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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

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...

Iowa City downtown, Riverfront Crossing plans intended to ‘captivate’ community

BRENT GRIFFITHS October 2, 2012

Images of cities from San Antonio to Portland flashed across the screen as residents of Iowa City viewed the draft plan for downtown and Riverfront Crossings during an open house Monday evening. “You...

Clery Report shows rise in alcohol-related crime, sex offenses at UI

MATT STARNS October 2, 2012

A new report prepared by the University of Iowa late last week shows a rise in the number of crimes in several categories, and several university officials said the increase might be due to a change in...

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....

Loebsack: Manufacturing key to future job growth

BRENT GRIFFITHS October 1, 2012

Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, has served nearly six years in Congress, and he is now facing off against Republican candidate John Archer on several key issues, including unemployment — which stands at...

Archer: Certainty and repatriation key to job creation

BRENT GRIFFITHS October 1, 2012

John Archer, the Republican candidate for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District, believes his business experience and policies could help unemployed Iowans get back on track, as job creation is one of...