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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

Man charged with possession of marijuana after police pursuit

MATT STARNS October 8, 2012

A man was charged Oct. 3 after police allegedly observed him conducting a transaction consistent with a drug deal at 1956 Broadway. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Martarius Junious, 21,...

Number of practicing Unitarians spikes nationally, in Iowa City

LAUREN COFFEY October 8, 2012

As a candle flickers early Sunday morning, church members keep rapt attention. Soon, ceremonial words begin to fill the silence. This could be a typical scene in a number of churches in Iowa City, except...

Iowa City small businesses concerned about health care costs, economy ahead of election

NATHANIEL OTJEN October 8, 2012

The results of the upcoming election will affect small businesses across the nation, with several Iowa City small businesses primarily concerned about health-care costs and the economy when electing the...

Officials point to Iowa River Landing clinic accessibility as strength of new facility

STACEY MURRAY October 8, 2012

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is dealing with congestion. The UIHC’s Iowa River Landing clinic will begin seeing patients today following the ribbon cutting on Oct. 6.  The move...

Retired UI professor celebrated over the weekend

CASSIDY RILEY October 8, 2012

Linda Kerber has arguably been the most influential pioneer in the field of women’s studies in the past 41 years. At least that’s the thought behind those who organized a weekend event in...

Officials see lack of understanding ahead of Mental Illness Awareness Week

TIERRA SIMPSON October 8, 2012

Phil Steffensmeier feels the most normal during the fall. However, when winter and spring come around, times are a little more difficult for the 31-year-old because he was diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder...

Williams will use intoxication as a part of her defense

BRENT GRIFFITHS October 8, 2012

A Coralville woman accused of first-degree murder will use intoxication as part of her defense, according to online court documents. Lillie Williams is accused of the Class-A felony charge in connection...

Tang trial delayed until next year

BRENT GRIFFITHS October 8, 2012

The trial for an Iowa City man accused of first-degree kidnapping in connection with an alleged sexual assault was continued Oct. 5, according to one of his attorneys. According to the Iowa City police,...

Second man charged in May 9 KFC burglary

MATT STARNS October 8, 2012

Another man was charged Sept. 20 in conjunction with a May 9 burglary at Kentucky Fried Chicken, 130 Highway 1 W. According to a series of complaints by Iowa City police, Manuel Hernandez, 18, was charged...

Records: Mason’s trip to Asia cost $130K

NICK HASSETT October 5, 2012

President Sally Mason’s recent trip to Asia July 1-9 cost the University of Iowa nearly $130,000 — approximately the same amount UI officials spend on international recruitment each year. But...

Federal judge rules with UI in Mills lawsuit

DI STAFF October 5, 2012

A U.S. District Court judge ruled Wednesday that University of Iowa President Sally Mason did not violate the due-process rights of a former UI general counsel when she fired him in September 2008, according...

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