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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

North Liberty man charged with indecent exposure

KRISTEN EAST November 9, 2012

A North Liberty man has been accused of assault with intent to commit sexual abuse and indecent exposure after receiving a car ride home from a woman. According to a complaint from the Johnson County...

UI and City’s UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program honored

BRENT GRIFFITHS November 9, 2012

A joint partnership between the University of Iowa and Iowa City was honored at a conference in Ames, according to a city press release. UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program, a housing-stabilization...

UISG: SafeRide had slow but promising start

BRIANNA JETT November 8, 2012

Though SafeRide has gotten off to a slow start, officials insist the numbers show progress for the program. Between the end of August and mid-October, 31 students were reported to have used the service. ...

Officials tout minority vote as key demographic in Obama victory

STACEY MURRAY November 8, 2012

In the wake of the presidential election, many are taking note that minorities are transforming into a majority voter block. “The emergence of a new demographic basis where the racial composition...

Iowa supreme court justice retention sparks discussion

LAUREN COFFEY November 8, 2012

Tuesday’s election saw the retention of Iowa Supreme Court Justice David Wiggins, who was part of the controversial 2009 decision that legalized gay marriage. And in four other states, residents...

Little libraries sprout across Iowa

RISHABH R. JAIN November 8, 2012

Peculiar little mailbox-sized houses have begun sprouting up in various Iowa City neighborhoods. A closer look inside these structures reveals literary treasures. A fan of free literature can pick up...

Iron Hawk owner pleased with results of six-month exemption

ERIC CLARK November 8, 2012

A recently opened bar has created a new spot for University of Iowa students and community members alike — even the under-21 crowd. Iron Hawk, 122 E. Washington St., opened on Sept. 22; it was given...

UI officially switches to eduroam for campus wireless

DI STAFF November 8, 2012

Beginning Friday, University of Iowa students, faculty, and staff will be able to operate their phones, laptops, iPads, and other Internet-connected devices under one campus-wide wireless connection, joining...

Iowa City landlord faces additional charges

DI STAFF November 8, 2012

An Iowa City landlord previously charged with invasion of privacy now faces three additional counts, according to a police complaint. Elwyn Miller, 63, now faces three additional counts of invasion of...

Man accused of pimping

DI STAFF November 8, 2012

A Cedar Rapids man has been accused of pimping and possession of a controlled substance following an April prostitution sting. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Dwan Moore (a.k.a. Santana),...

Woman allegedly steals car

DI STAFF November 8, 2012

A woman has been accused of stealing a vehicle. According to a Coralville police complaint, Natasha Tavai, 30, address unknown, was charged June 11 after failing to return a vehicle after agreeing to...

Crisis center toilet paper donation exceeds last year

DI STAFF November 8, 2012

The Crisis Center of Johnson County’s third-annual TP the Crisis Center received more than 1,700 rolls of toilet paper. According to a release from the center, the toilet-paper drive held every...