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

Swimmer goes from "Playa" to "Racer"

TORK MASON October 27, 2011

Most college freshmen could be described as immature. But people who know Iowa freshman swimmer Heather Arseth say she has done a lot of growing up. The Plymouth, Minn., native was once a "player,"...

Kelpin strokes way to top

BEN SCHUFF October 27, 2011

Barrett Kelpin has returned to the top of Iowa golf. He led the Hawkeyes with a stroke average of 72 during the spring season of 2010. In fact, his entire sophomore year was one of great success; the...

Kickoff coverage a strength for Hawks

JORDAN GARRETSON October 27, 2011

Iowa kicked the ball off eight times against Indiana. Each time, the Hoosiers' return man found himself in a swarm of Black and Gold uniforms moments after making the catch. And another moment later, he...

Hearing to dismiss Thompson case continued

DI STAFF October 27, 2011

A hearing on whether the first-degree murder case against Charles William Curtis Thompson will be dismissed is scheduled to continue Nov. 11, according to court documents. The hearing began on Oct. 20...

Dykstra trial: judge rules autopsy photos will not be shown

DI STAFF October 27, 2011

Photos from the autopsy of a child who died while under the care of a former Iowa City man will not be shown in court after a 6th District judge's ruling Wednesday. Brian Dykstra, 35, who is charged with...

DeWitt man charged with child endangerment

DI STAFF October 27, 2011

Iowa City police arrested a DeWitt, Iowa, man after he allegedly assaulted a woman in front of their daughter. Michael Steven Tomek, 41, 1549 Silver Valley Drive, was charged Oct. 25 with domestic-abuse...

Local man charged with OWI

DI STAFF October 27, 2011

Iowa City police arrested a man after allegedly finding marijuana on him during a traffic stop. Oudone Koulavongsa, 31, 721 Pepper Drive, was charged Oct. 26 with possession of marijuana and operating...

IC man charged after alleged attack

DI STAFF October 27, 2011

Iowa City police charged a local man after he allegedly attacked a man after knocking on his door. Andy Anderson, 38, 434 Peterson St., was charged Sept. 21 with first-degree burglary. According to a...

Iowa City native makes his own diesel fuel

JORDAN MONTGOMERY October 27, 2011

After working at the Hamburg Inn No. 2 for 25 years, "slaving away" over a hot stove, Fugate said he was ready for a change. He started a family and began growing increasingly concerned about...

UIHC promotes genetic cancer screening

MELISSA DAWKINS October 27, 2011

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is working to help local women learn how to wear their "genes." UIHC held its first ever "Feel Comfortable in Your Jeans" event Wednesday...

Occupy Iowa City: Neighbors call protest ‘disruptive’

RISHABH R. JAIN October 27, 2011

Iowa City residents living around College Green Park are mixed in their opinions about the ongoing Occupy Iowa City protest in their neighborhood. The demonstration, now in its third week, has seen an...

City Council candidates discuss bike-friendly measures

MARY KATE KNORR October 27, 2011

The Iowa City City Council candidates all agree that maintaining a safe environment for bicyclists is crucial to the reputation of the community. The Think Bicyclists Coalition — a collection of Iowa...

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