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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

Travel stories written in ‘key of terror’

MADISON BENNETT September 20, 2011

Christopher Merrill is fascinated with war and the way it has changed society over the past decade. And after traveling to numerous countries, the UI International Writing Program director compiled his...

"Last Comic Standing" winner comes to IC

MADISON BENNETT September 20, 2011

The First Avenue Club has been one of Iowa City's musical concert venues for the past 17 years. And this fall, the club will bring in well-known comedians such as Josh Blue to add to its entertainment...

Locals react to Obama’s jobs, deficit plans

DI STAFF September 20, 2011

'This is election year and we recognize that Republicans won't support [the American Jobs Act], but the bill is literally everything they have been supporting for the past three years. We don't see why...

Man charged with assaulting officers after rollover

DI STAFF September 20, 2011

Iowa City police arrested a local man after he allegedly moved towards officers after being told to stand still. Kurtis Smith Jr., 26, 234 Cayman St., was charged Sept. 18 with assault on peace officers...

Perry vows to repeal sweeping financial regulations

HAYLEY BRUCE September 19, 2011

DES MOINES — Some Iowa credit-union officials said they're pleased with Iowa caucus contender Rick Perry's call to repeal sweeping regulations on the financial industry. At a stop in Des Moines last...

Transgender community covers preferred names, other issues at workshop

BRITTANY TREVICK September 19, 2011

Members of the trans-identified community can't be defined by checking a box on a piece of paper. "I feel like people don't trust that I know who I am," said stef shuster, a co-organizer of...

UI students gain medical emergency experience

MADISON BENNETT September 19, 2011

Some University of Iowa students have taken a ride in an ambulance on a Friday night. But students who are part of the UI Emergency Medical Service group haven't had any Everclear. The UI emergency medical...

Author Maksik doesn’t shy from truth in writing

LUCY TRANKINA September 19, 2011

Alexander Maksik is interested in absolute truths in his writing. Fellow writers say he uses this theme to expose characters. "[Many] authors shy away from things such as sex scenes and feel uncomfortable,"...

Freestyle rapper experiences ultimate expression

HANNAH KRAMER September 19, 2011

Bobby Hanaford gazed out the back-seat window during a family road trip. Full of pent-up emotion, a flood of words came to him during the daydream. He didn't write the words down, but Hanaford's ideas...

Police charge a local man with punching another man

DI STAFF September 19, 2011

According to a complaint by Iowa City police, 19-year old Anthony Salazar was observed early on Sept. 17 on the 400 block of South Gilbert Street crossing the street and punching another male in the head,...

Hope House resident charged with escape and assault

DI STAFF September 19, 2011

Iowa City police arrested a resident of the Hope House after he allegedly escaped and assaulted his girlfriend. Robert Alan Wofford Jr., 26, was charged Sept. 15 with third and subsequent domestic assault...

Man charged with stealing alcohol

DI STAFF September 19, 2011

According to a complaint by Iowa City police, Samuel Edwards of Winfield, Iowa, was charged with third-degree burglary Sept. 17. Police received reports of a man taking beer from parked vehicles during...