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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

A local man accused of spanking his children to the point of bruising

DI STAFF September 11, 2013

A local man has been accused of spanking his two children to the point that they started to bruise. Austin Chamberlain, 44, has been charged with child endangerment causing bodily injury. According to...

Locals respond to the 12th anniversary of September 11 attacks

DI STAFF September 11, 2013

Mayor Matt Hayek “We shouldn’t forget what happened,” he said. “We shouldn’t forget who did it. And we shouldn’t forget all those that we lost.” Michael Weinstock,...

New UI app accommodates both student and public needs

GRETA MEYLE September 11, 2013

The desperate flipping between different Internet tabs to access ICON, ISIS, and various other University of Iowa tools has consumed students’ time, but a solution has emerged. UI officials recently...

UI requests funding for pharmacy building

MEGAN SANCHEZ September 11, 2013

University of Iowa officials said Tuesday they continue to set their sights on a new College of Pharmacy building for the fast-developing West Campus area. A request to fund planning for the structure...

School Board election brings in record number of voters

EMILY FRIESE September 11, 2013

A record number of voters turned out at Johnson County polling places last night, voting for three School Board members for Iowa’s fifth-largest School District. Just one of the three newly elected...

Nationally recognized speaker talks about suicide

DANIEL SEIDL September 11, 2013

Faced with several tribulations, namely long-term depression, then high-school student Jordan Burnham nearly left it all behind with a single jump from a nine-story window in an attempt at suicide. But...

Obama delays vote while pursuing diplomacy

BRENT GRIFFITHS September 11, 2013

A proposed limited military strike in Syria is on hold while the United States attempts to reach a diplomatic solution with Russia, President Obama announced Tuesday evening in an address to the nation. “It’s...

UISG moves on green initiative

LILY ABROMEIT September 11, 2013

Despite a relatively relaxed Tuesday agenda, one particular piece of legislation stood out in the eyes of the University of Iowa Student Government during its first Senate meeting of the year. UISG members...

Petsel announces bid for Coralville Mayor

DI STAFF September 11, 2013

The owner and operator of a storied Coralville restaurant has announced his intentions to snag a seat on the city’s City Council. David Petsel, 57, who has owned the Iowa River Power Restaurant...

Probation revocation hearing continued for Kriener

DI STAFF September 11, 2013

A hearing for a woman accused of giving her toddler alcohol was continued for a second time on Monday. The hearing concerned the possibility of revoking Natasha Kriener’s probation. According to...

UI Health and Wellness accredited once again

DI STAFF September 11, 2013

University of Iowa Student Health & Wellness has once again received a three-year accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. The accreditation certifies that students...

UI Pentacrest to see lots of activity on Thursday

DI STAFF September 11, 2013

Two University of Iowa events will take over the Pentacrest Thursday. From noon until 1:30 p.m. Hawkeye Caucus will host “I’m with Herky.” Students will have the opportunity to win...