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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

Branstad announces new biofuels program

DI STAFF October 15, 2013

Gov. Terry Branstad announced Monday the beginning of a new program,  “Fueling our Future,” to expand Iowa production of mid-level biofuel blends. This new program will redirect federal...

Santorum endorses Walt Rogers

DI STAFF October 15, 2013

Former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum, R-Pa., has officially endorsed Iowa Sen. Walt Rogers, R-Cedar Falls, in his campaign for the Senate. Santorum is now the chairman for Patriot Voices PAC and won the Iowa...

Senate candidates respond to national debt, shutdown

MICHELLE KIM October 14, 2013

In light of a partial government shutdown, fiscal responsibility was the highest concern shared among the five Republican U.S. Senate candidates on Oct. 12 during the Johnson County annual barbecue. All...

Democratic candidates present governor nominee reasons

BRENT GRIFFITHS October 14, 2013

In what speakers referred to as “the people’s Republic of Johnson County,” candidates vying to replace Gov. Terry Branstad made their pitch for their party’s nomination in front...

Candidate relaxed about city debt

MEGAN SANCHEZ October 14, 2013

Among the eight candidates campaigning for a chance to take on city issues is a woman who said she is not solely focused on taking drastic measures when it comes to Coralville’s financial troubles....

11th annual Ponseti Races grows with addition of 9 Line Mile

JAKE MCCULLEY October 14, 2013

On a crisp October morning, more than 100 people of all ages gathered to walk the inaugural “9 Line Mile” in memory of an Iowa City teen whose life was cut short in a moped accident in 2011....

Candidate hopes to bring unity back to Coralville City Council

JULIA DAVIS October 14, 2013

Jean Newlin Schnake says one of her primary goals as a candidate in the upcoming election is returning Coralville’s government to the unified state it once enjoyed. Schnake, who served a 12-year...

First year of LGBTQ Clinic shows success

GABRIELLA DUNN October 14, 2013

The first Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning Clinic in the state has proven to be an emerging success throughout its first year of business at the Iowa River Landing.  “We...

Kirkwood Community College breaks ground on new Regional Center

MEGAN SANCHEZ October 14, 2013

Construction crews and Coralville city officials broke ground this weekend for a new facility intended for expanded community student use. At 4 p.m. Oct. 11, community members gathered at what is now...

Local man charged after committing robbery

DI STAFF October 14, 2013

A local man has been accused of committing a robbery. Darron Rodgers, 42, was charged Sept. 27 with first-degree robbery. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Rodgers approached the victim’s...

Michigan man charged after using apartment for party house

DI STAFF October 14, 2013

A Michigan man has been accused of using an apartment as a party house. Fazal Choudhury, 22, was charged June 16 with third-degree burglary, possession of a controlled substance, and second-degree theft....

Arizona man charged after taking advantage of elderly man

DI STAFF October 14, 2013

An Arizona man has been accused of taking advantage of an elderly man’s poor eyesight. Walter White, 43, was charged June 26, 2012, with second-degree theft. According to a Coralville police complaint,...