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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

Coralville man charged with false imprisonment

DI STAFF November 17, 2011

Police charged a Coralville man after he allegedly assaulted a woman at her residence. Martel Horton, 25, 954 Boston Way No. 11, was charged Nov. 16 with false imprisonment, domestic abuse assault with...

UNI student charged with credit card fraud

DI STAFF November 17, 2011

A Cedar Falls man was charged after he allegedly used his ex-girlfriend's banking information to pay off his credit card. Aaron Stockstell, 22, was charged Nov. 3 with identity theft and third-degree...

Iowa City business owners speak out against new municipal district

ASMAA ELKEURTI November 16, 2011

Business owners want their peers, City Council, and others promoting the Self-Supporting Municipal Improvement District tax levy to understand its implications. Though the proposal for a tax levy to...

UI enrolls students from over 110 countries

CHASTITY DILLARD November 16, 2011

Kariuki Maina has a lot to learn about United States culture before he'll feel comfortable. And for that reason, the Kenyan said he has actively sought out University of Iowa programs, such as the...

UI Faculty Council discusses new Electronic CV

DI STAFF November 16, 2011

A new database of faculty information will provide better access to information when lobbying, University of Iowa officials said. Associate Provost Tom Rice presented information about the Electronic...

UI Main Library Learning Commons set to open in fall 2013

DI STAFF November 16, 2011

University of Iowa officials have began work on the new Learning Commons in the Main Library. Chris Clark, the UI learning-spaces technologies manager, presented the project's details to the UI Student...

Police: Man hit woman, causing her to drop baby

DI STAFF November 16, 2011

Iowa City police charged a local man after he allegedly struck a female, knocking a baby out of her arms. Abdikadir Abdi, 21, 2401 Highway 6 E. Apt. 4012, was charged Nov. 14 with domestic-abuse assault...

Two charged after burglary, assault

DI STAFF November 16, 2011

Iowa City police charged two local men after they allegedly tried to steal an Xbox from an occupied home. Morgan Powell, 20, and Albert Black, 19, 2023 Taylor Drive, were charged Nov. 14 with first-degree...

Former Hy-Vee manager charged with stealing $1,300 on the job

DI STAFF November 16, 2011

Iowa City police charged a Cedar Rapids woman after she allegedly stole $1,300 while working as a manager at Hy-Vee. Rebekka Hayslett, 27, was charged Nov. 11 with second-degree theft. According...

UI officials say Monday’s HawkAlert was not delayed

KRISTEN EAST November 16, 2011

University of Iowa officials said on Tuesday the HawkAlert system notifies students only in cases of real threats. A HawkAlert was issued at 10:27 p.m. Monday night, warning of a possible armed suspect...

HawkAlert recipients alarmed by late-night messages

JORDYN REILAND November 16, 2011

University of Iowa students, their parents, and faculty were alarmed when their evening activities were interrupted by a possible threat on campus Monday evening. The HawkAlert, issued by UI police,...

Craft brewery delivers to Iowa City by canoe

MATT STARNS November 16, 2011

Craft-brewed beer is not new to the Iowa City market, but beer delivery by canoe might be. Clark Lewey, owner and president of Decorah-based Toppling Goliath Brewing Company, delivered 24 "bombers"...