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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 College of Law alumnus walked coast to coast

JORDAN MONTGOMERY February 2, 2012

University of Iowa College of Law alumnus Tyler Coulson had no experience with long-distance hiking before he left his job at a big law firm in Chicago to walk from Delaware to California. After two...

Man charged with assault outside a local gas station

DI STAFF February 2, 2012

An Iowa City man was charged with assault after he allegedly was involved in a fight outside a downtown convenience store. Joseph Upchurch, 19, 710 Westgate Drive, was charged Wednesday with assault...

Iowa City school officials wary of possible Branstad proposal

CHASTITY DILLARD February 1, 2012

Iowa City school officials say they are wary of Gov. Terry Branstad's financing plans for Iowa schools.  Branstad announced on Monday his plan for Iowa education, which includes repealing allowable...

Occupy Iowa City shifting focus to Southeast side

JENNY EARL February 1, 2012

Occupy Iowa City organizers want to shift their focus away from College Green Park. One place they're looking to be active is the Southeast Side of Iowa City. The Occupy protest started in College...

National survey ranks Iowa City high in levels of pedestrian commuters

ALYSSA BERGAMINI February 1, 2012

A report released Tuesday named Iowa City one of the nation's top cities for pedestrians, and Iowa City officials want to further expand walkers' options. The survey, conducted by the Rails and Trails...

Dance Marathon: 14-year-old fights rare disease

MELISSA DAWKINS February 1, 2012

Jordan Schmidt has big plans. Not many 14-year-olds can say they have coached a high-school basketball game, appeared in a full-length film, spoke on a radio show, and found their way to the "Ellen...

MidAmerican Energy sparks controversy over recent nuclear energy plans

BAJ VISSER February 1, 2012

Despite nuclear-power legislation running into legislative roadblock Tuesday, questions still linger about MidAmerican Energy's nuclear-energy plans. The Des Moines-based company said it has formed...

Board of Regents agenda: Flood progress, $2M robot, ed program cut

DI STAFF February 1, 2012

Construction on the UI Children's Hospital is slated to begin in October, according to a UI presentation to be given to the regents at their meeting next week. The presentation outlines long-term plans...

Dance Marathon: Families raise funds through projects

AUDREY DWYER February 1, 2012

Wearing a bow tie, playing a round of golf, or cooking a midweek meal can now help support Dance Marathon. This year, a few Dance Marathon families have developed independent projects to raise money for...

Iowa City man charged with domestic abuse assault

DI STAFF February 1, 2012

An Iowa City man has been charged with domestic-abuse assault without intent causing injury. Bruce Robinson, 38, 10 Arbury Drive, allegedly forced his way through the bathroom door in his home where his...

Man charged with harassment

DI STAFF February 1, 2012

Iowa City police have charged a man with purposefully having personal contact with another person with the intent to threaten, intimidate, or otherwise alarm the other person. According to Iowa City police,...

Plummer attempted murder trial set for May

DI STAFF February 1, 2012

A former UI student's attempted murder trial has been delayed. The attempted-murder and willful-injury trial for 20-year-old Iowa City resident Branden Plummer has been pushed to May 14 at 9 a.m., according...