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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

Officials talk curfews

DI STAFF September 17, 2009

After an emotional public discussion at the Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday evening, councilors reached out to other Johnson County communities that have experience with juvenile curfews. The...

Marching Band marches on

SAMANTHA HONKEN September 17, 2009

A place that once held choruses of hallelujahs now holds the rowdy sounds of the Hawkeye Marching Band. The 250-member ensemble started conducting music rehearsals in the former St. Thomas More Catholic...

‘Dr. Doolittle’ a great pet groomer

MICHELLE BORYCA September 17, 2009

George Parker talks to cats and dogs. The owner of By George Pet Grooming believes his soothing voice and serene persona make animals understand he is going to do what he has to do: groom. And when that...

Juvenile curfew splits council

NICOLE KARLIS September 16, 2009

The Iowa City City Council on Tuesday evening voted 4-3 to continue moving forward with a potential curfew. However, the council’s opinions were just as torn as Iowa City residents’. “I don’t...

Local medical examiner busy

SCOTT RAYNOR September 16, 2009

Mike Hensch hasn’t been able to take a weeklong vacation since he began working at the Johson County Medical Examiner’s Department. He started seven years ago. “We try really hard to have a lean...

Study Abroad Fair features new programs

MARLEEN LINARES September 16, 2009

The second floor of the University Capitol Centre turned into a spectrum of international opportunities for UI students Tuesday afternoon. Hundreds of students attended the annual Study Abroad Fair, browsing...

Man accused in shooting pleads not guilty

DI STAFF September 16, 2009

A man accused of shooting another person in a bar parking lot pled not guilty to charges of attempted murder on Sept. 11. Bernard Butler, 18, of Cedar Rapids is also charged with public intoxication. According...

Coralville set to clean up

DI STAFF September 16, 2009

Coralville will host its annual “Mayor’s Cleanup Week” from Oct. 5 through Oct. 9. The week allow residents to put large items on the curb, including furniture, bathroom fixtures, bicycles, swing...