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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

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,...

Dykstra found not guilty in son’s death

ERIC MOORE November 4, 2011

Brian Dykstra's family and friends shrieked, gasped, cried, and anxiously laughed Thursday after the 35-year-old was found not guilty of murdering his 20-month-old adopted son. Dykstra, a former Iowa...

More wealthy students at two-year college

ASMAA ELKEURTI November 4, 2011

Sarah Dirks really wanted an apartment after she graduated from high school. After evaluating the cost of attending a four-year university the 19-year-old Iowa City resident discovered she would have...

IC farmer’s market starts first winter season

MEGHAN HORIHAN November 4, 2011

In the summer, Lois Pavelka provides the downtown Farmers' Market with lamb, pork, and beef. Each week, she said, she serves a large number of loyal customers. And with the official launch of the Grant...

IC performance combines local music and dance talent

CARLY HURWITZ November 4, 2011

This weekend, Iowa City's Poetic Rebound Performance Company will combine local musical and dance talent to deliver In the Axis, a show that displays numerous artistic platforms to entertain its audience....

Johnson County officials investigate rural crash

DI STAFF November 4, 2011

The Johnson County Sheriff's Office responded to a motor-vehicle collision near Sharon Center in which a passenger vehicle and a milk truck collided on Wednesday. One passenger in the car was trapped...

Three IC men face multiple drug charges

DI STAFF November 4, 2011

Three Iowa City men face numerous drug charges following an investigation into a 2010 overdose-related death of a 22-year-old at their residence. According to a complaint by Iowa City police, officers...

Local TV to replay IC city council candidate forums

DI STAFF November 4, 2011

The Iowa City City Council candidates' debate on Nov. 6 will be aired at 3 p.m. on City Channel 4 to allow voters to become more informed about each candidate. The election will be held Nov. 8. The...

Coralville woman arrested after alleged stabbing

DI STAFF November 4, 2011

A Coralville woman was arrested Oct. 28 for allegedly stabbing her husband earlier this year. Antoinette Alexander, 21, was charged with domestic-abuse assault with a weapon in conjunction with a...

Athletic officials: growing budget keeps UI ‘competitive’

DORA GROTE November 4, 2011

Athletics officials say the increasing budget for Hawkeye sports is needed to stay "competitive." The University of Iowa Athletics Department budget will be $75 million for 2012, up from...