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

Occupy Iowa City tame compared with Vietnam protests

DORA GROTE October 20, 2011

Red "blood" poured on the IMU steps. Barbie dolls burned in a barrel. "Dr. Death" walked through town in a black robe, carrying a scythe. People dressed in ski masks threw bricks at...

IC council candidates want immigrant-friendly city

ASMAA ELKEURTI October 20, 2011

All seven candidates running for City Council said Wednesday they would like to make Iowa City more welcoming for undocumented residents. Though none of the candidates took a stance on a series of "sanctuary"...

UI students, businesses still recovering after fire

MARY KATE KNORR October 20, 2011

Numerous Iowa City businesses and residents are still recovering almost four weeks after a fire ravaged the Brueggers Bagel Bakery building and several surrounding buildings. Though most neighboring...

Occupiers arrested in Des Moines file for joint trial

DI STAFF October 20, 2011

Twenty-four of the Occupy Des Moines protesters arrested filed for a joint trial during a court appearance at the Polk County Courthouse Wednesday, according to a press-release from Iowa Citizens for Community...

Hayek to serve on state rail council

DI STAFF October 19, 2011

Iowa City Mayor Matt Hayek will travel to Des Moines Oct. 24 to speak at an information session on a passenger rail in Iowa. He will be joined by representatives from Michigan and Illinois. The Transit...

The Economist recognizes UI’s M.B.A. program

DI STAFF October 19, 2011

The University of Iowa's Tippie School of Management M.B.A. program received high rankings in a recent survey conducted by The Economist, according to a UI press release. The survey conducted by the London-based...

Colorado man allegedly assaults woman in hotel room

DI STAFF October 19, 2011

A Colorado man was charged with domestic-abuse assault without intent causing injury after he allegedly threw a female companion over a chair in a hotel room. Coralville police responded to the Baymont...

Despite increasing support, changes in marijuana laws are a "long ways off" in Iowa

ERIC MOORE October 19, 2011

Lawmakers say change is still "a ways off" in Iowa regarding loosening marijuana regulations, despite a rise in national support for its legalization. A Gallup Poll released Monday showed, for...

Occupy Iowa City: Protesters install WiFi, solar panel at College Green

MATT STARNS October 19, 2011

  Demonstrators at College Green park are finding new ways to power their electronics and connect with other groups in the now-worldwide movement. Recently donated additions to the group's infrastructure...

Expert: Paul’s plan to eliminate Department of Education could hit student aid

KRISTEN EAST October 19, 2011

Receiving financial aid could become a bigger challenge for college students if Iowa caucus candidate Ron Paul is elected. Paul's deficit-reduction plan released this week, would cut $1 trillion from...

Occupy Iowa City: Protesters undecided about complying with permit requests

MARY KATE KNORR October 19, 2011

Occupy Iowa City protesters are conflicted on whether to comply with a suggestion from city officials to obtain a permit. "We want [them] to just let us not have to worry about silly paperwork,"...

Iowa City City Council split on changes to Linn-Bloomington intersection

ASMAA ELKEURTI October 19, 2011

The Iowa City City Council voted Tuesday to approve one of two measures that could significantly change the intersection of Linn and Bloomington Streets. When local developer Jesse J. Allen approached...

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