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

‘Occupiers’ balance work, school for protest

MATT STARNS October 18, 2011

Protesters aligned with Occupy Iowa City are spending a lot of time in College Green Park, and many have made the decision to live full-time in the veritable tent city that has sprung up. Though many...

Locals tell IC school board to monitor spending

MEGHAN HORIHAN October 18, 2011

Community members are still concerned the Iowa City School Board is spending their tax dollars on unnecessary programs. During a public forum on the Iowa City School Board audit Monday, citizens said...

Rough economy sends local job seekers online

ERIC MOORE October 18, 2011

The Internet is helping Iowa City residents find employment in tough economic times. Though the number of online job advertisements has dropped by 1,700 in the state between August and September, according...

UI homecoming adds ‘recyclable boat’ race

MELISSA DAWKINS October 18, 2011

  Four teams of University of Iowa students made a splash Monday night at the first-ever UI Homecoming recyclable-boat races at the Field House pool. Freshman Zeke Gunnink of Rienow swam away victorious. "I...

Attorney in IC murder trial requests change of venue

DI STAFF October 18, 2011

The defense attorney of an Iowa City man charged with first-degree murder submitted a motion for a change of venue, according to the Iowa courts website. Defense attorney Quint Meyerdirk filed the motion...

Alleged Iowa City shoplifter reportedly fights Hy-Vee employee

DI STAFF October 18, 2011

An Iowa City man was charged with aggravated theft Oct. 15 after he was allegedly involved in an altercation with loss-prevention personnel at the Hy-Vee on N. Dodge St. Iowa City police responded to...

Drunk driver flees scene, hides from cops

DI STAFF October 18, 2011

An Iowa City man faces second-offense OWI charges after attempting to flee when Iowa City police approached his vehicle early Monday morning. According to a complaint by the Iowa City police, officers...

Father becomes daughter’s UI classmate

SAMANTHA GENTRY October 17, 2011

When Steven Jepson asked his daughter, Katie Jepson, if she would be OK about his joining her as a student at the University of Iowa, she only had one condition. The Hawkeye piccolo player did not want...

Local man charged with drug possession

DI STAFF October 17, 2011

Iowa City police arrested a homeless man on the evening of Oct. 14 after he allegedly attempted to throw away a cache of drugs when officers approached. Shannon Swartzendruber, also known as Dooby,...

DCI officials investigate death

DI STAFF October 17, 2011

A woman reportedly died while under Johnson County officers' control, according to a press release. A release from the Iowa Department of Public Safety said officials are investigating the death of Crystal...

As demonstration continues in Iowa City, Occupy movement grows globally

CHASTITY DILLARD October 17, 2011

Related stories: Occupy Iowa City demonstrator Jim Jacobson said he doesn't even know what the "American Dream" means anymore, but for him, what people want is pretty simple. "You know,...

TIF plans create controversy in Iowa City

ASMAA ELKEURTI October 17, 2011

Local officials and experts say city leaders should be more cautious when using tax-increment financing. Some say TIFs are often unfairly allocated and also encourage competition among communities. TIFs...

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