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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

River Landing project likely won’t affect downtown

ALLIE WRIGHT December 7, 2010

Coralville has been making some big plans— around $130 million to $150 million worth. "Our theory is that if we can do something different and we can attract more people to the area, the more...

Fire training facility, arts space options for Roosevelt

NINA EARNEST December 7, 2010

More than a year after the Iowa City School Board voted to close Roosevelt Elementary, two options for the building are now on the table. The Iowa City City Council discussed two options for the school,...

Spotlight Iowa City: An international flavor

SAMANTHA GENTRY December 7, 2010

A conductor who previously had touched the community through her music now reaches Iowa City through promoting the cultures of those outside of the United States. Karen Wachsmuth may have only arrived...

Police investigate series of 34 vandalism cases

DI STAFF December 7, 2010

Iowa City police are investigating a series of vandalism cases over this past weekend. Iowa City residents reported 34 cases of criminal mischief, police said. According to police, officers believe the...

Iowa couple sues UIHC doctors for negligence

DI STAFF December 7, 2010

A Washington County, Iowa, couple accused University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics doctors of negligence Monday, court documents show. The charge stems from a Feb. 22, 2008, incident in which Tamara Stellmach...

Expanding means of taking notes

MAX FREUND December 6, 2010

If one University of Iowa researcher has his way, students will have options when it comes to taking notes. Whether reading, writing, or listening to classes, students should choose what's best for them,...

Spotlight: UI grad gives blankets to hospitalized children

BEN SCHUFF December 6, 2010

Kizzy Marco uses a saying from her yoga practices that goes like this: "If you can, then you must." But the University of Iowa graduate doesn't limit that directive to just yoga. She lives...

Dvorsky re-elected head of Iowa Dems

SAM LANE December 6, 2010

Sue Dvorsky, a long-time political activist and former Iowa City School District teacher, has been re-elected as the head of the Iowa Democratic Party despite a disappointing midterm election for Democrats. Her...

Student homeowners could soon be on the rise

NINA EARNEST December 6, 2010

Paige Rueter's house is set for Christmas. The tree is lit, and the mantle decorated amid the mismatched furniture, passed down from various family members that typify college housing. It looks like a...

Many students unaware of snow emergency violations

ALISON SULLIVAN December 6, 2010

With snow in the forecast, University of Iowa students should watch where they park their cars — or face a $50 fine — and city officials say they want to increase awareness about regulations. In November...

City High wrestlers expected to recover quickly after crash

MARIA GIBBS December 6, 2010

Derek Delaney expects to wrestle next year. But for now, his career is on hold following a roll-over bus crash Dec. 4. He and 13 other City High JV wrestlers were on their way to a meet in New London,...

Iowa City liquor store manager arrested for sexual abuse

DI STAFF December 6, 2010

Iowa City police have charged the manager of Liquor Downtown with sexual abuse. Darin Aisenbrey, 39, 704 Red Bird Run, was charged Dec. 2 with third-degree sexual abuse. According to police complaints,...