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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: 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...

Gulf vet aids younger vets

JORDAN FRIES November 11, 2009

Cate Hartmann’s journey to the UI hasn’t been easy. In 1990, she was forced to leave her fifth-grade son behind when her National Guard unit was deployed to Iraq for the first Gulf War. During 11...

Courts being hit hard

REGINA ZILBERMINTS November 11, 2009

Employees at the Johnson County Courthouse are bracing for furloughs, potential layoffs, and yet another slash in funding — something they say will further affect an already struggling justice system. Iowa...

Communicator is key, VP candidate says

PARKER SMITH November 11, 2009

Sandra Conn thinks verbally. Conn, the UI’s second candidate for vice president for strategic communication, said she’s great at working with words — whether as a writer or in public relations. The...

Ped Mall businesses want smoking ban

NICOLE KARLIS November 11, 2009

Boutiques in the Pedestrian Mall are looking to move loiterers out of the area — and another smoking ordinance could be the solution. Iowa City business owners, such as Ritu Jain and Catherine Champion,...

Defecation brings charges

DI STAFF November 10, 2009

An Iowa City man faces two charges after he allegedly defecated on the floor of a local pharmacy last week. Robert E. Lee, 57, 1903 H St., was charged with fifth-degree criminal mischief and public intoxication. According...