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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

Police will continue increased downtown patrols

MARLEEN LINARES December 18, 2009

After a jump in violence in and around downtown Iowa City, the UI police and Iowa City police joined forces this past semester to patrol the area, and officials say the partnership has been beneficial. In...

Spotlight Iowa City: Finding a passion in a crusade

AMIE KIEHN December 18, 2009

When college seniors approach the finish line, it’s probably normal for them to be a tad numb about graduating. After all, the big moment is the culmination of years spent immersed in textbooks and...

Board to discuss Plugge

DI STAFF December 18, 2009

The Iowa City School Board is set to meet today at 8 a.m. in closed session to discuss Superintendent Lane Plugge’s evaluation and contract, according to its recently posted agenda. The meeting comes...

Woman arrested for alleged library DVD theft

DI STAFF December 18, 2009

Iowa City police have arrested a woman for allegedly failing to return 53 DVDs to the Iowa City Public Library. Saira Denny-Cline, 23, 1100 Arthur St. Apt. 13, was charged with second-degree theft. According...

Man arrested on drug charges

DI STAFF December 18, 2009

Iowa City police have arrested a man after he allegedly sold officers drugs on more than one occasion. Nathan Howard, 36, 2109 Western Road, was charged with three counts of controlled-substance violation. Officers...

Bill would change regents

EMILY BUSSE December 18, 2009

By Christmas, Rep. Jeff Kaufmann, R-Wilton, said, he will draft a bill that would drastically restructure the state Board of Regents. The “Regents Reform” bill will include Kaufmann’s three main...

Big Ten schools get tough on discipline

KATHRYN STINSON December 18, 2009

At most Big Ten universities, a list of students’ off-campus misdemeanor charges lands on a dean’s desk every Monday morning. UI officials are looking to follow suit and implement a policy that allows...

‘Real World’ becoming grittier

JORDAN FRIES December 18, 2009

Despite a tough economy, outgoing UI senior David McNace remains optimistic about his job search. McNace — one of 1,138 UI students graduating this month — will leave the university with a double-major...

Local restaurant owner aims to help Iowa City youth

HOLLY HINES December 18, 2009

Standing outside his Iowa City restaurant with a broad smile, Jeff Currie rewarded City High sophomore Don Williams for getting good grades just as he had promised. After posing for pictures on Thursday,...

UI energy goals loom

LAUREN MILLS December 18, 2009

The UI is, for the most part, on track to meet sustainability goals set three years ago. The Energy Conservation and Management Strategic Plan, which could save the university from $3.5 million to $4...

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Twenty percent off tanning lotion. A Wich, chips, and a drink for $5.50. Free cover at the Union Bar. These are just some of the deals being sent to students’ cell phones, thanks to UI marketing student...

Tree group hugs UI

SCOTT RAYNOR December 18, 2009

Every day is Arbor Day for Andrew Dahl. So when the UI was named a Tree Campus USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, it gave Dahl, a UI arborist, a sense of accomplishment. “It’s kind of a feather in...