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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

Cedar Rapids men charged after police pursuit

DI STAFF September 21, 2012

Two Cedar Rapids men face charges following a traffic stop near the North Liberty exit on I-380. According to a series of complaints by the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, Patrick James Jr., 18, and...

Local man faces drug charges

DI STAFF September 21, 2012

A local man was charged Sept. 17 after he allegedly provided one pound of marijuana to a confidential source for police. According to a series of Iowa City police complaints, Daylin Lloyd, 26, was charged...

Police seek purse thief

DI STAFF September 21, 2012

Police are investigating the Sept. 7 theft and unauthorized use of a woman’s credit card. According to an Iowa City police press release, a purse was stolen from a female subject while she attended...

Iowa City Councilors, Regents open to idea of online community forums

LAUREN COFFEY September 21, 2012

Officials from the state Board of Regents and the Iowa City City Council have recognized the need for community forums following the establishment of a forum website for the School District. The Iowa...

Johnson County Crisis center sees spike in food assistance needs

BRIANNA JETT September 20, 2012

Johnson County is hungry. The number of families and individuals seeking help at the Crisis Center of Johnson County rose to all-time high officials said, and the prospects for improvement are not promising....

UI Marching Band eyes new practice space

STACEY MURRAY September 20, 2012

After yet another Hawkeye Marching Band practice, the members retired their instruments to a trailer sealed with tar in order to prevent leaking on the instruments. “Does this look like something...

‘Nest’ for UIHC children may adorn Kinnick

NICK HASSETT September 20, 2012

T.J. Anderson knows Herky better than most people. The 2010 alum donned the Herky suit for three years. Though Anderson earned a degree in finance, he jokes he might as well have “majored in Hawkeye...

Kid Captain: Shawn-Brooklyn Young overcomes adversity

NICK HASSETT September 20, 2012

On one hand, Shawn-Brooklyn Young is like most other 4-year-old boys; he’s very active and he loves to run and wrestle. He’s preparing for kindergarten and is a bit shy and nervous in crowds. But...

Child traffic fatalities fall in Iowa

MATT STARNS September 20, 2012

The number of child traffic fatalities has decreased statewide, and local officials are encouraging residents to ensure the safety of their children on the road. According to new statistics released...

Iowa City high schools see increase in advanced-placement classes

LAUREN COFFEY September 20, 2012

The number of high school students taking advanced-placement courses in the Iowa City School District has skyrocketed in one year, bringing ACT scores along for the ride. The district high schools currently...

Laughing meditation descends on Iowa City

BRIANNA JETT September 19, 2012

Shrieks and squeaks, chuckles and giggles, and a few tears filled the room. Slowly at first, and a bit awkwardly, nine women laughed until they couldn’t stop. For an hour, the smiles did not cease...

Flood mitigation to impact Iowa City’s fiscal 2014 budget

NATE OTJEN September 19, 2012

As the city makes preparations for fiscal 2014, city officials say the advancement of ongoing flood-mitigation projects will have an effect on the budget. The Iowa City City Council discussed the current...