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

2012 election: Obama may have trouble rallying youth

MARY KATE KNORR November 1, 2011

Obama for America leaders said Monday they intend to increase youth-voter support in the coming election. However, experts say it will be harder for the "novelty candidate" to maintain the youth...

IC council to discuss Occupy’s permit appeal

DI STAFF November 1, 2011

Iowa City City Council will hold a public hearing today regarding an appeal to the current permit sent by Occupy protesters. The appeal states the permit issued to the protesters Oct. 26 differs significantly...

IC businesses fail alcohol compliance checks

DI STAFF November 1, 2011

Iowa City police conducted a second round of compliance checks Oct. 28, testing liquor sales at 42 local businesses licensed to sell alcoholic beverages. Plainclothes police officers worked with underage...

University of Iowa safer since grad student killed five, wounded one, then killed himself in 1991

MATT STARNS November 1, 2011

A shooting on the University of Iowa campus left six dead and the community reeling 20 years ago today. Now, campus safety experts say while it's difficult to prevent such an event, the UI is much better...

Ex-wife defends Dykstra in murder case

ERIC MOORE November 1, 2011

Lisa DeWaard defended ex-husband Brian Dykstra, saying that he had been "distraught" following the hospitalization of their son. "Brian was a mess. He had been crying … the second I saw...

UISG wants bike shelters, but cost might be too much

KRISTEN EAST November 1, 2011

Brett Hanson loves his bike, but he hates leaving it outside during the winter. Many University of Iowa students feel the same way, UI Student Government officials say. That's something they may soon...

Paranormal team investigates old Vito’s in Iowa City

ERIC MOORE October 31, 2011

The building that once housed Vito's has all the physical characteristics of a haunted place: old musty smells, dilapidated walls and floors, all of its contents covered in a thick layer of dust. The...

Patel’s brother promises voting incentive to Greeks

KRISTEN EAST October 31, 2011

University of Iowa fraternities and sororities may have a larger incentive to vote in the upcoming Iowa City City Council election. Ravi Patel, Raj Patel's brother, has promised to pledge $1 to each chapter's...

UI students campaign in heated statehouse race

AUDREY ROEN October 31, 2011

Young Republicans at the University of Iowa are getting involved in a Linn County statehouse race that will likely have a big impact on state politics. "I think we are becoming more aware of how...

Payne: make IC more accessible to businesses

MARY KATE KNORR October 31, 2011

One Iowa City City Council candidate said city officials should be more accessible to local businesses. "I would like … to make it easier for business people, developers — people like that —...

Most IC council candidates support Occupy

ASMAA ELKEURTI October 31, 2011

Most of the candidates vying for Iowa City City Council seats this year say they support the Occupy Iowa City movement. But not all candidates. When contacted by The Daily Iowan over the weekend, Steve...

Over 100 years of Daily Iowan archives launch today

CHASTITY DILLARD October 31, 2011

Daily Iowan Publisher Bill Casey was supposed to have been born a December baby. But a 1950 Iowa/Minnesota football game upset pushed his mother into early labor. "I was actually at that game, but...

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