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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

ECGPS, UISG to reevaluate applications for funding status

RISHABH R. JAIN November 28, 2012

The University of Iowa might see new collaboratively funded organizations on the block next year, but it is going to take longer than expected with two student bodies in a split about the decision. Benjamin...

Jury set for alleged Pentacrest rapist trial

DI STAFF November 28, 2012

The jury has been selected in the trial for a former University of Iowa student accused of sexual assault. Evan Pfeifer has been accused in connection with a reported rape of a woman on the west side...

Former UI student who assaulted cop released

DI STAFF November 28, 2012

An official at the Johnson County Jail said a former University of Iowa student who pleaded guilty to lesser felonies in connection with assault of an Iowa City police officer was released Tuesday. Branden...

Davenport man pleads guilty to extortion, false imprisonment, assault

DI STAFF November 28, 2012

A Davenport man has pleaded guilty to three charges, according to assistant Johnson County prosecutor Anne Lahey. Jordan Garr, 21, pleaded guilty Tuesday to extortion, false imprisonment, and assault...

UI officials asking students to complete sexual misconduct survey

DI STAFF November 28, 2012

The University of Iowa Council on the Status of Women is asking all UI undergraduate students to complete an online sexual-misconduct survey in order to help UI officials create “the best climate...

Coralville man charged with holding woman hostage

DI STAFF November 28, 2012

A Coralville man has been accused of holding a woman hostage in her apartment. According to a Coralville police complaint, Aric Hopkins, 39, 416 Sixth Ave. Apt. 1, was charged Monday with domestic-abuse...

Man charged with carrying concealed firearms

DI STAFF November 28, 2012

An Iowa City man has been accused of carrying concealed firearms after he was pulled for running a stop sign in Iowa City. According to a Johnson County Sheriff’s Office complaint, Christopher...

Officials asking for public input on city parking

DI STAFF November 28, 2012

Iowa City officials will host two public input sessions on parking next month. According to an Iowa City press release, the city will host a meeting from 10:30 a.m. to noon Dec. 10 and from 1:30 to 3...

Iowa City approves 2nd vote on backyard chickens

DI STAFF November 28, 2012

Citizens have one last chance to persuade the Iowa City City Council to allow backyard chickens within city limits — at least for now. City councilors voted 5-2 Tuesday night on the second consideration...

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...