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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

Third person charged in Versypt slaying

DI STAFF October 4, 2011

Iowa City police have charged a third person with first-degree murder in the October 2009 shooting death of a Broadway landlord, according to a press-release. Courtney Lynchoyia White, 23, was taken into...

Iowa City Animal Control researches peer cities

ASMAA ELKEURTI October 4, 2011

For Iowa City, a single operator of the city's animal-control services may not be enough. Research of peer communities conducted by the City Manager's Office shows nine of the 14 cities surveyed have...

UI atheists group provides alternatives to campus Christians

RISHABH R. JAIN October 4, 2011

Stationed on the Pentacrest Monday, Hannah Staley sat at a table with an "Ask an Atheist" poster taped on the side and answered questions about why she's an atheist. "People would think...

Trailer Park Boys bring comedy to IC

CARLY HURWITZ October 4, 2011

The members of the Trailer Park Boys never break from their ex-convict personas, even for interviews. The show includes crazy antics, including one of the boys, Julian, taking his shirt off and doing...

Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell excludes transgender students

CHASTITY DILLARD October 4, 2011

UI senior Veronica Hamly knew for a long time she was transgender, but fear prevented her from publicly sharing her identity. In January, she told loved ones, releasing years of stress. "For a long...

UI student charged with intent to deliver marijuana

DI STAFF October 4, 2011

A University of Iowa student was charged Sept. 26 with possession of marijuana with intent to deliver and with keeping a drug house. Matthew Brow, an 18-year-old resident of Mayflower Hall, was charged...

Illinois woman charged with domestic-abuse assault

DI STAFF October 4, 2011

An Illinois woman was charged Sunday with domestic-abuse assault with intent after Iowa City police received a report by a man who said he had been stabbed. According to a complaint by Iowa City police,...

Tiffin man charged with robbery, cocaine possession

DI STAFF October 3, 2011

A Tiffin man was charged with second-degree robbery, third-offense public intoxication, and possession of cocaine Oct. 1 after he allegedly stole money from a male subject outside of Sports Column bar....

Iowa City hires new assistant to the city administrator

DI STAFF October 3, 2011

Geoffrey Fruin was recently hired as the new assistant to the city manager, Iowa City officials have announced in a press release. Fruin will begin in the position Nov. 28, Fruin resides in Normal, Ill.,...

Men don high heels to fight sexual violence

CHASTITY DILLARD October 3, 2011

Frontline man Billy Davies strutted down the sidewalk on Clinton Street sporting bright red heels and a smile. "Are you man enough? Start walking," Davies yelled to a pack of high-energy fraternity...

Iowa City opens new fire station

BRITTANY TREVICK October 3, 2011

Fire Station 4 will officially open its doors today after 11 years of planning. Talks about the station, 2008 N. Dubuque Road, started in 2000 but lost momentum after the events of 9/11, said Fire Chief...

UI student group looks to eliminate coal

ERIC MOORE October 3, 2011

The University of Iowa consumes almost 500 tons of coal each day. And UI junior Zach Carter wants to change that. After attending the alternative-energy event Power Shift 2011 in Washington, D.C., last...