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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

Additional charges filed in Nov. 18 shooting

DI STAFF November 29, 2012

Additional charges have been filed in a Nov. 18 shooting in Iowa City. Iowa City Police responded to a report from Mercy Hospital, 500 E. Market St., at 9:13 p.m. Nov. 18 of an adult male shooting victim....

Pair charged with second-degree theft

DI STAFF November 29, 2012

A Cedar Rapids man and woman have been accused of attempting to steal more than $2,000 worth of merchandise at Scheels. According to a Johnson County Sheriff’s Office complaint, Earl Buckallew...

Accuser testifies in alleged Pentacrest rapist trial

BRENT GRIFFITHS November 29, 2012

Former University of Iowa student Evan Pfeifer allegedly held his hand over a woman’s mouth and told her, “It’s fine. You like it. You’re so pretty,” as he sexually assaulted...

UI students grow beards for breast cancer research awareness

BRIANNA JETT November 29, 2012

November brings the growth of many things at the University of Iowa — beards and passion alike. “This year, it has really changed,” said Mike Greeby, a cofounder of the “Beards for...

Aggressive downtown Iowa City marketing campaign in the works

QUENTIN MISIAG November 29, 2012

With an onslaught of downtown high-rise buildings planned or under construction, the continued redevelopment of many historic structures, and a slew of new beautification initiatives, the Iowa City Downtown...

Ames Straw Poll under fire

CASSIDY RILEY November 29, 2012

The Ames Straw Poll may be killed by friendly fire. Republican Gov. Terry Branstad recently voiced his concerns with the GOP’s straw poll, claiming it does not accurately reflect the results of...

Coralville cancer survivor helps other as mentor

LAUREN COFFEY November 29, 2012

Greg Cantwell does not pretend to be a doctor. Nor does he pretend to be a therapist or a psychologist. He does not strive for fame or fortune. He simply is trying to make a difference in other people’s...

Trials set for two accused in 20-month-old’s death

DI STAFF November 29, 2012

Separate trials habve been set for a man and woman accused of child endangerment at hearings Wednesday. Jorge Perez and Mireya Baldaras are charged with beating 20-month-old son Marcus Balderas to death...

Salvation Army receives gold coin in kettle, has received nearly $100,000

DI STAFF November 29, 2012

Employees at the Hills Bank & Trust on South Gilbert Street found a gold coin when counting Red Kettles earlier this month. According to a release from the Salvation Army, this was the fifth year...

FEMA allocates funds for UI flood wall

DI STAFF November 28, 2012

Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, and Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency will allocate roughly $8 million to the University of Iowa to construct a flood wall on campus. The...

TKE likely to occupy former SAE house

DI STAFF November 28, 2012

The UI Tau Kappa Epsilon Lambda-Eta chapter will soon have a new place to call home following lease agreements. The fraternity plans to move into the recently vacated Sigma Alpha Epsilon house after the...

City-backed levee proposal fails before Iowa City City Council

NICK HASSETT November 28, 2012

The Iowa City City council rejected a measure to construct a controversial $8.1 million levee to help protect against floodwaters Tuesday evening, saying the arguments against the flood-mitigation project...