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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

Iowa Senate vote could re-spark gay marriage issue

MAX FREUND October 13, 2011

Local groups are worried that, in Iowa, the right to legally express the love that binds two people is at risk of being broken. Democrats in Iowa — a state that legalized same-sex marriage in 2009 in...

Poll: Americans trust local over federal gov’t

ASMAA ELKEURTI October 13, 2011

Americans are more confident that their local and state governments can handle problems than they are that the president and Congress can, according to a recent Gallup Poll. For local government officials...

Occupy IC teach-ins educate public

JENNY EARL October 13, 2011

A little rain didn't stop Occupy Iowa City's plans to incorporate Occupy Wall Street's use of teach-ins. The group, which has camped out at College Green Park since Oct. 7, held its first teach-in Wednesday...

Local man assaults woman at gas station

DI STAFF October 13, 2011

An Iowa City man was charged Wednesday with assault causing bodily injury after he allegedly struck a woman in a local convenience store. Iowa City police responded to the BP station on Keokuk Avenue...

Oral argument set in Phil Jones case

DI STAFF October 13, 2011

A former University of Iowa employee's lawsuit against the university will continue with a court-ordered oral argument, according to court documents filed today. Former UI Vice President for Student Services...

Study: Rural women lack access to help with domestic abuse

CHASTITY DILLARD October 12, 2011

Domestic violence in rural areas are harder to control because of the distance from local help centers, experts say. And Johnson County officials aim to improve outreach to better help these victims. "I...

State officials will visit Iowa City on Oct. 16

DI STAFF October 12, 2011

The Iowa City School Board discussed the recently released blueprint for transforming Iowa's education system, Branstad-Reynold's "One Unshakable Vision: World-Class Schools for Iowa." The blueprint...

School Board officials change meeting days

DI STAFF October 12, 2011

The Iowa City School Board passed a motion to change the meeting days at its regular meeting Tuesday. The meetings will be held on the first and third Tuesday of the month. Superintendent Steve Murley...

Two charged after police find marijuana during traffic stop

DI STAFF October 12, 2011

North Liberty police arrested two Colorado residents after allegedly finding marijuana in their vehicle during a traffic stop. A man and woman from Centennial, Colo., were charged Aug. 4 with possession...

Police: Man brandished knife after asking for cigarette

DI STAFF October 12, 2011

An Iowa City man was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon after he allegedly brandished a knife while asking to bum a cigarette. Michael Elder, 37, was arrested by Iowa City police after a subject...

Two UI students advance to Iowa City City Council general election

KRISTEN EAST October 12, 2011

Tuesday's Iowa City City Council primary election had the third-lowest voter turnout in history, and two University of Iowa students are among those who will move on to the general election. Iowa City...

Occupy Iowa City protesters bring diverse messages

MATT STARNS October 12, 2011

Across the country, one of the biggest criticisms lodged against the Occupy movement is the perceived lack of a coherent message. But in Iowa City, demonstrators say that's OK. "It's not our purpose...

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