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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

UI grad student focuses on gaming

SAMANTHA GENTRY November 7, 2011

When writing about fiction or technology in the 21st century, scholars are inspired by an array of media. For Nicholas Kelly, the inspiration comes from video games. When the University of Iowa graduate...

UI Mock Trial takes home first place in tournament

DI STAFF November 7, 2011

The University of Iowa Mock Trial team won first place and won several awards at a competition over the weekend, according to a press release. The program's four teams were split between two invitational...

Athletic officials: growing budget keeps UI ‘competitive’

DORA GROTE November 4, 2011

Athletics officials say the increasing budget for Hawkeye sports is needed to stay "competitive." The University of Iowa Athletics Department budget will be $75 million for 2012, up from...

IC, UI officials donate to IC city council campaigns

MARY KATE KNORR November 4, 2011

University, local, and state officials are all putting their hands in this year's Iowa City City Council race in the way of donations. Candidates Matt Hayek, Rick Dobyns, and Raj Patel all received...

Johnson County supervisors concerned with ambulance activity

AUDREY ROEN November 4, 2011

More students and more calls to downtown are taking a toll on the local ambulance service, requiring the county to chip in more money to support the service. "The population is growing dramatically,"...

Dykstra found not guilty in son’s death

ERIC MOORE November 4, 2011

Brian Dykstra's family and friends shrieked, gasped, cried, and anxiously laughed Thursday after the 35-year-old was found not guilty of murdering his 20-month-old adopted son. Dykstra, a former Iowa...

More wealthy students at two-year college

ASMAA ELKEURTI November 4, 2011

Sarah Dirks really wanted an apartment after she graduated from high school. After evaluating the cost of attending a four-year university the 19-year-old Iowa City resident discovered she would have...

IC farmer’s market starts first winter season

MEGHAN HORIHAN November 4, 2011

In the summer, Lois Pavelka provides the downtown Farmers' Market with lamb, pork, and beef. Each week, she said, she serves a large number of loyal customers. And with the official launch of the Grant...

IC performance combines local music and dance talent

CARLY HURWITZ November 4, 2011

This weekend, Iowa City's Poetic Rebound Performance Company will combine local musical and dance talent to deliver In the Axis, a show that displays numerous artistic platforms to entertain its audience....

Johnson County officials investigate rural crash

DI STAFF November 4, 2011

The Johnson County Sheriff's Office responded to a motor-vehicle collision near Sharon Center in which a passenger vehicle and a milk truck collided on Wednesday. One passenger in the car was trapped...

Three IC men face multiple drug charges

DI STAFF November 4, 2011

Three Iowa City men face numerous drug charges following an investigation into a 2010 overdose-related death of a 22-year-old at their residence. According to a complaint by Iowa City police, officers...

Local TV to replay IC city council candidate forums

DI STAFF November 4, 2011

The Iowa City City Council candidates' debate on Nov. 6 will be aired at 3 p.m. on City Channel 4 to allow voters to become more informed about each candidate. The election will be held Nov. 8. The...

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