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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

IC man charged after alleged knifing

DI STAFF November 15, 2011

An Iowa City man was charged Sunday after he allegedly stabbed a subject in the leg, causing a serious injury. According to a complaint by Iowa City police, Matthew Powell, 20, was involved in an...

Cedar Rapids man charged with downtown stabbing

DI STAFF November 15, 2011

A Cedar Rapids man was charged Monday after he allegedly stabbed a man during a verbal altercation early Monday morning. Sharif Adil Abbas Elkarib, 21, 326 Kirkwood Court S.W. No. 2A, was charged Nov....

IC couple charged after alleged child endangerment

DI STAFF November 15, 2011

Two Iowa City residents were charged Sunday after police observed their children walking on broken glass at their home. Angelica Fernandez-Martinez, 25, and Anacleto Lopez-Dejesus, 35, 2401 Highway...

Drum major and golden girl give final performances

JULIA JESSEN November 15, 2011

Dislocated ribs, back spasms, a broken foot, toes so cold they turn white. These are just a few of the ailments Chelsea Russell dealt with throughout her time as the Hawkeye Marching Band's golden girl. "I...

Iowa City churches connect with followers through social media

JORDYN REILAND November 14, 2011

Pastor Jeff Gilmore has found a way to communicate with members of his congregation in their daily lives. Gilmore, a senior pastor at Parkview Evangelical Free Church, 15 Foster Road, said he sends...

Occupy Iowa City: Organizers encourage UI walkout

MELISSA DAWKINS November 14, 2011

Occupy Iowa City protesters are hoping to educate University of Iowa students about the Occupy movement — by encouraging them to cut class. Following an Occupy Iowa City forum on Nov. 9, occupiers...

Iowa City pushes legislature for more road funds

ASMAA ELKERUTI November 14, 2011

Iowa City city councilors said they want legislators to make increasing the road-use tax fund a priority in the next legislative session. Councilors said the push for an increase in the road-use tax...

Local firefighter honors trade’s history

JULIA JESSEN November 14, 2011

The pictures on the walls of Roger Jensen's office offer glimpses into firefighting history. There are the two majestic white horses from the days when fire departments used horse teams instead of trucks,...

UI celebrates International Education Week

MARY KATE KNORR November 14, 2011

As local communities such as Iowa City become more globally diverse, university officials say foreign-language education becomes critical. "When you study a foreign language … you learn about...

Locals walk to support higher education

KRISTEN EAST November 14, 2011

  A group of Quaker-school students and Kiwanis volunteers marched toward Old Brick Sunday morning, clutching signs, and chanting about peace and student loans. Roughly 25 students and 10 others...

Man charged after showing BB gun during fight

DI STAFF November 14, 2011

A Cedar Falls man was charged after he allegedly displayed a BB gun during an argument at a convenience store. Christian Ford, 18, was charged Nov. 12 with carrying a weapon. According to a complaint...

Police: Man ate marijuana in attempt to conceal it

DI STAFF November 14, 2011

An Iowa City man was charged after he allegedly ate marijuana in an attempt to hide it from police during a traffic stop. Christopher Williams, 22, 2208 Miami Drive, was charged Nov. 12 with possession...