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

Closing arguments, no verdict in Dykstra trial

ERIC MOORE November 3, 2011

Prosecutors argued Brian Dykstra's good character doesn't mean he is not guilty of killing his 20-month-old adopted son. Dykstra, a former Iowa City resident, was charged in 2008 after his child died...

IC police make arrests for recently-outlawed synthetic pot

MATT STARNS November 3, 2011

Iowa City police are already making arrests on newly outlawed synthetic marijuana and state officials say it's important that these pot substitutes stay illegal. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration...

‘Don’t Get Evicted’ warns students of landlord ‘traps’

DORA GROTE November 3, 2011

Experts say documenting the condition of an apartment and thoroughly reading the lease before signing it is critical for renters. But one local attorney said students who wish to rent have few options...

UI Student Government to offer free cabs

KRISTEN EAST November 3, 2011

University of Iowa Student Government leaders will soon implement a free, 24-hour, seven-days-a-week cab service, and managers at at at least one local cab companiy said they aren't fazed by their future...

Despite weak economy, UI grads still netting jobs

CHASTITY DILLARD November 3, 2011

A majority of young adults think they will be worse off than their parents, according to a recent report dubbed "the State of Young America." But even more believe the American Dream is achievable...

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