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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

Iowa-Michigan State series gets physical

MATT COZZI November 11, 2011

There was a last-second touchdown. There was a blowout that ruined what had been a perfect season. There have been numerous concussions. Iowa won on a catch by Marvin McNutt as time expired to remain...

IC man charged with tampering with records

DI STAFF November 11, 2011

Johnson County sheriff's deputies charged an Iowa City man with tampering with records and interference with official acts Wednesday after he allegedly provided a false name and information during...

IC man charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief

DI STAFF November 11, 2011

An Iowa City man was charged Wednesday with fourth-degree criminal mischief and going armed with intent after he allegedly chased another man out of his apartment brandishing a knife. According...

Metropolitan Coalition submits Iowa City legislative issues

DI STAFF November 11, 2011

A list of legislative priorities for 2012 were compiled from past Iowa City City Council discussions to be considered by councilors at their Dec. 6 work session, according to the City Council packet. The...

Occupiers officially receive revised permit

DI STAFF November 11, 2011

Iowa City officials have revised the official permit for Occupy Iowa City protesters. In the new permit, city officials have altered tent restrictions. The original permit said only six-person tents...

Judge orders closed court for Thompson murder trial evidence

DI STAFF November 11, 2011

A 6th District judge on Thursday said evidence presented in support of a motion to dismiss may not be shown in open court during an upcoming first-degree murder retrial. Judge Sean McPartland said...

UI India study abroad growth not reflected in Hindi enrollment

RISHABH R. JAIN November 11, 2011

While the number of students studying abroad in India is booming, the number of University of Iowa students learning the subcontinent's major language is stagnant. Philip Lutgendorf, a UI professor...

Iowa politicos: new media changing presidential campaign

JENNY EARL November 11, 2011

Political observers say new media are changing the way candidates campaign for the presidency. The increasing presence of media coverage in Iowa is important for the election and will likely increase...

Johnson County joins Linn, Blackhawk in I-380 Coalition

AUDREY ROEN November 11, 2011

Johnson County officials approved a plan to spend $20,000 each year to boost the county's lobbying efforts. Despite some hesitations, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors agreed on Thursday to...

Iowa veterans tell their stories through poetry and prose

DI STAFF November 11, 2011

Fifteen fighters sat hunched over their desks. The room was silent; the only sound was the muddled scratch of pen on paper. These veterans of wars — ranging from Vietnam to the conflicts in Iraq...

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