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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 downtown, Riverfront Crossing plans intended to ‘captivate’ community

BRENT GRIFFITHS October 2, 2012

Images of cities from San Antonio to Portland flashed across the screen as residents of Iowa City viewed the draft plan for downtown and Riverfront Crossings during an open house Monday evening. “You...

Clery Report shows rise in alcohol-related crime, sex offenses at UI

MATT STARNS October 2, 2012

A new report prepared by the University of Iowa late last week shows a rise in the number of crimes in several categories, and several university officials said the increase might be due to a change in...

UI Confucius Institute reaches community with Chinese donations

CASSIDY RILEY October 2, 2012

Books printed in English and Chinese are soon to make an appearance on the shelves of local libraries, including the Iowa City Public Library, which received its donation last week.  The University...

Des Moines man attempts to steal officer’s gun

DI STAFF October 1, 2012

A Des Moines man was charged Sept. 29 after he allegedly tried to take a police officer’s firearm out of its holster. According to a series of Iowa City police complaints, Erik Spangrud, 21, was charged...

Man charged with OWI, eluding police

DI STAFF October 1, 2012

A Cedar Rapids man was charged early Sunday after a police pursuit in North Liberty. According to a series of North Liberty police complaints, Colton Martin, 21, was observed by an officer to be exhibiting...

Man charged with theft after alleged fraudulent bank account maneuver

DI STAFF October 1, 2012

A local man faces numerous theft charges after he allegedly used a closed bank account to make purchases and deposit money into a new account. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Vincent Hewitt,...

Loebsack: Manufacturing key to future job growth

BRENT GRIFFITHS October 1, 2012

Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, has served nearly six years in Congress, and he is now facing off against Republican candidate John Archer on several key issues, including unemployment — which stands at...

Archer: Certainty and repatriation key to job creation

BRENT GRIFFITHS October 1, 2012

John Archer, the Republican candidate for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District, believes his business experience and policies could help unemployed Iowans get back on track, as job creation is one of...

UI fraternities participate in ‘Walk a Mile in her Shoes’

LAUREN COFFEY October 1, 2012

As men walk down the street with red high heels, pedestrians will stare. Perhaps more important than the red high heels are the signs the men are holding. With such statistics as “1 in 5 women will...

UI Counseling Services sees spike

TIERRA SIMPSON October 1, 2012

The University of Iowa Counseling Service saw a 4 percent increase in the number of student visits in the 2011-12 academic year, and officials say numerous factors may have led to the increased intake. Sam...

UI College of Pharmacy officials hope for replacement facility

STACEY MURRAY October 1, 2012

While the University of Iowa boasts an impressive pharmacy program, it can’t brag about its facility. “We’re No. 1 in energy consumption,” said Don Letendre, the dean of the UI...

UI class aims to reinvigorate downtown Las Vegas

STACEY MURRAY October 1, 2012

Students at the University of Iowa have an opportunity to head to Las Vegas next semester for spring break, but they won’t spend their time gambling. Reimagining Downtown, a new class taught by...

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