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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

Regents mull surcharge

JOHN DOETKOTT October 26, 2009

The state Board of Regents will discuss imposing a surcharge of $100 per full-time student at the three state universities at its meeting Thursday in Cedar Falls. The regents will also consider a 6 percent...

Downtown bar owners face state officials today

NICOLE KARLIS October 23, 2009

The owners of two Iowa City bars will make their final pleas to keep their liquor licenses today — and the state’s decision could set a precedent for how it will handle future denials by the Iowa City...

Record numbers visit UIHC emergency room

JOHN DOETKOTT October 23, 2009

The H1N1 virus is likely the catalyst bringing a record number of patients to the UI Hospitals and Clinics’ emergency room this week. The UIHC Emergency Treatment Center broke two one-day marks this...

Teens to be heard on curfew

REGINA ZILBERMINTS October 23, 2009

In the discussion about a youth curfew in Iowa City, the youth have been notably absent. At least so far. But community leaders hope to start involving teenagers in the discussion at a forum on Saturday...

Community marks celebración

JORDAN FRIES October 23, 2009

Students glided across the temporary dance floor of the IMU Black Box Theater on Thursday, guided by salsa instructors eyeing their every step. Guests enjoyed the vibrant selection of Latino food, and...

‘Care team’ ready to step in

MARLEEN LINARES October 23, 2009

In many school-shooting cases, such as those at Virginia Tech University and the University of Northern Illinois, culprits have shown warning signs before committing their acts — a trend Iowa universities...

Concrete steps for kids

SCOTT RAYNOR October 23, 2009

In a symbolic gesture to raise awareness about the war in Uganda, Adrian Bradbury walked with Kieran Hayward seven miles every night to sleep in front of the Toronto City Hall. In short time, they gained...

H1N1 illnesses cause unheard of absences

SAM LANE October 23, 2009

Iowa City School District officials are struggling with an unprecedented level of sickness absences this month. Hundreds of students in the district have missed class because of influenza-like illnesses,...

Spotlight Iowa City: Life as dance

CAROLINE BERG October 23, 2009

Eloy Barragán needed money, so he went to the black market in Mexico City and bought a taxi sign. Sunup, the 16-year-old’s focus was ballet. But once the street lanterns flickered on, it was time for...

Police probe reported home invasion

DI STAFF October 23, 2009

Iowa City police are investigating a home invasion that reportedly occurred late Wednesday night. According to police, five black men, wearing black clothes and ski masks, forced their way into a Foster...

Woman charged with possession of pseudoephedrine

DI STAFF October 23, 2009

An Iowa City woman was arrested after drugs and a recipe to manufacture meth were allegedly found in her home. Christine Schonberg, 44, 1822 Flatiron Ave., was charged with possession of pseudophedrine. According...

Police report missing teen

DI STAFF October 23, 2009

Iowa City police reported Thursday night a teenager has been missing since Wednesday. The Iowa City teen, Brianna Overton, 15, was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, red sweat pants, and brown clog shoes....