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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

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...

IC, UI officials donate to IC city council campaigns

MARY KATE KNORR November 4, 2011

University, local, and state officials are all putting their hands in this year's Iowa City City Council race in the way of donations. Candidates Matt Hayek, Rick Dobyns, and Raj Patel all received...

IC police arrest illegal aliens for cocaine possession

DI STAFF November 3, 2011

Two men — both admitted illegal immigrants — were charged Tuesday with possession of a Schedule II controlled substance with intent to deliver after police reportedly found a hidden compartment in...

Despite weak economy, UI grads still netting jobs

CHASTITY DILLARD November 3, 2011

A majority of young adults think they will be worse off than their parents, according to a recent report dubbed "the State of Young America." But even more believe the American Dream is achievable...

UI Student Government to offer free cabs

KRISTEN EAST November 3, 2011

University of Iowa Student Government leaders will soon implement a free, 24-hour, seven-days-a-week cab service, and managers at at at least one local cab companiy said they aren't fazed by their future...

‘Don’t Get Evicted’ warns students of landlord ‘traps’

DORA GROTE November 3, 2011

Experts say documenting the condition of an apartment and thoroughly reading the lease before signing it is critical for renters. But one local attorney said students who wish to rent have few options...

IC police make arrests for recently-outlawed synthetic pot

MATT STARNS November 3, 2011

Iowa City police are already making arrests on newly outlawed synthetic marijuana and state officials say it's important that these pot substitutes stay illegal. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration...

Closing arguments, no verdict in Dykstra trial

ERIC MOORE November 3, 2011

Prosecutors argued Brian Dykstra's good character doesn't mean he is not guilty of killing his 20-month-old adopted son. Dykstra, a former Iowa City resident, was charged in 2008 after his child died...

UI prof campaigns for bone marrow donation

JENNY EARL November 3, 2011

One University of Iowa business faculty member is turning to UI students to save his nephew's life. And the process takes less than 15 minutes. Following news three years ago that his nephew's rare...

Local man finds ‘greatest passion’ in singing blues

CARLY HURWITZ November 3, 2011

Kevin Burt moved to the Iowa City area and quickly held five jobs simultaneously. The Waterloo native moved after being cut from a Canadian football team. But he didn't have to wait long for a new passion...

Latino enrollment growing at UI, across the country

CHASTITY DILLARD November 2, 2011

University of Iowa sophomore Jessica Padilla was thinking about college a year before high-school graduation. "I was so set on coming …" the 19-year-old said. "I wanted my experience...

Occupy Iowa City: City Council agrees to bigger tents in College Green

ASMAA ELKEURTI November 2, 2011

Iowa City city councilors have agreed to compromise with Occupy protesters on one aspect of their permit restrictions. After hours of discussion between the two groups during Tuesday's public hearing,...