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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

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...

Locals respond to dip in Arab American support for Obama

RISHABH R. JAIN October 2, 2012

A poll released last week by the Arab American Institute shows a 15 percent decline in registered Arab-American Democrats since the last election cycle, and several local experts said the Obama administration’s...

Obama for America stops in Iowa City, pushes early voting

ERIC CLARK October 2, 2012

More people are voting early this election year in Johnson County, and Obama for America officials maintain early voting is something college students can and should take advantage of. The Democratic...

Iowa City School Board to discuss and vote on SILO fund clause wording

DI STAFF October 2, 2012

The Iowa City School District Governance Committee discussed the language of a clause in the Superintendent Limitation on Monday morning. The current clause states for Superintendent Steve Murley to...

Iowa City ranked no. 4 college destination town

DI STAFF October 2, 2012

The American Institute for Economic Research ranked Iowa City the fourth-best U.S. college destination in its annual College Destinations Index, according to a city press release. The institute ranks...

Bon Jovi to headline concert in Hubbard Park Friday through Obama for America

DI STAFF October 2, 2012

Jon Bon Jovi will perform in Iowa City Friday for one of Obama for America’s Early Vote campaign events. According to an Obama for America Iowa release, Bon Jovi will head to Hubbard Park for a...

Iowa City police search for suspect in Romantix robbery

DI STAFF October 2, 2012

Iowa City police are investigating a Sept. 21 robbery at Romantix, 315 Kirkwood Ave., after receiving reports that a man allegedly blocked a female employee behind the checkout counter and demanded money....

UI Law School nears $50M fundraising goal

DI STAFF October 2, 2012

The University of Iowa College of Law alumni and supporters have raised $28 million towards the college’s $50 million goal for its Iowa Inspired campaign launched Sept. 28, according to a university...

Iowa City senator Bolkcom appointed to FEMA council

DI STAFF October 2, 2012

Sen. Joe Bolkcom, D-Iowa City, was appointed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to the National Advisory Council Monday. “I appreciate Sen. Bolkcom’s willingness to serve on the [council]...

Locals sound off on Johnson County Justice Center as election nears

NATHANIEL OTJEN October 2, 2012

Although no one spoke out publicly against the proposed Johnson County justice center at a forum Monday, the proposal for the $48.1 million center remains a contested issue. A $46.8 million bond would...

Summer drought yields varying results for Iowa pumpkin patches

BRIANNA JETT October 2, 2012

This summer’s drought left farmers all over the nation grappling with crop damage — however, when it comes to pumpkins, the results are just the opposite. As the negative effects from the heat...

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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