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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

Local man allegedly punches person numerous times in the face

DI STAFF February 5, 2014

An Iowa City man has been accused of punching another person numerous times in the face. Shawn Rasmussen, 19, was charged on Nov. 1, 2013, with first-degree burglary and assault causing injury. According...

Local man allegedly forges numerous checks

DI STAFF February 5, 2014

A local man has been accused of forging numerous checks. Daniel Hodges, 18, was charged with three counts of forgery on Dec. 6, 2013. According to a North Liberty police complaint, Hodges intended to...

Man allegedly forges $2,000 in checks

DI STAFF February 5, 2014

A local man has been accused of writing an unauthorized check for more than $2,000. Judah Seruya, 41, was charged with forgery on Dec. 12, 2013. According to a North Liberty police complaint, Seruya...

Proposed gun law brings concern in legislature

DI STAFF February 5, 2014

For many Iowa families, hunting, firearm ownership, and participation in shooting sports are family traditions, but a newly proposed gun law that would make it legal for young Iowans to use handguns is...

Grassley meets with local Chamber of Commerce officials

DI STAFF February 4, 2014

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, met with representatives from the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C., as the members discussed their legislative goals. Grassley told The Daily Iowan one...

Students report fifth sexual assault of school year

DI STAFF February 4, 2014

The fifth sexual assault in the University of Iowa school year was reported early Monday morning. The UI police received a report from a UI student that she was sexually assaulted by an acquaintance...

UI Public Policy receives more than $17 million in grants

DI STAFF February 4, 2014

The University of Iowa Public Policy Center received three grants totaling more than $17 million to fund automotive safety research. The funding will also help development and implementation of a natural...

Jackie Kluesner helps others fight disease

CODY GOODWIN February 4, 2014

Jackie Kluesner’s home, in Farley, Iowa, around 90 minutes north of Iowa City, houses more cardinal and white than black and gold. She’s a young, rabid Badgers fan — “They’re...

Dance Marathon: Behind the dancing

BRIANNA JETT February 4, 2014

The moment one Dance Marathon comes to a close, another begins behind the scenes. It’s a marathon of planning. Although the Big Event lasts one day, those 24 hours are a mere fraction of time that...

UI keeps sights on sustainability

LILY ABROMEIT February 4, 2014

The University of Iowa is approaching its 2020 sustainability goals, one acre at a time. The UI Sustainability Office is moving forward to have 40 percent of what the UI burns be renewable energy. The...

Retirement surge may leave positions open

IAN MURPHY February 4, 2014

They boomed into the workforce, and now they’re booming into retirement. Baby boomers retiring from the public sector in the next five to 10 years will leave thousands of jobs nationwide that few...

Insufficient ambulance facilities concern county officials

DANIEL SEIDL February 4, 2014

Johnson County’s current facilities for housing ambulances will soon become insufficient if not addressed in the near future. “New ambulances being purchased do not fit in our existing building,”...