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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

Experts: Iowa City’s floodplain regulations follow statewide efforts

HAYLEY BRUCE November 18, 2010

Experts said Iowa City's new floodplain regulation will prevent future damage and provide a safer environment for emergency response teams, though some acknowledged possible short-term negatives. The...

UI locks in on cheating

MARIA GIBBS November 18, 2010

Students hoping to cheat on their online tests may be out of luck. Professors at the University of Iowa implemented the computer testing program LockDown this semester, four years after its worldwide...

Spotlight: UI prof teaches adult immigrants in West Liberty

ALISON SULLIVAN November 18, 2010

Huddled around several tables positioned in an L-shape, roughly 20 people sat facing one another. "Who's cooking for Thanksgiving?" asks Carolyn Colvin, a University of Iowa associate professor....

Group to promote quitting smoking

DI STAFF November 18, 2010

The University of Iowa Colleges Against Cancer will host an event on the Pentacrest today from 11 a.m. to 1p.m.. The group will encourage young smokers to quit and educate them on the dangers of lighting...

Ex- general counsel files documents in suit

DI STAFF November 18, 2010

The wrongful termination and defamation trial of Marcus Mills, a former University of Iowa general counsel, has been moved to the federal court. Mills said the move was prompted by the defendants and...

State notes increase in preschools

DI STAFF November 18, 2010

Information recently released by the Iowa Department of Education reported increases in the quality of Iowa preschools and the number of minority students, according to a press release. According to...

UI: California high school must phase out Tigerhawk logo

SAM LANE November 18, 2010

The University of Iowa is, once again, at the center of a trademark controversy. Murrieta Valley High, a 2,500-student school in Murrieta, Calif., has been using the UI's Tigerhawk logo — only in red...

FDA threatens ban on alcoholic energy drinks

NORA HEATON November 18, 2010

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given a big thumbs down to the uppers in the popular caffeine-ridden malt alcoholic drink known as Four Loko, along with similar drinks. The FDA ruled Wednesday...

Large turnout diluted student vote in election

ARIANA WITT November 18, 2010

The youngest age group of Iowa City voters made up the largest percent of voters in the Nov. 2 election, according to Johnson County Auditor Tom Slockett. But the effect was lost due to an across the...

Police say man choked, threatened to kill man

DI STAFF November 17, 2010

An Iowa City man allegedly threatened to kill the man with whom he has engaged in sexual relations. Andrew Staudt, 27, 3 Expo Drive, was charged Oct. 21 with assault causing bodily injury, fourth-degree...

Residents warned of ‘Grandma, I’m in jail’ scam

DI STAFF November 17, 2010

The Johnson County Sheriff's Office warned residents the "Grandma, I'm in jail" scam is returning to the area. Claiming to be a grandson or granddaughter, an individual tells the person who...

Council to hold public hearing on Towncrest plans

DI STAFF November 17, 2010

The Iowa City City Council voted in favor of a public hearing on the Towncrest area and urban renewal at Tuesday night's meeting. The hearing is scheduled to take place at the counil's Dec. 7 meeting,...