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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

Victim won’t press charges in dorm assault

MEGAN SANCHEZ November 5, 2013

During the late hours of Nov. 2 and the early hours of Sunday, a University of Iowa student was assaulted in one of the residence halls by an acquaintance, school officials said. According to an email...

Less people voting early this year

DANIEL SEIDL November 5, 2013

The City Council race is heating up, and the 21-ordinance is once again on the table, something that has a history of controversy. Despite this, Johnson County Auditor Travis Weipert said, early voting...

Officials encourage vote on 21-ordinance

REBECCA MORIN November 5, 2013

It all comes down to today. Iowa City residents and University of Iowa students will have the opportunity today to weigh in on the 21-ordinance debate. The Iowa City City Council voted to include the...

Where the City Council candidates stand

DI STAFF November 5, 2013

Susan Mims Susan Mims is running for re-election to an Iowa City City Council at-large seat. Her main focuses in her campaign are: Source: Daily Iowan Archives Kingsley Botchway Kingsley Botchway...

Local agencies expect increased demand following cut to SNAP benefits

GABRIELLA DUNN November 5, 2013

A section of the 2009 stimulus bill that temporarily boosted Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits — formerly known as food stamps — expired on Nov. 1, decreasing benefits to all recipients...

Officials defends alert systems despite criticism from students

BRENT GRIFFITHS AND LAUREN COFFEY November 5, 2013

In light of shots being fired on the Iowa State University campus, school officials were quick to defend alert systems used to inform students about campus-wide threats, while students believed some improvements...

Apartment fire results in estimated $40,000 in damage

DI STAFF November 5, 2013

An Iowa City apartment was reported on fire on Monday shortly after midnight. The cause of the fire, located at 328 N. Dubuque St, is under investigation. The fire started near a ceiling light, which...

Five local businesses cited with selling alcohol to underage buyers

DI STAFF November 5, 2013

Iowa City police conducted alcohol-compliance checks on Oct. 31 for 31 businesses. The establishments were asked to sell alcohol to underage buyers, and 26 of the businesses passed the test.  Five businesses...

Iowa City police investigate strong-armed robbery

DI STAFF November 5, 2013

Iowa City police officers have received a report of a strong-arm robbery that occurred Oct. 31. The victim, who was in the 200 block of South Clinton Street, said the robbery occurred at roughly 10:49...

Tree Huggers returns to Iowa City for second year

MEGAN DEPPE November 4, 2013

With cold weather moving in, the trees of Iowa City have very little to worry about. They are being wrapped in their sweaters for the coming winter. The Tree Huggers Project has returned for its second...

School officials discuss social media bullying

LILY ABROMEIT November 4, 2013

With the rapid growth of technology reaching the hands of youths early on, and a majority of students reporting being victims of cyberbullying, Iowa City School District officials are continuing to address...

Gov. Branstad opens prisons funded by debt

JAKE MCCULLEY November 4, 2013

Gov. Terry Branstad cut the ribbons at two new prison facilities last week. Although he disapproved of their funding, many Democratic leaders supported it. Together, the prisons cost a total of $217 million....