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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

Beyond the Cemetery comes to Johnson County

DORA GROTE October 17, 2011

A brisk breeze and setting Sun shaped the mood as tour guides escorted guests around the Welsh United Church Of Christ Cemetery on Sunday, stopping at various grave sites to hear a the deceased's history. Live...

UISG ousts Rishabh Nath following charges

KRISTEN EAST October 17, 2011

One University of Iowa Student Government senator is calling for a change in policy following his removal. Former Sen. Rishabh Nath was removed from his position Oct. 10 followingfirst-degree harassment...

Poet R.M. Ryan to read at Prairie Lights

HANNAH KRAMER October 17, 2011

Small moments take the lead in R.M. Ryan's poetry. He focuses on writing poems about little moments in life, with the hope that it will teach readers to keep their eyes open. "That's why people read...

Father becomes daughter’s UI classmate

SAMANTHA GENTRY October 17, 2011

When Steven Jepson asked his daughter, Katie Jepson, if she would be OK about his joining her as a student at the University of Iowa, she only had one condition. The Hawkeye piccolo player did not want...

Local man charged with drug possession

DI STAFF October 17, 2011

Iowa City police arrested a homeless man on the evening of Oct. 14 after he allegedly attempted to throw away a cache of drugs when officers approached. Shannon Swartzendruber, also known as Dooby,...

DCI officials investigate death

DI STAFF October 17, 2011

A woman reportedly died while under Johnson County officers' control, according to a press release. A release from the Iowa Department of Public Safety said officials are investigating the death of Crystal...

As demonstration continues in Iowa City, Occupy movement grows globally

CHASTITY DILLARD October 17, 2011

Related stories: Occupy Iowa City demonstrator Jim Jacobson said he doesn't even know what the "American Dream" means anymore, but for him, what people want is pretty simple. "You know,...

TIF plans create controversy in Iowa City

ASMAA ELKEURTI October 17, 2011

Local officials and experts say city leaders should be more cautious when using tax-increment financing. Some say TIFs are often unfairly allocated and also encourage competition among communities. TIFs...

Locals decry Branstad’s reading plan

JORDYN REILAND October 17, 2011

Some Iowa City residents said they are worried Gov. Terry Branstad's Third Grade Literacy plan won't be effective. The Third Grade Literacy Plan — released Oct. 3 as part of Branstad's Education Blueprint—...

Occupy Iowa City protesters share their stories

DI STAFF October 14, 2011

Protesters have been parked in College Green Park since Oct. 7 in conjunction with Occupy Iowa City. The protesters come from a wide range of backgrounds and have various reasons for attending. Name:...

UI officials hope to spark sustainability interest

DORA GROTE October 14, 2011

University of Iowa officials hope exposing students to sustainability projects might persuade them to pursue careers in environmental fields. University faculty and staff, student environmental activists,...

Shelter House sees increase in needy

JENNY EARL October 14, 2011

The Iowa City Shelter House's new facility —  which opened in November 2010 — increased capacity from 29 beds to 70. Despite the sizable increase in space, officials say they still turn needy people...