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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

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...

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...

Johnson County sees large turnout after first day of early voting

NICK HASSETT September 28, 2012

Voters in Johnson County are on pace to cast a record number of early votes this election year. After the first day of early voting, the number of ballot requests surpassed that of  2008 and the previous...

Bus tour supporting retention of gay marriage decision judge makes stop in Johnson County today

BRENT GRIFFITHS September 28, 2012

Three years later, the debate over the Iowa Supreme Court’s decision on gay marriage has long left the courtroom and will be in ballot boxes across Iowa once again. Two years after three of the...

Johnson County residents urge supervisors to ban plastic bags

STACEY MURRAY September 28, 2012

Some things — including wine, cheese, and environmental activism — are better with age. The 100Grannies program went before the Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting to request support for its...