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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

Expert: College political organizations help students’ careers

MELISSA DAWKINS October 26, 2011

A small group of focused students huddled together, brainstorming ways to reach students with information about Iowa caucus candidate Ron Paul on Tuesday evening. "We've certainly got a strong student...

Officials: Murder suspect "calm" when emergency personnel arrived

ERIC MOORE October 26, 2011

Brian Dykstra calmly watched and kept his distance while medical workers tended to his 20-month-old adopted son. That's according to Iowa City Fire Capt. Eric Nurnberg, who testified Tuesday as one of...

Jazz ensemble Dead Cat Bounce visits Blue Moose

JORDAN MONTGOMERY October 26, 2011

Matt Steckler began playing the saxophone in the fourth grade. He chose the sax because the man demonstrating the instrument had long hair and looked cool, he said Steckler has studied the instrument...

UI officials unfazed by lower sexual-health ranking

RISHABH R. JAIN October 25, 2011

The University of Iowa has fallen three spots on the Trojan Sexual Health Report Card this year. But despite the drop from sixth to ninth — based on accessibility to sexual-health resources and information...

Gingrich may soon open IC office

MARY KATE KNORR October 25, 2011

DAVENPORT — Iowa caucus candidate Newt Gingrich may soon open a campaign office in Iowa City, he told The Daily Iowan at a town-hall meeting Monday, and campus Republicans say that's a good move. "I...

Occupy Iowa City: Protesters resume constructing shelter

MATT STARNS October 25, 2011

Occupy Iowa City protesters are continuing to construct a 120-square-foot structure at College Green Park after meeting with city officials Monday. Initial construction of the shelter was halted Oct....

UI Main Library may get facelift

MEGHAN HORIHAN October 25, 2011

University of Iowa students reportedly want to see a more "student-friendly" space at the UI Main Library. So UI officials are developing a $14.6 million project to create that atmosphere. The...

UN official touts Iowa’s int’l importance

CHASTITY DILLARD October 25, 2011

  Geographically, Iowa is landlocked. But one U.N. official said Iowa plays a key role in international issues. "Everyone is listening to Iowa today, and Iowa cares about the U.N.," said...

Coldplay’s Mylo Xyloto an ‘innovative’ album

JORDAN MONTGOMERY October 25, 2011

When Chris Martin of Coldplay announced the coming of Mylo Xyloto, I thought it was the name of his next child. As it turns out, it was the name of the band's fifth album, which was released Monday to...

IC man faces assault, several other charges

DI STAFF October 25, 2011

Iowa City police charged a local man with assault after he allegedly pushed a woman and tried to slash her son with a knife. Russell James Barbary, 44, 1015 Cross Park Ave. Apt. D, was charged Oct. 22...

Local man charged with third-degree sexual abuse

DI STAFF October 25, 2011

Iowa City police charged a local man with third-degree sexual abuse after he allegedly gave a minor alcohol and performed sex acts on her. Kameron Scott Burnett, 21, 320 S. Dubuque St. Apt. 513, was charged...

Man charged after head butting officer, patrol car

DI STAFF October 25, 2011

The University of Iowa police charged a North Liberty man after he allegedly broke the window of a patrol car and head-butted an officer. Christopher Robin Ross, 24, was charged Oct. 23 with third-degree...

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