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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

Illinois man charged with theft, burglary

DI STAFF June 23, 2011

North Liberty police arrested an Illinois man after he allegedly attempted to break into several vehicles with the help of two juveniles. Timothy Lee Eugene Brown, 18, was charged Tuesday with using a...

Obama lays out plan to withdraw troops from Afghanistan

ZACHARY POUND June 23, 2011

Ten years after the beginning of the war in Afghanistan, President Obama said he feels “light of a secure peace can be seen in the distance.” In an address to the nation on Wednesday, Obama outlined...

UI officials attribute binge drinking dip to 21-ordinance

JULIANA FABIANO June 23, 2011

University of Iowa officials said Iowa City’s 21-ordinance “contributed significantly” to a drop in students’ binge-drinking rate in the last two years. The statement comes after results from...

Q&A: UI President Mason talks Hamerlinck, state budget

DI STAFF June 23, 2011

The Daily Iowan sat down with university of Iowa President Sally Mason Wednesday to discuss state budget issues, Sen. Shawn Hamerlinck’s comments about students, and the new UI provost. DI: The UI College...

UI President: government shutdown effects would be minimal

ZACHARY POUND June 23, 2011

With the deadline for the state budget looming next week, University of Iowa President Sally Mason said the university would not see any major change if a government shutdown does occur. “We’re probably...

Rural Johnson County areas to receive tornado sirens

BRIAN ALBERT June 23, 2011

Residents of Johnson County who don’t live in an incorporated town likely won’t hear the possibly lifesaving wail of a tornado alarm under the current weather-siren layout, officials worry. Johnson...

Iowa, national ethanol groups respond to Coburn-Feinstein

EDDIE KIRSCH June 23, 2011

U.S. senators boast eliminating ethanol subsidies would save $3 billion — but not all parties are thrilled. The reactions come after a 73-27 Senate vote in favor of the Coburn-Feinstein amendment —...

UI Ph.D. student encourages storytelling through art

BRIAN ALBERT June 22, 2011

Powerful winds blew across Wetherby Park on Tuesday as children from the Broadway Neighborhood Center in Iowa City fought the breeze as they played basketball, jumped through misting water sprinklers,...

Santorum calls to cut ethanol funding

IAN STEWART June 22, 2011

OSKALOOSA — Former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum attacked Iowa’s “sacred cow” on Tuesday when he called to cut federal support for ethanol. At a meet-and-greet with approximately 50 supporters, Santorum...

Ron Paul opposes Planned Parenthood

ZACHARY POUND June 22, 2011

GOP presidential-nomination hopeful Ron Paul wants to balance the budget, and he said cutting Planned Parenthood funding is one way to do that. The Texas Republican released a statement on Monday outlining...

Melrose ordinance passes first vote

NINA EARNEST June 22, 2011

A new city ordinance regulating vendors on Melrose Avenue passed its first step Tuesday — but some Melrose residents still aren’t satisfied with the university’s and the city’s actions. Jean Walker,...

UI art professor emeritus, circus performer dies at 90

JULIANA FABIANO June 22, 2011

When Byron Burford was only 13 years old, he knew exactly what he wanted to do with his life — join the circus. Often being called an artist in everything he did, his passion for life was clear and his...