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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

Culver signs nursing bill at UI

ADAM B SULLIVAN April 22, 2010

Gov. Chet Culver says newly signed legislation will recruit new nurses to the workforce, helping to fill a shortage the state has dealt with for years. The governor signed the bill into law on the University...

School Board interviews second finalist for superintendent

HOLLY HINES April 22, 2010

Stephen Murley said it’s important to come into the Iowa City School District with “your ears open and your mouth shut.” He said if he is chosen as the next superintendent, he will first listen...

Police ready if house parties increase

REGINA ZILBERMINTS April 22, 2010

A group of men drinking beer on a front porch a couple of weekends ago shut off their music just as police approached. A neighbor had called about the sounds pumping from the East Washington Street residence...

Economist warns against socialism

ARIANA WITT April 22, 2010

Yuri Maltsev saw firsthand the dangers of a socialist government — at least, the kind of socialism practiced by the Soviet Union. Born into a world of intense government control, the economics professor...

UIHC near top nationally in organ donations

MITCHELL SCHMIDT April 22, 2010

Every week, Suzanne Witte asks the same question. “Have you considered an organ donation? While it’s a difficult decision for some to make when a family member is declared brain-dead, it could save...

Spotlight Iowa City: From wrestling to realty, passion shines

JORDAN GARRETSON April 22, 2010

With a modest staff of six agents, lifetime Iowa City resident Tom Lepic broke into the local realty business around 25 years ago. Now, Lepic-Kroeger Realtors boasts 56 agents, and the head man is among...

Man charged in nightclub robbery

DI STAFF April 22, 2010

Iowa City police arrested a man Wednesday, alleging that he was connected to a nightclub robbery that occurred early that morning. Robbie Darrell Taylor, 23, Coralville, was charged with first-degree...

Police charge 3 in drug bust

DI STAFF April 21, 2010

Iowa City police arrested three men on drug charges at an Iowa City residence Monday night. Seth Ream, 23, was charged with possession of marijuana and psilocybin mushrooms with intent to deliver, two...

City High student charged with bringing gun to school

DI STAFF April 21, 2010

A City High student allegedly brought a gun to school, authorities said. Tyler Wright, 15, was charged with carrying weapons on school grounds. Officials said Wright brought the gun to school April 16...

Culver to sign nursing bill on campus

DI STAFF April 21, 2010

Gov. Chet Culver will visit the University of Iowa campus today to sign nursing legislation into law. The bill, passed by the Iowa Legislature this year, aims to address a shortage of nurses in the state. The...

Obama to visit Iowa again

DI STAFF April 21, 2010

President Obama will make another visit to Iowa in roughly a week, according to a White House press release. As part of his “Main Street Tour,” Obama will visit Iowa, Missouri, and Illinois on April...

Spotlight: Hearing his own string theory

TOMMY MORGAN JR. April 21, 2010

For up to 10 hours a day, nearly every day of the week, Chris Threlkeld-Wiegand is in his garage. The 47-year-old isn’t looking for that elusive tennis racket or fiddling with an old auto. (Even if...