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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

Iowa City City Council votes to endorse school district’s proposed diversity policy

STACEY MURRAY January 23, 2013

Iowa City officials and one local union organization voiced their support for key issues going before the Iowa City School Board. At least one city councilor hopes for clarity between the board and the...

Jury selection begins in Marshall trial

BRENT GRIFFITHS January 23, 2013

The trial for a man charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of the owner of Broadway apartments began Tuesday. Justin Marshall is accused of first-degree murder in the death of Broadway...

UI to launch cable channel for sports, campus programming

NICK HASSETT January 22, 2013

Fans and alumni will have increased access to University of Iowa content following the expected launch of the Hawkeye Network as early as a month from now. The network, a partnership between the UI and...

Iowa City organizations help the community on MLK Day of Service

LAUREN COFFEY January 22, 2013

For some, Martin Luther King Jr. Day has become a day to relax and take a day off from work, but local do-gooders proved otherwise — many participated in volunteer projects and food drives throughout...

Man accused of strangling female following altercation

JORDYN REILAND January 22, 2013

A local man has been accused of allegedly choking his girlfriend during an argument. Freddy Lopez, 21, was charged Sunday with domestic assault with choking/strangulation. According to an Iowa City...

Rec Center climbing wall reopens today, injured climber returns to class

QUENTIN MISIAG January 22, 2013

Spencer Bean climbed up another hold on the Campus Recreation & Wellness Center’s 52.5-foot rock wall. He was about 30 to 40 feet high. Then he lost his grip. The experienced climber said one...

Iowa City City Council to discuss school district policy proposals tonight

STACEY MURRAY January 22, 2013

The proposed diversity policy before the Iowa City School Board may soon have the support of city officials. The Iowa City City Council will vote tonight on a resolution to either support or oppose the...

Support rises from both parties to legalize medical marijuana in Iowa

BRIANNA JETT January 22, 2013

The debate about medical marijuana is growing, with both support and opposition from all sides of the political spectrum. A bill proposed on Jan. 16 by Rep. Bruce Hunter, D-Des Moines, aims to legalize...

Local officials weigh in on Obama’s goals for his second term

BRENT GRIFFITHS January 22, 2013

President Obama emphasized a variety of issues during his inaugural address Monday, and while he was speaking on a national scale, local and state party officials are looking to the next four years for...

UI Dance Marathon funds programs to support patients and families

CASSIDY RILEY January 22, 2013

Camping, laptops, and flowers have all made appearances on the budget. The last time the University of Iowa Dance Marathon allocations committee met in October, funds were allocated to — among other...

Woman charged with contraband

REBECCA MORIN January 21, 2013

An Iowa City woman was repotedly found with 12.93 grams of marijuana after being incarcerated for another incident. Evelyn Chinchilla, 22, 1527 Aber Ave. Apt. 11, failed to report to Iowa City officers...

Man charged after attempted attack on Brother’s Bar employee

REBECCA MORIN January 21, 2013

An Ames man has been accused of interference with official acts after allegedly attempting to attack a staff member at Brother’s Bar. Jacob Waugh, 19, was charged on Jan. 10 at Brother’s with possession...