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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

Justin Long visits the University of Iowa to promote early voting

BRIANNA JETT October 16, 2012

Iowa was the first state this year to begin early voting and, so far, a greater number of Democrats have voted. Beginning on Sept. 27, Iowa began a 40-day early voting period. Fifty-three satellite locations...

UI policy helps reduce jail overcrowding on football game days

MATT STARNS October 16, 2012

A policy established in 2010 by University of Iowa police has helped reduce the number of individuals transported from the holding cell at Kinnick Stadium to the Johnson County Jail, and it is helping...

Artists, academics, authors celebrate Latino culture in the Midwest

DI STAFF October 16, 2012

According to the U.S. census of 2010, 16 percent of the total US population identify themselves as Hispanics/Latinos, constituting  the largest ethnic minority in the United States. That number is expected...

Johnson County Supervisors candidates discuss property taxes, Justice Center

STACEY MURRAY October 16, 2012

Oppositional ideas define political elections, and the campaign for the Johnson County Board of Supervisors proves to be no exception. Four of five candidates vying for three spots on the board met Monday...

UI’s MBA program now accepts revised GRE test scores

NATHANIEL OTJEN October 16, 2012

Prospective graduate students around the world are beginning to complete part of the application process for graduate school — taking standardized tests. And while University of Iowa students may take...

UI officials ‘excited’ for IMU reconstruction, Regent ‘disappointed’ with delays

ERIC CLARK October 15, 2012

While many University of Iowa officials have voiced their excitement about the reconstruction of the IMU ground floor, one regent is skeptical about the process. The cost of fully repairing and protecting...

Local veterans differ on priority of election issues

STACEY MURRAY October 15, 2012

While United States veterans account for fewer than 10 percent of the electorate, they hold strong opinions on voting and particpation in democracy. In the 2008 presidential election, 15.8 million veterans...

Former congressman connects humanities, Citizens United decision

BRIANNA JETT October 15, 2012

For Jim Leach, the chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities, the power of a few choice words is exemplified in the U.S. Supreme Court’s Citizen United decision, furthering the need for...

UI sophomore starts successful web business at his family’s farm

RISHABH R. JAIN October 15, 2012

With a blue American Eagle shirt and a broad smile, University of Iowa sophomore Tyler Finchum’s modest outlook makes him look like just another student at UI Tippie School of Business. A close look...

Marking Archaeology Day, UI officials tout their international reach

NICK HASSETT October 15, 2012

The weather outside Macbride Hall last weekend was damp and dreary, but inside, it was a step into the past. National Archaeology Day is Oct. 20, and the University of Iowa celebrated the occasion with...

Swisher man charged after threatening juveniles with a handgun

DI STAFF October 15, 2012

A Swisher man was charged Oct. 12 after allegedly threatening two juveniles with a handgun. According to a series of complaints from the Johnson County Sheriff's Office, James Morgan, 46, was charged...

Local man charged in sexual abuse incident

DI STAFF October 15, 2012

A local man was charged Oct. 12 after an alleged sexual assault at 3042 Muscatine Ave. Apt. 28. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Russell Williams, 25, address unknown, was charged after officers...