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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

Study: Schools not up to speed on harassment

ASHLEY OERMAN November 11, 2009

Iowa schools still aren’t up to par when it comes to the prevention of harassment and bullying, according to a study released today. Findings from the 2009 Climate Survey suggest a serious need for...

School Board approves redistricting goals

HOLLY HINES November 11, 2009

Iowa City School Board members approved their list of four redistricting priorities on Tuesday, after making slight wording changes. Board members will present the non-ranked priorities — enrollment...

Spotlight Iowa City: Being adaptive in the nude deal

CHRIS CURTLAND November 11, 2009

Hundreds of people have seen Jenny Edwards, 42, nude. But even on her first day of art modeling for a UI class two years ago, Edwards said she always felt comfortable, invoking the artistic musings onto...

Woman charged with assault on officer

DI STAFF November 11, 2009

Police charged an Iowa City woman on Monday after she allegedly assaulted a police officer. Ayla Marshek, 21, of 1123 Town Court Apt. B, was charged with assault on a peace officer and second-offense...

Man charged with assault with intent

DI STAFF November 11, 2009

An Iowa City man faces a felony charge after he allegedly attacked a woman in her home on Monday night with the intention of sexually assaulting her. Daniel Bothell, 32, of 424 Dakota Trail, was charged...

Woman charged with possession of stolen property

DI STAFF November 11, 2009

A Coralville woman faces charges after she allegedly used a credit card and gift card from a purse she stole from a worker in the Iowa City Probation Office, authorities said. Morgan L. Rorex, 21, 614...

Board OKs fine settlement

DI STAFF November 11, 2009

School Board members approved a settlement — reduced from $16,200 to $5,200 — between the Iowa City School District and the Iowa Occupational Safety and Health Division of Labor Services Tuesday night. Safety...

Drake hazing incident sparks UI concerns

KEVIN HOFFMAN November 11, 2009

Members of the UI’s greek community say they’re startled by news of an alleged hazing incident at Drake University in Des Moines and anticipate more education about alcohol in their chapters. Over...

UI works to help vets

SHANE ERSLAND November 11, 2009

Life at the UI is entirely different from that in the war zone. And that’s why the university’s veteran-friendly programs — some of the best in the nation — are crucial for student veterans. Members...

Candidate knows crises

HOLLY HINES November 10, 2009

Paul Allvin knows how to deal with a crisis. A candidate for the UI vice president for Strategic Communication position, he said he has helped officials communicate with the public during two large rural...

Women innovators honored

LAUREN MILLS November 10, 2009

Iowa women in the fields of science, technology, and engineering will converge on Altoona, Iowa, today, abandoning graphing calculators and test tubes to settle in for a day of celebration. Four UI faculty...

School Board eyes homeschool rules

HOLLY HINES November 10, 2009

Homeschooled students in Iowa City may need to attend a district high school for at least two years to receive a diploma under a newly proposed policy change. The Iowa City School Board will conduct a...