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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

Police: Woman was abused for 17 hours

DI STAFF August 23, 2011

A local woman was attacked and held against her will for 17 hours, police report. Kenneth Clark, 43, was charged Monday with two counts of endangerment/no injury domestic abuse assault with intent, false...

Iowa City alcohol charges spike in first weekend

BRITTANY TILL August 22, 2011

This graph shows the increase in PAULA, unlawful use of an authentic driver’s license/ID, possession of an open alcohol container, presence in a bar after hours, and public-intoxication tickets from...

ACLU of Iowa launches public records initiative

JOHN STAAK August 22, 2011

Fed up with slow progress from the legislature, state civil liberties activists have launched a new project to better inform Iowans about access to government records. The Iowa ACLU’s new Open Government...

UI convocation welcomes record-breaking class

JORDYN REILAND August 22, 2011

Rae Greving long knew she wanted to attend the University of Iowa. “My dad is an alumnus of the university, and I just really love the atmosphere of Iowa City,” said the incoming freshman. Greving...

UI plugs recycling at Sally Mason’s freshman party

DORA GROTE August 22, 2011

Several changes were made at the President’s Block Party this year to introduce incoming students to sustainable initiatives at the University of Iowa. This event was budgeted on $22,000, funded by...

UISG to focus on student safety, landlords

KRISTEN EAST August 22, 2011

After a summer of extensive planning, University of Iowa Student Government President Elliot Higgins and Vice President Brittany Caplin said student safety is top priority this semester. With an overall...

UI convocation speaker lives off humor, excitement

BEN SCHUFF August 22, 2011

Storm Miller isn’t a thief. He just likes to have fun. What started out as an innocent “game” a couple of years ago resulted in a spoon collection that now counts more than 125 for the University...

Ex-Regents president Miles named to higher education board

DI STAFF August 22, 2011

The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges has named David Miles, the former regents’ president and current regent, to its Board of Directors, according to a press release. For...

Branstad kills Iowa involvement in high-speed rail

DI STAFF August 22, 2011

Gov. Terry Branstad’s decision to quash Iowa’s participation in the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Coalition has created further debate over the profitability of high-speed railway in Iowa. Branstad’s...

Iowa City man arrested after throwing pot out window

DI STAFF August 22, 2011

Iowa City police arrested a local man last week after he allegedly threw numerous bags of marijuana out of an apartment window. Christopher Strickland, 27, 1901 Broadway St. Apt 5, was charged July 14...

Local man charged after break-in

DI STAFF August 22, 2011

Iowa City police arrested an Iowa City man after he allegedly broke three windows of a home. James Albee, 20, 902 N. Dodge St. Apt. 6B, was charged Sunday with fourth-degree criminal mischief and public...

Man arrested after breaking into art studio

DI STAFF August 22, 2011

Police arrested a local man after he allegedly broke into an art studio over the weekend. Christian Fleming, 20, 1024.5 Walnut St., was charged Friday with third-degree burglary, When confronted by...