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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

Local groups brings families holiday cheer

ALISON SULLIVAN December 17, 2010

Two brown eyes peered just barely over the top of a folding table. The little girl, 21⁄2 years old with a rainbow stocking cap perched on her head, watched silently as cans of corn, pumpkin, and pinto...

Spotlight: New grad looks to political path

ARIANA WITT December 17, 2010

Cassie Creasy grew up in a family that never talked politics. Her parents never made a big deal over elections or party affiliations — something she enjoyed. "I was never expected to think a certain...

NRA wants looser gun laws

GIBSON BERGLUND December 17, 2010

Despite a new law taking effect next month that loosens regulations on gun-owners in Iowa, the National Rifle Association and a state firearms group are pushing for more. But public-safety officials aren't...

Alfredo Parrish to represent DJK

DI STAFF December 17, 2010

A former University of Iowa football player facing up to seven drug charges will now be represented by one of Iowa's top lawyers, online court records said. Derrell Johnson-Koulianos, previously a star...

Supervisors to send letter over JECC concerns

DI STAFF December 17, 2010

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors voted Thursday to send a letter to all the entities involved in the Joint Emergency Communication Center expressing various concerns held by the supervisors, said...

Police capture UIHC escapee, officials debate responsibility

HAYLEY BRUCE December 16, 2010

Authorities arrested Anthony Koehlhoeffer Wednesday evening after he reportedly escaped while being treated at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and spent 19 hours on the run. Hospital and...

UI student soldiers away for the holidays

SAM LANE December 16, 2010

A 2-foot-tall Christmas tree sits atop a nightstand in Army Spc. Cliff Wallace's containerized housing unit in Balad, Iraq. The decor is simple: four blue light bulbs and a handful of small ornaments dot...

Q&A: Mason discusses DJK, alcohol plan

DI STAFF December 16, 2010

The Daily Iowan: Any growing concern about the progress of the art museum? President Sally Mason: Oh, we're going to stick with it. We're absolutely going to stick with it. We think we have a strong case...

Santa, with some help, visits sick kids

MAX FREUND December 16, 2010

Six-year-old Abigail Linville lay in her plastic hospital bed, a pink leopard-print blanket pulled up around her neck. Her sister, Emma, stood frozen in the dimly lit room. Following Emma's gaze, Abigail...

Spotlight: 48 and set to graduate

MATT COZZI December 16, 2010

Kent Warner is finally set on what he wants to be when he grows up. The UI, who will graduate this weekend, has taken an uncommon path to his success as an engineering student. Surrounded by the white,...

UI student insurance to expand under new health-care policy

ALICIA KRAMME December 16, 2010

University of Iowa students with student-insurance policies will soon have expanded coverage at no extra cost. Under the new health-care act, which goes into effect on Jan. 1, the policies will cover...

Study: Some students not honest with prof evaluations

ALLIE WRIGHT December 16, 2010

University of Iowa sophomore Greg Rothstein said he feels it's important to tell the truth when evaluating his professors at the end of each semester. "I'm going to be honest if I feel like a teacher...