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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

An Iowa City parent and educator is running for school board

MEGAN SANCHEZ September 9, 2013

After noticing a number of misperceptions as President of a local elementary Parent Teacher Organization, for Jason Lewis, a run for a seat on the state’s fifth largest school district’s board...

All Hawkapalooza events are cancelled for September 26

ABIGAIL MEIER September 9, 2013

For the first time in its history, the University of Iowa’s annual Hawkapalooza concert and additional events have been canceled because of unforeseen circumstances. The concert, scheduled for...

Citizens rally to protest military action in Syria

DI STAFF September 9, 2013

More than 90 Iowa City citizens rallied on Sunday night to protest violent actions in Syria. Members from PEACE Iowa and Veterans for Peace were joined by supporters from the community to raise awareness...

Local citizen Jim Tate hopes to bring a new perspective to the Iowa City School Board

JULIA DAVIS September 9, 2013

On Tuesday, while many area residents will vote for new Iowa City School District board members, candidate Jim Tate will once again be waiting in anticipation to see if he will get a chance to serve on...

A man is accused of forging a check for $629.51

DI STAFF September 9, 2013

A local man has been accused of forging a check. Christopher Strickland, 29, was charged Sunday with forgery and third-degree theft. According to an Iowa City police complaint, the defendant entered...

Fraudulent wire transfers result in a loss of $62,920.06 for MidwestOne Bank

DI STAFF September 9, 2013

MidwestOne Bank has suffered a loss of $62,920.06 because of an alleged fraudulent wire transfer. Micky Davis, 59, Ainsworth, Neb., was charged Jan. 15 with first-degree theft. According to an Iowa...

A man is accused of assault in the downtown area

DI STAFF September 9, 2013

Police report that a local man has recently assaulted another man downtown. Chad Sharkey, 18, was charged Sept. 1 with assault causing bodily injury. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Sharkey...

Officials conduct a public intoxication arrest that turns into a prescription drug offense

DI STAFF September 9, 2013

A Manchester man has been accused of possessing drugs. Nathan Barron, 33, was charged Sept. 6 with first-offense possession of prescription drugs. According to an Iowa City police complaint, officers...

Iowa City man faces a number of charges after a violent dispute

DI STAFF September 9, 2013

An Iowa City man faces a number of charges for alleged violent actions. Joshua Simmons, 29, was charged Sept. 6 with assault causing bodily injury, false imprisonment, going armed with intent, and first-degree...

A Coralville man is facing his second domestic abuse assault charge

DI STAFF September 9, 2013

A Coralville man has been accused of committing domestic abuse for the second time. Christopher Parmeater, 36, was charged Sept. 7 with second-offense domestic-abuse assault. A Coralville police complaint...

DI a Pacemaker finalist

DI STAFF September 9, 2013

The Daily Iowan has been selected as one of 10 finalists for the Newspaper Pacemaker award, the Associated Collegiate Press announced Sept. 6. The Pacemaker contest is awarded to several...

Nine Candidates compete for three seats

CASSIDY RILEY September 9, 2013

There is only one day to spare before the Iowa City School Board election. Nine different candidates are vying for the three open spots on the board for the Iowa City School District. The candidates...