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

Despite weak economy, UI grads still netting jobs

CHASTITY DILLARD November 3, 2011

A majority of young adults think they will be worse off than their parents, according to a recent report dubbed "the State of Young America." But even more believe the American Dream is achievable...

UI Student Government to offer free cabs

KRISTEN EAST November 3, 2011

University of Iowa Student Government leaders will soon implement a free, 24-hour, seven-days-a-week cab service, and managers at at at least one local cab companiy said they aren't fazed by their future...

‘Don’t Get Evicted’ warns students of landlord ‘traps’

DORA GROTE November 3, 2011

Experts say documenting the condition of an apartment and thoroughly reading the lease before signing it is critical for renters. But one local attorney said students who wish to rent have few options...

IC police make arrests for recently-outlawed synthetic pot

MATT STARNS November 3, 2011

Iowa City police are already making arrests on newly outlawed synthetic marijuana and state officials say it's important that these pot substitutes stay illegal. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration...

Closing arguments, no verdict in Dykstra trial

ERIC MOORE November 3, 2011

Prosecutors argued Brian Dykstra's good character doesn't mean he is not guilty of killing his 20-month-old adopted son. Dykstra, a former Iowa City resident, was charged in 2008 after his child died...

UI prof campaigns for bone marrow donation

JENNY EARL November 3, 2011

One University of Iowa business faculty member is turning to UI students to save his nephew's life. And the process takes less than 15 minutes. Following news three years ago that his nephew's rare...

Local man finds ‘greatest passion’ in singing blues

CARLY HURWITZ November 3, 2011

Kevin Burt moved to the Iowa City area and quickly held five jobs simultaneously. The Waterloo native moved after being cut from a Canadian football team. But he didn't have to wait long for a new passion...

IC police arrest illegal aliens for cocaine possession

DI STAFF November 3, 2011

Two men — both admitted illegal immigrants — were charged Tuesday with possession of a Schedule II controlled substance with intent to deliver after police reportedly found a hidden compartment in...

UI students propose town-hall meetings to push higher ed funding

DORA GROTE November 2, 2011

University of Iowa student leaders intend to sustain outreach efforts to increase state appropriations and are doing so by collaborating with state regent universities. UISG decided not to back the proposed...

FEMA representatives look for local input on flood demolitions

AUDREY ROEN November 2, 2011

Iowa City residents may have the final say on whether several University of Iowa buildings damaged during the 2008 flood will be demolished. Following a request from the UI in 2009 to have the buildings...

Dykstra has trouble recalling day of his son’s hospitalization

ERIC MOORE November 2, 2011

Brian Dykstra told a jury Tuesday he doesn't remember what happened after his son passed out six years ago. Dykstra was charged in 2008 with second-degree murder after he witnessed his 20-month-old adopted...

City Council votes in favor of tax district in second public hearing

ASMAA ELKEURTI November 2, 2011

Local Iowa City business owners urged Iowa City officials to support a proposed tax district plan. "I don't know of any other way I could pay so little — just a few hundred more than my Downtown...

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