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

Occupy Iowa City: Organizers encourage UI walkout

MELISSA DAWKINS November 14, 2011

Occupy Iowa City protesters are hoping to educate University of Iowa students about the Occupy movement — by encouraging them to cut class. Following an Occupy Iowa City forum on Nov. 9, occupiers...

Iowa City pushes legislature for more road funds

ASMAA ELKERUTI November 14, 2011

Iowa City city councilors said they want legislators to make increasing the road-use tax fund a priority in the next legislative session. Councilors said the push for an increase in the road-use tax...

Local firefighter honors trade’s history

JULIA JESSEN November 14, 2011

The pictures on the walls of Roger Jensen's office offer glimpses into firefighting history. There are the two majestic white horses from the days when fire departments used horse teams instead of trucks,...

UI celebrates International Education Week

MARY KATE KNORR November 14, 2011

As local communities such as Iowa City become more globally diverse, university officials say foreign-language education becomes critical. "When you study a foreign language … you learn about...

Locals walk to support higher education

KRISTEN EAST November 14, 2011

  A group of Quaker-school students and Kiwanis volunteers marched toward Old Brick Sunday morning, clutching signs, and chanting about peace and student loans. Roughly 25 students and 10 others...

Man charged after showing BB gun during fight

DI STAFF November 14, 2011

A Cedar Falls man was charged after he allegedly displayed a BB gun during an argument at a convenience store. Christian Ford, 18, was charged Nov. 12 with carrying a weapon. According to a complaint...

Police: Man ate marijuana in attempt to conceal it

DI STAFF November 14, 2011

An Iowa City man was charged after he allegedly ate marijuana in an attempt to hide it from police during a traffic stop. Christopher Williams, 22, 2208 Miami Drive, was charged Nov. 12 with possession...

Occupiers officially receive revised permit

DI STAFF November 11, 2011

Iowa City officials have revised the official permit for Occupy Iowa City protesters. In the new permit, city officials have altered tent restrictions. The original permit said only six-person tents...

Metropolitan Coalition submits Iowa City legislative issues

DI STAFF November 11, 2011

A list of legislative priorities for 2012 were compiled from past Iowa City City Council discussions to be considered by councilors at their Dec. 6 work session, according to the City Council packet. The...

IC man charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief

DI STAFF November 11, 2011

An Iowa City man was charged Wednesday with fourth-degree criminal mischief and going armed with intent after he allegedly chased another man out of his apartment brandishing a knife. According...

IC man charged with tampering with records

DI STAFF November 11, 2011

Johnson County sheriff's deputies charged an Iowa City man with tampering with records and interference with official acts Wednesday after he allegedly provided a false name and information during...

Iowa veterans tell their stories through poetry and prose

DI STAFF November 11, 2011

Fifteen fighters sat hunched over their desks. The room was silent; the only sound was the muddled scratch of pen on paper. These veterans of wars — ranging from Vietnam to the conflicts in Iraq...

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