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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

UI officials request less money for Night Games

JORDYN REILAND October 12, 2011

University of Iowa officials say investing in late-night activities is worth the money. Though the UI has only allocated $300,000 toward providing "non-alcoholic alternatives" for students...

Janelle Monae to perform at IMU

JORDAN MONTGOMERY October 12, 2011

Janelle Monáe is a genre-fusing performer whose music features accents of soul, funk, and R&B. And her talent is not unrecognized. At 25, the singer has earned three Grammy nominations, including...

Iowa City filmmakers have plans for a downtown cinema

DORA GROTE October 12, 2011

Iowa City may soon have an independent film theater. According to emails obtained by The Daily Iowan, local filmmakers have been in contact with Tom Rocklin, the University of Iowa vice president for...

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...

In contrast to Des Moines arrests, Occupy Iowa City carries on peacefully

KRISTEN EAST AND DORA GROTE October 11, 2011

The difference between Occupy Iowa City and Occupy Des Moines is stark. In Des Moines, about 30 demonstrators were arrested Sunday night and more than a few have alleged police brutality. Here, though,...

College radio fights for recognition, funding

ERIC MOORE October 11, 2011

College radio has seen funds decline, and college radio stations across the nation are spreading awareness to try to change that. More than 320 college radio stations, including KRUI, will encourage...

Saudi Arabian UI students: women’s rights a step forward

CHASTITY DILLARD October 11, 2011

Sitting alone in the Old Capitol Town Center, Huda Alaithan enjoys an independence she says she wouldn't have in her home country, Saudi Arabia. There, she said, men must escort women many places. "It's...

Caucus 2012: Economists debate Paul’s gold standard policy

REID CHANDLER October 11, 2011

Along with anti-corporate banners, "End the Fed" signs have begun sprouting up at protests in New York and across the country, pushing to get rid of the U.S. Federal Reserve. But long before...

Branstad launches public records website

DI STAFF October 11, 2011

Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds have launched a website that will make completed open-record requests visible to the public, the Governor's Office announced Monday. A press release said...

Iowa City Primary voting begins today

DI STAFF October 11, 2011

Voting in the Iowa City City Council primary election begins today. Polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and residents can find their regular polling place at the Johnson County auditor's website. The...

Window cleaner charged with theft of diamond earrings

DI STAFF October 11, 2011

An Iowa City window cleanerhas been charged with second-degree theft after he allegedly stole a pair of diamond earrings from the home of a client June 14. Kevin Chapman, originally from Greenville,...

Police charge man with domestic assault, interference with official acts

DI STAFF October 10, 2011

Coralville police arrested a homeless man after he allegedly slapped a woman and injured an officer while resisting arrest. James Shaw, 21, address unknown, was charged Oct. 7 with domestic-abuse assault...

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