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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

Ex-UI baseball player looks to teach — and be a Yankee

MELISSA DAWKINS December 14, 2011

Tyson Blaser has focus. After the baseball-playing University of Iowa student earns his teaching certificate this winter, his professors and coaches said they're confident that determination will take...

Thompson released from jail

DI STAFF December 14, 2011

An Iowa City man formerly charged with first-degree murder has been released from the Johnson County Jail. Charles William Curtis Thompson, 19, was originally charged with the first-degree murder of...

Coraville home destroyed by fire

DI STAFF December 14, 2011

A resedence in Coralville was destroyed Tuesday, according to a release. The Coralville Fire Department said firefighters arrived at a structure fire at 3701 Second St. Unit 346 — inhabited by...

NL woman allegedly strikes other woman

DI STAFF December 14, 2011

A North Liberty woman was charged Monday after she allegedly struck another woman with a phone. According to a complaint by North Liberty police, officers were called to 70 Holiday Lodge Road around...

IC man faces multiple charges

DI STAFF December 14, 2011

An Iowa City man faces numerous charges after he allegedly fled on foot during a traffic stop, before punching a police officer. The complaint said officers attempted to stop Patrick Horras, 22, for...

UI journalism professor’s article causes uproar

ERIC MOORE December 14, 2011

Though locals say a University of Iowa professor had every right to compose a controversial article about Iowans, some say it doesn't tell the whole story. UI journalism Professor Stephen Bloom's controversial...

Cambus lags in winter driving training

JORDYN REILAND December 14, 2011

Cambus officials are preparing to tackle slick roads and increased ridership as wintery conditions roll into Iowa City. Despite the increased ridership, Cambus Manager Brian McClatchey said officials...

Iowa City doves urge Democrats not to caucus for Obama

DORA GROTE December 14, 2011

President Obama is a shoo-in for the Democratic presidential nomination, but some locals say dissent is still needed. A group of local peace activists met yesterday to encourage Democratic caucus-goers...

UI will not replace Avoid the Stork campaign

JENNY EARL December 14, 2011

There wasn't a stork in sight on campus this year. The University of Iowa College of Public Health's Avoid the Stork campaign grant — given to the University by the Iowa Initiative Research Program...

Local programs work to employ vets

RISHABH R. JAIN December 14, 2011

Local businesses and programs are going out of their way to employ veterans, as reports indicate vets have a higher unemployment rate. While most of the nation is seeing high unemployment rates, U.S....

Von Maur departure talk brings unrest for Sycamore store owners

ASMAA ELKEURTI December 14, 2011

For University of Iowa freshman Liz Behlke, Sycamore Mall was one of the best parts of growing up in southeastern Iowa City. "I feel like it brings people over to the East Side," she said. But...

Increase in IC violence could be due to 21 exemptions

CHASTITY DILLARD December 13, 2011

Officials say Iowa City's 21-ordinance led to a dip in violence last year, but exemptions to the ordinance could be driving incidents back up. Iowa City officials have seen a decrease in violent incidents...