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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

UI student allegedly robbed at knifepoint near Mayflower

CONRAD SWANSON January 25, 2012

Law-enforcment authorities will not investigate an alleged knifepoint robbery near the University of Iowa campus unless the victim reports the incident to police, officials said Tuesday. The alleged...

UI students offer differing views of post-revolution Egypt

RANA MOUSTAFA January 25, 2012

University of Iowa students offered mixed reactions to Egypt's progress since citizens there rebelled a year ago. Egyptian and senior Amr El-bokl was taking classes at the UI when the protests began....

Experts: Obama likely to discuss jobs during Cedar Rapids visit

CHASTITY DILLARD January 25, 2012

  Several experts say President Obama's visit to the Conveyor Engineering and Manufacturing company in Cedar Rapids today may be motivated by a push for job creation. "Our unemployment rates...

Loebsack challenger Dolan: 2012 race will be about jobs

JORDYN REILAND January 25, 2012

One GOPU.S. House hopeful signaled Tuesday his campaign will largely focus on economic issues this year. "As someone who is in business … I've started businesses from scratch at the kitchen table...

Some in Iowa City speak out against red-light cameras

KRISTEN EAST January 25, 2012

Many residents aren't happy that the Iowa City City Council is one step closer to giving red-light cameras the green light. Several spoke in opposition to the ordinance, which would install red-light...

Candle led to fire on Ash St.

DI STAFF January 24, 2012

Iowa City Fire Department investigators have determined that an unattended candle had caused the Jan. 21 fire at 1132 Ash Street. The fire began when the candle flame ignited nearby combustibles inside...

West Branch man charged with burglary and assault

DI STAFF January 24, 2012

A West Branch man has been charged with burglary and assault. According to North Liberty police, Larry Slocum, 41, West arrived at his girlfriend's home on Jan. 20, where the two reportedly started arguing....

Warm weather at fault for increase in burglaries

DORA GROTE January 24, 2012

Alyssa Makropoulos returned to her apartment after winter break to discover that several hundred dollars of electronics had been stolen. One of her windows had a sliced screen. "We were really...

UI senior to run for Iowa House of Representatives

BETH BRATSOS January 24, 2012

Jake Highfill could become the youngest member of the Iowa Legislature. The 21-year-old University of Iowa student said he honed his interest in politics during a high-school government class, and...

New bill to target underage drinking

ANNA THEODOSIS January 24, 2012

A bill in the Iowa Legislature could help local law enforcement crack down on house parties. While it's already illegal to supply alcohol to minors, a Republican-sponsored proposal would allow officers...

Experts say couples are waiting longer to marry

CHASTITY DILLARD January 24, 2012

Alyssa Love often gets weird looks when talking about her married life. Today — four months after her wedding — the University of Iowa freshman remembers being very excited about sharing the altar...

Study Abroad Office launches new "alternative spring break" program

RANA MOUSTAFA January 24, 2012

Some University of Iowa students will delve into the Costa Rican forests during a time other college students choose to party or relax. The UI Office of Study Abroad will allow students to spend this...

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