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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

UI Foundation to promote research through new campaign

STACEY MURRAY May 6, 2013

Chris Coffey and Tom Schnell, both University of Iowa professors and researchers, have offices sitting on opposite sides of the Iowa River. Coffey is a professor in the College of Public Health, and Schnell...

King not running for U.S. Senate seat

BRENT GRIFFITHS May 6, 2013

Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, announced he would not run for the seat of retiring Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, leaving Republicans without a candidate. "I believe my duty is to utilize the honor of serving...

Trial is set for a man charged with forcing a young girl to touch him inappropriately

CASSIDY RILEY May 6, 2013

Trial has been set for a local man who was accused of forcing a child to touch him inappropriately. On March 15, Andre Poole, 19, was charged with lascivious acts with a child. According to a police complaint,...

Pi Kappa Alpha becomes official UI chapter

CASSIDY RILEY May 6, 2013

The University of Iowa officially recognized a fraternity colony that has existed since 2010 this past weekend. Pi Kappa Alpha began as a fraternity colony in October 2010. Over the weekend, it was recognized...

Jane Jacobs Walk facilitates discussion about downtown development

HILLARY ROSENCRANTS May 6, 2013

A group of like-minded individuals gathered near the fountain on the Pedestrian Mall on May 4 to raise awareness about urban planning in Iowa City. The Jane Jacobs Walk, a nationally recognized event...

Branstad appoints City High student to non-voting Board of Education position

BRENT GRIFFITHS May 6, 2013

The son of a Johnson County Republicans Chairwoman Deborah Thornton was appointed to a non-voting position on a state board on May 3, according to a press release. Edgar Thornton, 16, was appointed to...

Man accused of depositing two fictitious checks

REBECCA MORIN May 6, 2013

A local man has been accused of depositing two fictitious checks that totaled almost $4,000. Jordan Young, 22, was charged June 28, 2012, with two charges of second-degree theft, two charges of identity...

Man accused of strangling woman

REBECCA MORIN May 6, 2013

A local man has been accused of choking a woman to unconsciousness. Jose Avalos-Covarrubias, 21, was charged April 28 with domestic assault impeding air/blood and causing bodily injury. According to...

United Action for Youth, UI art education students showcase artwork

REBECCA MORIN May 3, 2013

Thursday afternoon was not a normal program day for the United Action for Youth’s youth center. Young, gleaming faces of junior-high and high-school students in lime-green T-shirts gathered in celebration...

Sephora announced as one of three new businesses in Coral Ridge Mall

QUENTIN MISIAG May 3, 2013

Three new stores are on their way to Coral Ridge Mall. Sephora, Discount Tires, and Auntie Anne's Pretzels will make their grand opening at the Coralville shopping mall between July and October. Sephora...

Officials say stricter Iowa driving laws will decrease teen fatalities

BRENT GRIFFITHS May 3, 2013

An official from Illinois said requirements similar to those signed by Gov. Terry Branstad on Wednesday have dramatically reduced teenage driving fatalities. Henry Haupt, deputy press secretary for the...

Greek life at UI protests proposed change in city’s zoning code

NICK HASSETT May 3, 2013

Members of the Greek life community on the University of Iowa campus are protesting a proposed change to Iowa City’s zoning code, which they believe will prevent new fraternities and sororities from...