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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 City man charged after breaking glass in residence halls

DI STAFF November 18, 2013

An Iowa City man has been accused of breaking a University of Iowa residence hall fire-extinguisher case. Owen Geiken, 18, was charged Nov. 8 with second-degree criminal mischief. According to the UI...

Local man charged with possession

DI STAFF November 18, 2013

A man has been accused of possessing numerous prescription drugs not prescribed to him. Jason Hardy, 30, address unknown, was charged Oct. 23 two counts of subsequent-offense possession of a controlled...

Local man charged with items to make meth

DI STAFF November 18, 2013

A local man allegedly possessed various materials used to produce meth. Jorey Butterbaugh, 22, address unknown, was charged Nov. 16 with possession of lithium, possession of pseudoephedrine, and precursor-substance...

Former Daily Iowan Editor-In-Chief passes away

DANIEL SEIDL November 18, 2013

Earl S. Browning’s illustrious life came to an end late last month, but his legacy will live on. Browning, a former Daily Iowan editor and an Army counterintelligence officer, passed away on Oct....

FasTrac program leaves Iowa City after six years of service

MEGAN DEPPE November 18, 2013

After six years of helping minority and low-income students achieve their goals, the FasTrac program of Iowa City has closed down because of a lack of funding. FasTrac is an Iowa City program dedicated...

UI sees a surge in Latino student population

REBECCA MORIN November 15, 2013

As the Latino population is expanding throughout the nation, the University of Iowa is mirroring that growth. In 2008, slightly more than 850 Latino students were enrolled at the UI — that number has...

First-degree murder trial now underway

ABIGAIL MEIER November 15, 2013

An area man testified at the murder trial of Brandon Brown Thursday, saying he recalled “four shots; they were rapid, and they were back to back.” With a bright red sweater and quiet demeanor,...

ICPL receives makeover

GRETA MEYLE November 15, 2013

Marked by bright colors, modernized technologies, and all new furnishings, the Iowa City Public Library celebrated the completion of its two-year transformation. With renovations that include a larger...

UI leaders convene in D.C.

LILY ABROMEIT November 15, 2013

A trip to Washington, D.C., fostered an opportunity for University of Iowa student representatives and UI officials to convene with officials and discuss how to better the opportunities and experiences...

Iowa City searching for solution to property problem

MEGAN SANCHEZ November 15, 2013

A shopping cart full of blankets. A duffel bag stuffed to its brim full of personal belongings. Both of them left in a corner on the Pedestrian Mall — because, local officials say, the owners have no...

Branstad raises awareness of rural health issues

GABRIELLA DUNN November 15, 2013

In Iowa, 90 percent of the state is considered rural and almost half of Iowa’s population lives in rural areas — and Gov. Terry Branstad has decided to raise awareness about the issue. Branstad...

National group launches women’s rights campaign

DANIEL SEIDL November 15, 2013

While Iowa is a state never to have elected a woman to either the governorship or Congress, one national political group is trying to improve the standing of women in the state and nationwide. The nonprofit...