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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

LGBT students to stress awareness during TransWeek

JORDYN REILAND November 7, 2011

Poised at a mike, three trans-identified students shared their personal poems and writing about their own struggles and experiences. Zeke Swim, a University of Iowa sophomore in attendance, said the medical...

Writer Walljasper visits Iowa City this week

SAMANTHA GENTRY November 7, 2011

A James Galvin quotation inscribed on the sidewalk of Iowa Avenue serves more than a place where thousands of pedestrians tread every day. For author Jay Walljasper, the words are an inspiration. His...

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...

Man charged after his pursuit leaves officer injured

DI STAFF November 7, 2011

Police charged a Johnston man after he allegedly ran from police, causing injury to officers. Zachary Stitz, 18, was charged Nov. 5 with possession of a fictitious driver's license, public intoxication,...

Area woman charged with theft

DI STAFF November 7, 2011

A Coralville woman was charged Nov. 4 with third- and fourth-degree theft after she allegedly stole from a downtown business. According to a complaint by Iowa City police, Julie Ereth, 42, was shopping...

Man charged after allegedly hiding marijuana in rectum

DI STAFF November 7, 2011

An Iowa City man was charged Nov. 5 with possession of a controlled substance and possession of contraband in a correctional facility after he allegedly hid marijuana in his rectum. Christopher Williams,...

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...

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