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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa’s D-line keeps pressure on Northwestern

SETH ROBERTS October 17, 2011

Dan Persa faked a handoff and scrambled left. He scrambled right. He scrambled backwards. That's when Iowa defensive end Broderick Binns grabbed the Northwestern quarterback's ankle, holding him in place...

DCI officials investigate death

DI STAFF October 17, 2011

A woman reportedly died while under Johnson County officers' control, according to a press release. A release from the Iowa Department of Public Safety said officials are investigating the death of Crystal...

Local man charged with drug possession

DI STAFF October 17, 2011

Iowa City police arrested a homeless man on the evening of Oct. 14 after he allegedly attempted to throw away a cache of drugs when officers approached. Shannon Swartzendruber, also known as Dooby,...

Father becomes daughter’s UI classmate

SAMANTHA GENTRY October 17, 2011

When Steven Jepson asked his daughter, Katie Jepson, if she would be OK about his joining her as a student at the University of Iowa, she only had one condition. The Hawkeye piccolo player did not want...

Poet R.M. Ryan to read at Prairie Lights

HANNAH KRAMER October 17, 2011

Small moments take the lead in R.M. Ryan's poetry. He focuses on writing poems about little moments in life, with the hope that it will teach readers to keep their eyes open. "That's why people read...

UISG ousts Rishabh Nath following charges

KRISTEN EAST October 17, 2011

One University of Iowa Student Government senator is calling for a change in policy following his removal. Former Sen. Rishabh Nath was removed from his position Oct. 10 followingfirst-degree harassment...

Beyond the Cemetery comes to Johnson County

DORA GROTE October 17, 2011

A brisk breeze and setting Sun shaped the mood as tour guides escorted guests around the Welsh United Church Of Christ Cemetery on Sunday, stopping at various grave sites to hear a the deceased's history. Live...

Locals decry Branstad’s reading plan

JORDYN REILAND October 17, 2011

Some Iowa City residents said they are worried Gov. Terry Branstad's Third Grade Literacy plan won't be effective. The Third Grade Literacy Plan — released Oct. 3 as part of Branstad's Education Blueprint—...

TIF plans create controversy in Iowa City

ASMAA ELKEURTI October 17, 2011

Local officials and experts say city leaders should be more cautious when using tax-increment financing. Some say TIFs are often unfairly allocated and also encourage competition among communities. TIFs...

As demonstration continues in Iowa City, Occupy movement grows globally

CHASTITY DILLARD October 17, 2011

Related stories: Occupy Iowa City demonstrator Jim Jacobson said he doesn't even know what the "American Dream" means anymore, but for him, what people want is pretty simple. "You know,...

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