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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

UI vice presidents get active

KATHRYN STINSON January 26, 2010

Interim Vice President for Student Services Tom Rocklin has been pretty good about hitting the gym on weekdays lately — and he plans to add walking and biking to his weekend activities. Rocklin is joining...

Student investment fund skyrockets

NORA HEATON January 26, 2010

Twelve UI students saw their investments jump above the $1 million mark last year, outperforming expectations despite the challenging economy. The Henry Fund, an endowed stock portfolio managed by 12...

Council to hold hearing on fire station, fee

DI STAFF January 26, 2010

The Iowa City City Council passed a resolution to schedule a public hearing on Feb. 2 to discuss the construction of the new Iowa City fire station and the possible reduction of the franchise fee. The...

Johnson arraignment moved

DI STAFF January 26, 2010

The arraignment for an Iowa City man accused of involuntary manslaughter has been moved to Thursday, according to court documents. Alajuwon Shamar Johnson, 26, was charged in the death of 20-year-old...

Judge rules against Union

DI STAFF January 26, 2010

An administrative law judge has upheld a decision regarding charges against Union Bar, 121 E. College St. On Jan. 31, 2009, Iowa City police conducted an alcohol compliance check at the bar. While there,...

Ex-employee sues UIHC

DI STAFF January 26, 2010

A former visiting associate at the UI Hospital and Clinics has sued his former employers for a breach of an employment contract, according to court documents released on Jan. 22. Ravi Sood worked in the...

Iowa City ‘healthiest’

DI STAFF January 26, 2010

Men’s Journal has named Iowa City the healthiest town in the United States. The ranking is based on a set of criteria established by Sanjay Gupta, the chief medical correspondent for CNN. Gupta searched...

Student group backs Branstad

ADAM B. SULLIVAN January 26, 2010

The year was 1983, and a 35-year-old Terry Branstad was sworn in for his first term as Iowa governor. Future UI student Nic Pottebaum wasn’t going to be born for about seven more years. Back to the...

Jakes’ license in limbo

KATHRYN STINSON January 26, 2010

Iowa City city councilors expressed disappointment Monday with local bar owner Mike Porter for failing to meet a fire-code compliance deadline. The City Council moved its decision on Porter’s liquor-license...

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...