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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

Cedar Rapids man arrested for an alleged OWI and child endangerment

DI STAFF November 9, 2010

A Cedar Rapids man has been arrested for allegedly operating a vehicle while smoking marijuana with children in the car. Frank Orr Jr., 42, was charged Nov. 5 with OWI and child endangerment. According...

First University of Iowa Statewide Veterans Conference today

DI STAFF November 9, 2010

The first University of Iowa Statewide Veterans Conference will begin at 9 a.m. today on the fourth floor of the Levitt Center. Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, will give the keynote address, UI dignitaries...

Woman arrested for assault

DI STAFF November 8, 2010

A Tiffin woman has been arrested after she allegedly assaulted another woman. Amy Jenkins, 23, was charged Oct. 28 with assault causing bodily injury. According to police reports, Jenkins reportedly...

Informatics major on the rise

MAX FREUND November 8, 2010

Every major field, from art to economics and geography or linguistics, hinges on data. And one major brings it all together: informatics. The University of Iowa started the program in 2007, and since...

UI veterans turn uniforms into art

ARIANA WITT November 8, 2010

William Klima clutched a tan, gritty sheet of paper bearing the Army green image of an angel perched above a soldier. "This is my release," Klima said. At the University of Iowa Center for...

UI sees quick turnover in admins

ALISON SULLIVAN November 8, 2010

In the past 30 years, six University of Iowa presidents and provosts have left to head other institutions — and for many, after a relatively short stint in Iowa City. Recent years have shown landing...

First class of REACH grads move to job market

DREW DAVIS November 8, 2010

Daniel Peters wants to sell Rolls-Royces. He's had internships at local car dealerships to see what the process is like and now works at a local Hy-Vee. It's his second time working at the store since...

Police arrest three for drugs after search

DI STAFF November 8, 2010

Police arrested three people after officers reportedly found drugs during a search of their home. Blair Eckhardt, 25, Michael Sammons, 31, and Todd Burzynski, 31, all of Iowa City, were charged with keeping...

Man arrested for meth after fighting with bar staff

DI STAFF November 8, 2010

An Iowa City man was arrested for allegedly fighting with bar staff and possessing methamphetamine. Charles Phillips, 2709 Wayne Ave., was charged Nov. 5 with possession of a controlled substance, assault,...

Woman hit by truck near Rec Center

DI STAFF November 8, 2010

A woman was hit by a truck on the morning of Nov. 5 near the intersection of Madison and Burlington Streets, police said. After the accident, the woman, who has not been identified, was taken to the University...

Bars go for 21 exemption

MAX FREUND November 5, 2010

Several Iowa City music venues are in the process of applying for an entertainment-venue designation from the city, which would allow 19- and 20-year-olds to stay in their establishments until midnight...

IC-Chicago rail service may help Riverfront development

MITCHELL SCHMIDT November 5, 2010

It's hard not to get caught up in the possibilities: 10-story buildings, sustainable construction, a commuter-train service in Iowa City. All are potential opportunities for the Riverfront Crossings District...