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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

Nebraska man faces drug charges

DI STAFF September 28, 2009

A Nebraska man faces a felony drug charge after being found with six different kinds of drugs on Sept. 26, according to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office. Derek Sloss, 21, was charged with controlled...

Man charged after chase

DI STAFF September 28, 2009

An Iowa City man was arrested following a foot chase with police during which he allegedly attempted to throw away a bag of cocaine, according to Iowa City police. Craig Pickens, 26, was charged with...

CR man faces charges

DI STAFF September 28, 2009

A Cedar Rapids man faces numerous charges after allegedly threatening several people with a knife downtown on Sunday, according to Iowa City police. Ryan Tunk, 19, was charged with armed with a dangerous...

2 UI alums get U.S. attorney nominations

DI STAFF September 28, 2009

President Obama nominated two UI alumni to be U.S. attorneys in Iowa on Sept. 25. Nicholas Klinefeldt, who graduated from the UI College of Law in 2000, is the nominee for the Southern District of Iowa. Stephanie...

A different tailgate

PARKER SMITH September 28, 2009

Black and gold lit up the 50-yard line 775 miles from State College, Pa., Sept. 26 in the IMU’s Hubbard Commons. UI Student Government is working with the Campus Activities Board and other student...

Frosh helping hands

JOHN DOETKOTT September 28, 2009

For most of the UI student population, Saturdays are for two things: sleeping and Hawkeye football. But some students are finding time to add a different activity to the list: community service. A small...

Family must wait for home

JOHN DOETKOTT September 28, 2009

A city order halted a Habitat for Humanity and UI Homecoming Council project that would give a home to a family in need. Kevin Paulsen, the outreach director for the Homecoming Council, said the goal...

IC man charged in meth bust

DI STAFF September 25, 2009

An Iowa City man was arrested Tuesday after police allegedly found methamphetamine and meth-making ingredients during a search of his house, according to police. Michael Reuwsaat, 54, was charged with...

Another teen arrested

DI STAFF September 25, 2009

One more juvenile was arrested in connection with an Aug. 5 shooting in southeastern Iowa City, according to Iowa City police. Taylor Williams, 17, was charged with rioting, bringing the total number...

County becoming more bike friendly

DI STAFF September 25, 2009

Urban areas in Johnson County, including Iowa City, are now closer to being more bike friendly. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors passed its Master Bike Plan on Thursday. The plan is a comprehensive...

Parking changes

DI STAFF September 25, 2009

On Sept. 28, city employees will begin replacing some parking signs in Iowa City. The new signs will indicate parking restrictions based on odd and even days of the month rather than “calendar” parking. Most...