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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

UISG senators will participate in lobbying training

DI STAFF November 2, 2011

The University of Iowa Student Government passed legislation in a general Senate meeting Tuesday night on lobby training for members. Sen. Michael Dickinson submitted the legislation on behalf of the...

City Council votes on UniverCity property

DI STAFF November 2, 2011

The Iowa City City Council voted 6-0 to set a public hearing for November 22 on a proposal to sell a house that the city bought for $150,000 as a part of the UniverCity program. The UniverCity Neighborhood...

University of Iowa safer since grad student killed five, wounded one, then killed himself in 1991

MATT STARNS November 1, 2011

A shooting on the University of Iowa campus left six dead and the community reeling 20 years ago today. Now, campus safety experts say while it's difficult to prevent such an event, the UI is much better...

Ex-wife defends Dykstra in murder case

ERIC MOORE November 1, 2011

Lisa DeWaard defended ex-husband Brian Dykstra, saying that he had been "distraught" following the hospitalization of their son. "Brian was a mess. He had been crying … the second I saw...

UISG wants bike shelters, but cost might be too much

KRISTEN EAST November 1, 2011

Brett Hanson loves his bike, but he hates leaving it outside during the winter. Many University of Iowa students feel the same way, UI Student Government officials say. That's something they may soon...

Sustainability expert to share lessons with UI

MELISSA DAWKINS November 1, 2011

Just as University of Iowa Housing and Dining looks to decrease it's own carbon footprint, the UI has invited Food Sustainability Expert Frances Moore Lappé on campus. Lappé, author of Diet for a Small...

Fewer students buying parking passes as gas prices rise

RISHABH R. JAIN November 1, 2011

Though some student drivers say it's difficult to find parking on the University of Iowa campus, one official said the number of student-registered vehicles has decreased. "For decades, there were...

2012 election: Obama may have trouble rallying youth

MARY KATE KNORR November 1, 2011

Obama for America leaders said Monday they intend to increase youth-voter support in the coming election. However, experts say it will be harder for the "novelty candidate" to maintain the youth...

IC council to discuss Occupy’s permit appeal

DI STAFF November 1, 2011

Iowa City City Council will hold a public hearing today regarding an appeal to the current permit sent by Occupy protesters. The appeal states the permit issued to the protesters Oct. 26 differs significantly...

IC businesses fail alcohol compliance checks

DI STAFF November 1, 2011

Iowa City police conducted a second round of compliance checks Oct. 28, testing liquor sales at 42 local businesses licensed to sell alcoholic beverages. Plainclothes police officers worked with underage...

Police: Man pulled knife during downtown fight

DI STAFF October 31, 2011

An Iowa City man was charged with habitual public intoxication and disorderly conduct on Oct. 28 after he allegedly displayed a knife during a verbal altercation on the Pedestrian Mall. Iowa City police...

IC man charged with selling stolen bike on Craigslist

DI STAFF October 31, 2011

An Iowa City man was charged with third-degree theft Oct. 28 after he allegedly tried to sell a stolen bike on Craigslist. According to a complaint by UI police, Ryan Larson, 18, allegedly stole a Trek...