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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

Weinberg sentenced to 10 years

DI STAFF September 22, 2009

A federal judge sentenced a former Iowa City psychologist to the maximum 10 years in prison for storing child pornography on his computer. Howard Weinberg, 61, 332 S. Governor St., pleaded guilty to federal...

Man allegedly smuggled pot in anus

DI STAFF September 22, 2009

A North Liberty man was arrested Sunday after allegedly attempting to bring marijuana concealed inside his anus into the Johnson County Jail. Kevin Edwards, 36, was charged with possession of contraband...

Loebsack addresses new financial-aid bill

NICK PEDLEY September 22, 2009

Rep. Dave Loebsack empathizes with students who have low bank balances. As an Iowa State University student, the Democrat paid his way through college, relying heavily on federal financial aid. So it...

Civil War reenactors inspire Iowa City kids

HOLLY HINES September 21, 2009

Nathan Hellwig, a teacher at City High and a Civil War re-enactor, doesn’t usually bring his students along on living history gigs. On Sunday, however, he made an exception for Thomas Panther, a sophomore...

New trial granted in infant-shaking case

DI STAFF September 21, 2009

The Iowa Supreme Court granted a new trial to a Coralville man convicted of shaking his infant child and causing shaken-baby syndrome. Edwin Paredes was convicted in 2006 of child endangerment resulting...

Making money on tailgates

MICHELLE BORYCA September 21, 2009

Dave Sproull is the definition of a Hawkeye fan. A season-ticket holder since 1972, Sproull and wife Julie now drive an hour and 15 minutes from Winthrop, Iowa, to Iowa City every home game to participate...

Bowling alley planned for IMU

ERIN PETTIT September 21, 2009

The IMU provided a quiet environment for the few students scattered throughout on Sunday, three of whom agreed theunion could use some more excitement. “It seems dormant,” said UI sophomore Mark Schwenker. Doug...

Students caught by parking changes

DANNY VALENTINE September 21, 2009

Towed about four weeks after returning for her senior year, Stephanie Boyle has a message for UI students with cars: Make sure you know Iowa City’s new parking rules. She didn’t. And what she got...