

The University of Iowa’s Threat Assessment/Care Team — which deals with people who may be a threat to themselves or others — has responded to at least 400 issues since its inception in 2008. But...

Local darts group loses half of its players with 21 ordinance

MADISON BENNETT March 30, 2011

Eyes squinted, feet planted, hand steadied. Kyle Wehner peered 8 feet in front of him, preparing to rack up some points. He tossed his first dart, then his second, then the third. They totaled a disappointing...

Summer of the Arts line up announced

ALLIE WRIGHT March 30, 2011

Iowa City’s Summer of the Arts is ready to grow. Program officials announced this summer’s entertainment lineup Tuesday, which includes concerts, art festivals, and movies. This year, officials will...