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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

Expert: Paul’s plan to eliminate Department of Education could hit student aid

KRISTEN EAST October 19, 2011

Receiving financial aid could become a bigger challenge for college students if Iowa caucus candidate Ron Paul is elected. Paul's deficit-reduction plan released this week, would cut $1 trillion from...

Occupy Iowa City: Protesters undecided about complying with permit requests

MARY KATE KNORR October 19, 2011

Occupy Iowa City protesters are conflicted on whether to comply with a suggestion from city officials to obtain a permit. "We want [them] to just let us not have to worry about silly paperwork,"...

Alleged Iowa City shoplifter reportedly fights Hy-Vee employee

DI STAFF October 18, 2011

An Iowa City man was charged with aggravated theft Oct. 15 after he was allegedly involved in an altercation with loss-prevention personnel at the Hy-Vee on N. Dodge St. Iowa City police responded to...

Drunk driver flees scene, hides from cops

DI STAFF October 18, 2011

An Iowa City man faces second-offense OWI charges after attempting to flee when Iowa City police approached his vehicle early Monday morning. According to a complaint by the Iowa City police, officers...

County center: more locals seek food, financial help

ASMAA ELKEURTI October 18, 2011

Meat at the Food Bank is a rarity, so when volunteer Barb Peterson stocked a package of pork chops, she hoped they could go to a family particularly in need. A man accompanied by his seven children came...

Raj Patel withdraws as UI student

DORA GROTE October 18, 2011

  University of Iowa Student Government leaders said Monday there are no plans to drop their endorsement of City Council Candidate Raj Patel, even though he is no longer a UI student. Patel, formerly...

Iowa polling rule changes spark heated debate

AUDREY ROEN October 18, 2011

Changes in polling rules in Iowa have thrust the state into the heated debate over new voting restrictions and regulations. Earlier this year, Gov. Terry Branstad rescinded an executive order which gave...

‘Occupiers’ balance work, school for protest

MATT STARNS October 18, 2011

Protesters aligned with Occupy Iowa City are spending a lot of time in College Green Park, and many have made the decision to live full-time in the veritable tent city that has sprung up. Though many...

Locals tell IC school board to monitor spending

MEGHAN HORIHAN October 18, 2011

Community members are still concerned the Iowa City School Board is spending their tax dollars on unnecessary programs. During a public forum on the Iowa City School Board audit Monday, citizens said...

Rough economy sends local job seekers online

ERIC MOORE October 18, 2011

The Internet is helping Iowa City residents find employment in tough economic times. Though the number of online job advertisements has dropped by 1,700 in the state between August and September, according...

UI homecoming adds ‘recyclable boat’ race

MELISSA DAWKINS October 18, 2011

  Four teams of University of Iowa students made a splash Monday night at the first-ever UI Homecoming recyclable-boat races at the Field House pool. Freshman Zeke Gunnink of Rienow swam away victorious. "I...

Attorney in IC murder trial requests change of venue

DI STAFF October 18, 2011

The defense attorney of an Iowa City man charged with first-degree murder submitted a motion for a change of venue, according to the Iowa courts website. Defense attorney Quint Meyerdirk filed the motion...