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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

Woman charged with pimping

DI STAFF February 12, 2010

The Johnson County Sheriff’s office arrested a Cedar Rapids woman after she allegedly prostituted her daughter to an undercover police officer. Mary Doolin, 60, Cedar Rapids, was charged Feb. 8 with...

Man charged with theft, forgery

DI STAFF February 12, 2010

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office charged a man on Feb. 8, alleging that he forged $13,600 in checks using a relative’s name. Dale Grimm, 50, Middle Amana, Iowa, was charged with first-degree theft...

Mason, Loh discuss budget, drinking

JOE CAVALIERE February 11, 2010

Students gathered Thursday night to get direct answers from their administrators on a range of issues. Quality of education, the fate of graduate programs, and drinking issues steered the discussion. Approximately...

UI helps train science teachers

ASHLEY OERMAN February 11, 2010

A new UI program will get students out of college and into a career in science education one year early. Students majoring in biology, chemistry, and physics will have the chance to get both a bachelor’s...

Bill would aid undocumented immigrants

MITCHELL SCHMIDT February 11, 2010

Eva wants nothing more than to go to an Iowa university. But the 21-year-old has one problem: She is an undocumented immigrant. The Marshalltown High graduate, who asked not to be named because of her...

Cambus confident about its drivers in winter

KELLIE PETERSEN February 11, 2010

Even when other local bus routes come to a halt in winter weather, Cambus often continues to deliver people to their destinations. While not all Cambus drivers are trained to drive in winter conditions,...

Poverty an issue in Iowa, local experts say

JOSEPH BELK February 11, 2010

Local experts weighed in on both state and national poverty Wednesday night as a part of a series of UI forums on domestic policy. The discussion was part of the UI course Policy Matters: Scholarly and...

Spotlight Iowa City: Writer knows when to park day job

MITCH SMITH February 11, 2010

John Thomas has a secret identity. He spends his days working in the UI Parking and Transportation Department. But by night — or “early evening,” because he’s getting older — the Coralville...

Material witness wants case dismissed

DI STAFF February 11, 2010

The material witness held in relation to the Oct. 8, 2009, shooting death of John Versypt has asked that his case be dismissed, according to court documents. Justin Marshall, 19, was in the apartment...

Iowa lags in Advanced Placement Exams

DI STAFF February 11, 2010

Fewer Iowa high-school students took an Advanced Placement Exam in 2009 than students nationwide and scored lower than their American peers, according to the group’s sixth-annual report to the nation...

IMU, your late-night place to be

DI STAFF February 11, 2010

The IMU has extended its hours and is offering new services for students. Now open until 2 a.m. daily, students can study, grab late-night snacks, or find a place to relax. Students can take advantage...

Defendants in Jones’ suit respond

DI STAFF February 11, 2010

The UI, state Board of Regents, and UI President Sally Mason have submitted their answer to a lawsuit filed by a former UI vice president for Student Services, according to court documents. Phillip Jones...