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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

One incumbent, three newcomers vie for at-large City Council seats

ASMAA ELKEURTI November 8, 2011

Matt Hayek Matt Hayek is the only incumbent in the running for the two at-large seats. The current Iowa City mayor and attorney has family roots in Iowa City that date back to 1870. Hayek was president...

Dobyns, Soboroff face off for City Council; Throgmorton runs unopposed

ASMAA ELKEURTI November 8, 2011

Rick Dobyns Rick Dobyns, a University of Iowa clinical professor of family medicine, is campaigning a second time for a spot on the Iowa City city government, this time for the City Council District...

IC residents: immigrants still fearful of federal tracking rules

KRISTEN EAST November 8, 2011

Members of the Iowa City community say the Secure Communities Program remains a fear for local immigrants. Roughly 25 people gathered in the Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St., on Monday night...

Man charged after his pursuit leaves officer injured

DI STAFF November 7, 2011

Police charged a Johnston man after he allegedly ran from police, causing injury to officers. Zachary Stitz, 18, was charged Nov. 5 with possession of a fictitious driver's license, public intoxication,...

Area woman charged with theft

DI STAFF November 7, 2011

A Coralville woman was charged Nov. 4 with third- and fourth-degree theft after she allegedly stole from a downtown business. According to a complaint by Iowa City police, Julie Ereth, 42, was shopping...

Man charged after allegedly hiding marijuana in rectum

DI STAFF November 7, 2011

An Iowa City man was charged Nov. 5 with possession of a controlled substance and possession of contraband in a correctional facility after he allegedly hid marijuana in his rectum. Christopher Williams,...

Occupy Iowa City: One month later, no plans to end demonstration

MATT STARNS November 7, 2011

One month after protesters took to College Green Park in alliance with the Occupy Wall Street movement, members say support for the local movement is increasing, and they aren't going anywhere. "I...

Area businesses effected by closed downtown Post Office

MELISSA DAWKINS November 7, 2011

Clusters of old boxes and fading U.S. Postal Service posters are a silent reminder of a once-convenient mail stop for downtown businesses on East Washington Street. The closing of this small downtown...

UISG arrest rate on-par with student body

ERIC MOORE November 7, 2011

Though current University of Iowa Student Government members have nearly the same rate of non-traffic criminal citations than the average UI undergraduate, leaders are working to raise behavior standards. The...

IC council candidates differ on early voting campaigns

KRISTEN EAST November 7, 2011

One day out from this week's Iowa City City Council election, candidates say they're emphasizing early voting in different ways. According to the Johnson County Auditor's Office 1,499 votes were cast...

UI hosts first Midwest Feminists Conference

CHASTITY DILLARD November 7, 2011

University of Iowa senior Emily Sullivan, a self-proclaimed feminist, is all too familiar with the stereotypes associated with the "f-word." "It's just frustrating that feminism is a bad...

LGBT students to stress awareness during TransWeek

JORDYN REILAND November 7, 2011

Poised at a mike, three trans-identified students shared their personal poems and writing about their own struggles and experiences. Zeke Swim, a University of Iowa sophomore in attendance, said the medical...