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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

Sex offender charged with failing to register

DI METRO STAFF September 10, 2009

A convicted sex offender was recently arrested for allegedly failing to register after moving to Iowa City, according to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office. Michael Roe, Jr., 28, 411 S. Lucas St. Apt....

DMACC students now have the chance to graduate as Hawkeyes

EMILY BUSSE September 10, 2009

After years in the works, the UI is partnering with Des Moines Area Community College in a program enabling community college students to graduate as a Hawkeye without ever leaving their campus. The partnership...

Student finds ticket to business success

ERIN PETTIT September 10, 2009

What began as an idea for a classroom assignment has now become a business for UI student and entrepreneur Dustin Waner. That idea made its virtual début about two weeks ago when he launched universiticks....

Spotlight Iowa City: UI professor fought for freedom during civil-rights era

EMILY BUSSE September 10, 2009

The police officer’s face was an inch from hers when he started screaming. “Shut up and stop that singing. I told you to shut up, n--ger.” But Tisch Jones didn’t stop. Although the other protesters...

Doors open for early education

LAUREN MILLS September 10, 2009

Story circles, snack time, tempera paints — these memories of preschool days are now available to more students in the Iowa City School District. The Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program, which allows...

Iowans getting political at a younger age

KEVIN HOFFMAN September 10, 2009

As three UI students contend for spots on the Iowa City City Council, they’re reflecting what some say is a statewide trend of younger involvement in politics. This November’s election comes a year...

Four spectators use Kinnick’s new text-for-help system

MITCHELL SCHMIDT September 10, 2009

Spectators at Hawkeye football games look forward to the physical action at Kinnick Stadium, just as long as it is on the field and not in the stands. With the introduction of FanAssist, a new text-for-help...

Downtown vendors must hold certain hours

CHRIS CURTLAND September 10, 2009

In the world of Iowa City food carts, the night owl gets the revenues — but the early bird gets the crêpes. The city requires vendors downtown to operate at certain times throughout the week, but many...

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