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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

Spotlight Iowa City: Moving to the next stage

DEE FABBRICATORE December 15, 2009

In a year or so, Sarah Helt could see herself getting yoga certification in India. That said, she also envisions herself in the Columbia University theater department, studying under her hero, Anne Bogart....

Alcohol group meets — in private

REGINA ZILBERMINTS December 15, 2009

The Partnership for Alcohol Safety met Monday in a closed session, though it wasn’t immediately clear why. The group — a collaborative initiative between the city and university — was created in...

Students turn to Adderall as study aid

ASHLEY OERMAN December 15, 2009

The first time Stella took Adderall she cleaned her entire dorm room. “I didn’t even know it was working until my roommate saw me being a clean freak, which never happens,” said the UI sophomore,...

Kehoe sentencing today

DI STAFF December 15, 2009

The Coralville woman convicted of killing one of her sons and attempting to kill the other will be sentenced today. Michelle Kehoe, 36, was convicted of first-degree murder, attempted murder, and child...

Panel criticizes school-boundary proposals

DI STAFF December 15, 2009

Iowa City School District boundary-change committee members critiqued possible redistricting solutions that consultants presented at a committee meeting on Monday. Consultants suggested building a facility...

Woman gets 6 months in prison

DI STAFF December 15, 2009

A federal judge sentenced an Iowa City woman to six months in prison after she pleaded guilty to stealing Social Security benefits. Gloria Hardiman, 59, received $94,780 in improper benefits. Hardiman...

Man charged with sexual abuse

DI STAFF December 15, 2009

Iowa City police arrested an Arkansas man for allegedly abusing a girl for several years. Travis Porter, 42, Norfork, Ark., was charged with second-degree sexual abuse. According to reports, Porter abused...

Man charged with trespass, intoxication

DI STAFF December 15, 2009

Iowa City police arrested a man after he allegedly entered an apartment, threw up, and began to undress before getting caught. Mark Flackenstein, 23, 1809 Flanigan Court, was charged with intoxication...

’Tis the season to give back

MITCHELL SCHMIDT December 15, 2009

Among barking and laughter, UI junior Katie Murph walked along the kennels in the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center. With families roaming around the center to find their potential new pet at...

Saving jobs by cutting back

JOHN DOETKOTT December 15, 2009

Nearly 10 months after the approval of the federal stimulus package, future ex-employees are proving to be the UI’s biggest beneficiaries. The UI spent around $33.4 million of its total $35.5 million...

Curfew coming soon

NICOLE KARLIS December 15, 2009

Iowa City youngsters will soon have to abide by a curfew — one not ordered by their parents. The Iowa City City Council passed its final consideration of the citywide juvenile curfew on Monday evening...

Many still contest chemistry report

SAM LANE December 14, 2009

Despite a lengthy and detailed investigation into health concerns in the Chemistry Building, those who work and study there say they are frustrated with the lack of progress made to improve conditions. After...