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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

In contrast to Des Moines arrests, Occupy Iowa City carries on peacefully

KRISTEN EAST AND DORA GROTE October 11, 2011

The difference between Occupy Iowa City and Occupy Des Moines is stark. In Des Moines, about 30 demonstrators were arrested Sunday night and more than a few have alleged police brutality. Here, though,...

College radio fights for recognition, funding

ERIC MOORE October 11, 2011

College radio has seen funds decline, and college radio stations across the nation are spreading awareness to try to change that. More than 320 college radio stations, including KRUI, will encourage...

Saudi Arabian UI students: women’s rights a step forward

CHASTITY DILLARD October 11, 2011

Sitting alone in the Old Capitol Town Center, Huda Alaithan enjoys an independence she says she wouldn't have in her home country, Saudi Arabia. There, she said, men must escort women many places. "It's...

Caucus 2012: Economists debate Paul’s gold standard policy

REID CHANDLER October 11, 2011

Along with anti-corporate banners, "End the Fed" signs have begun sprouting up at protests in New York and across the country, pushing to get rid of the U.S. Federal Reserve. But long before...

Branstad launches public records website

DI STAFF October 11, 2011

Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds have launched a website that will make completed open-record requests visible to the public, the Governor's Office announced Monday. A press release said...

Iowa City Primary voting begins today

DI STAFF October 11, 2011

Voting in the Iowa City City Council primary election begins today. Polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and residents can find their regular polling place at the Johnson County auditor's website. The...

Window cleaner charged with theft of diamond earrings

DI STAFF October 11, 2011

An Iowa City window cleanerhas been charged with second-degree theft after he allegedly stole a pair of diamond earrings from the home of a client June 14. Kevin Chapman, originally from Greenville,...

Police charge man with domestic assault, interference with official acts

DI STAFF October 10, 2011

Coralville police arrested a homeless man after he allegedly slapped a woman and injured an officer while resisting arrest. James Shaw, 21, address unknown, was charged Oct. 7 with domestic-abuse assault...

Police: Colorado woman had 11 pounds of pot

DI STAFF October 10, 2011

North Liberty police arrested a Colorado woman after allegedly finding 11 pounds of marijuana in her vehicle. Alexandra Owens, 27, was charged Oct. 6 with failure to affix a drug tax stamp. The complaint...

UI student charged for threatening friend with a knife

DI STAFF October 10, 2011

A University of Iowa Student Government senator was charged Sept. 30 with first-degree harassment and assault while displaying a dangerous weapon after he allegedly threatened a friend with a knife. Rishabh...

North Liberty man arrested for using different social security numbers

DI STAFF October 10, 2011

A 22-year-old North Liberty man was arrested for supplying officers with different Social Security numbers on separate, unrelated arrests. Cruz Maximo-Campos, 247 B Holiday Lodge Road, was charged Sept....

Occupy Iowa City settles in for fourth day

MATT STARNS October 10, 2011

As the fourth day begins in the "Occupy Iowa City" protest, an infrastructure has begun to take shape in the local movement. And though the group doesn't have a specific demands for change in...