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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

Two Iowans accused of breaking into a vehicle

DI STAFF September 11, 2013

An Iowa man and woman allegedly broke into a friend’s vehicle using a steel rod. Robert Butler, 26, and Misty Davis, 28, were charged on Aug. 31 with second-degree criminal mischief and third-degree...

North Liberty man allegedly bought $50 worth of pseudoephedrine

DI STAFF September 11, 2013

A North Liberty man allegedly purchased $50 of pseudoephedrine to give to an associate to produce methamphetamine. Michael Plummer, 43, was accused Aug. 5 with precursor substance violation. According...

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...

New UI associate director has big plans for student center

LILY ABROMEIT September 10, 2013

Following an early and unexpected resignation by the head of the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership in July, University of Iowa has taken a temporary approach in the process of finding a permanent...

UI students raise awareness by required course

MICHELLE KIM September 10, 2013

While the transition from high school to college often sparks a slew of emotions, each new freshman class is eventually faced with a number of real-life challenges. With this idea in mind, University...

Chinese name pronunciation gains importance in Tippie

GABRIELLA DUNN September 10, 2013

In response to a growing number of Chinese students, the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business has made an effort to improving language barriers with a number of faculty and staff members. At...

Pilot program launched for first-year health-science students

SHIANNE GRUSS September 10, 2013

As being able to work with professionals in various healthcare fields grows increasingly important, an event in the IMU on Monday night was a step toward instilling this ability into first-year health-science...

Community members set the bar for School Board

EMILY FRIESE September 10, 2013

With the arrival of a new school year, locals say higher expectations should come about following today’s School Board elections. On Monday evening, the Iowa City School Board held its semi-monthly...

Coralville man accused of a second domestic-abuse assault

DI STAFF September 10, 2013

A Coralville man has been accused of a second domestic-abuse assault. Carl Host Jr., 41, was charged Sept. 8 with domestic-abuse assault. According to a Coralville police complaint, officers were dispatched...

Branstad responds to IOC decision

DI STAFF September 10, 2013

Gov. Terry Branstad on Monday discussed wrestling being saved as an Olympic sport. According to a press release, Branstad is on a trade mission in Tokyo, and while on a media conference call from abroad,...

UI Alumni Association and I-Club to host another Hawkeye Huddle

DI STAFF September 10, 2013

The University of Iowa Alumni Association and National I-Club will host another Hawkeye Huddle on Friday to prepare for Saturday, when the Hawkeyes will take on Iowa State. The event will start at 5:30...

Iowa City Fire Department reaccredited

REBECCA MORIN September 10, 2013

Despite a process that can take anywhere from 18 months to three years, one local emergency-response agency has been granted accreditation again to better respond to community’s risks. The Iowa...