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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

Sharp increase in early voting

MARIA GIBBS November 1, 2010

Experts and campaign representatives differ over whether record early voting turnout will affect Tuesday’s 21-ordinance vote. The county auditor’s voting numbers reveal there were far more county...

Man and woman arrested for stealing tractor

DI STAFF November 1, 2010

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man and woman for allegedly stealing a tractor mower. Lori Diane Bollinger, 39, 206 Blackfoot Trail, was charged Oct. 29 with second-degree theft...

Woman accused of trying to hit boyfriend with car

DI STAFF November 1, 2010

An Iowa City woman allegedly tried to hit her boyfriend with her car. DaLaina Porter, 30, 2407 Bitter Sweet Court, was charged Oct. 29 with reckless driving, going armed with intent, and domestic abuse...

UI wins Washington Center award

DI STAFF November 1, 2010

The Washington Center has named the University of Iowa as Public University of the Year. The organization, which provides college students opportunities to work and take classes in Washington, D.C., chose...

Flu shots available this week

DI STAFF November 1, 2010

UI Student Health will begin flu vaccinations this week. The cost will be $20 for a flu shot and $25 for nasal spray. Vaccinations will be available at the following sites: • Today: 4-6 p.m. in the...

Regents seek to boost minority retention

EMILY BUSSE April 30, 2010

The state Board of Regents will try to cut the 13.7 percent gap between graduation rates of non-minority students and underrepresented minority students in half by 2016. The goal is just one of many outlined...

Congressional candidates speak at forum

ARIANA WITT April 30, 2010

The University of Iowa’s Chapter of the Young Americans for Liberty hosted four congressional candidates for Congress in a public forum Thursday night. The candidates discussed the status of the Republican...

Seniors’ Wellness Fair to be held today

LISA BRAHM April 30, 2010

From Sloppy Joes to free health screenings, Iowa City senior citizens can keep busy at the first-ever Older Americans Wellness Fair today at the Johnson County Fairgrounds. For the event, the Johnson...

Spotlight Iowa City: Dance Marathon head keeps busy

MARISA WAY April 30, 2010

In the lime-green-accented Dance Marathon office in the IMU, several large posters, crammed with signatures of dancers from 2009, cover the wall above Kyle Walters’ head. At the very top of one of the...

State ACLU turns 75

DI STAFF April 30, 2010

The American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa will celebrate its 75th anniversary on Saturday with an event at the University Athletic Club. The event will feature the ACLU’s national executive director,...

2 homicide trials rescheduled

DI STAFF April 30, 2010

Two Iowa City men accused of murder in unrelated incidents have filed to have their trials reset, and one motion was granted Thursday. Eric Scott Osborn, 26, is charged with first-degree murder in the...

Brothers trial reset

DI STAFF April 30, 2010

The trial for an Iowa City man suing Brothers Bar & Grill has been reset, according to court documents. Jordan Neve said he was forcibly removed from the downtown bar in June 2007 for no apparent...