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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

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]...

UI fraternities participate in ‘Walk a Mile in her Shoes’

LAUREN COFFEY October 1, 2012

As men walk down the street with red high heels, pedestrians will stare. Perhaps more important than the red high heels are the signs the men are holding. With such statistics as “1 in 5 women will...

UI Counseling Services sees spike

TIERRA SIMPSON October 1, 2012

The University of Iowa Counseling Service saw a 4 percent increase in the number of student visits in the 2011-12 academic year, and officials say numerous factors may have led to the increased intake. Sam...

UI College of Pharmacy officials hope for replacement facility

STACEY MURRAY October 1, 2012

While the University of Iowa boasts an impressive pharmacy program, it can’t brag about its facility. “We’re No. 1 in energy consumption,” said Don Letendre, the dean of the UI...

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...

Police: Man forged checks from nursing home resident

DI STAFF October 1, 2012

A local man faces numerous charges after he allegedly forged 14 checks between May and August of 2012. According to a series of Iowa City police complaints, Samuel Rainey, 1100 Arthur St. Apt. N4, was...

Man accused of sending threatening texts

DI STAFF October 1, 2012

An Iowa City man was charged Aug. 5 after allegedly sending threatening text messages to the mother of his child. According to a complaint by Iowa City police, Michael Johnson, 28, 12 Navajo Trail, was...

Des Moines man attempts to steal officer’s gun

DI STAFF October 1, 2012

A Des Moines man was charged Sept. 29 after he allegedly tried to take a police officer’s firearm out of its holster. According to a series of Iowa City police complaints, Erik Spangrud, 21, was charged...

Man charged with OWI, eluding police

DI STAFF October 1, 2012

A Cedar Rapids man was charged early Sunday after a police pursuit in North Liberty. According to a series of North Liberty police complaints, Colton Martin, 21, was observed by an officer to be exhibiting...