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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

Trump won’t make move that helps Obama

DI STAFF April 21, 2011

Businessman and potential GOP presidential-nomination candidate Donald Trump said he wouldn't make any political moves that would support Obama, according to the Des Moines Register. Trump, who hosts...

Magic Johnson lecture canceled

DI STAFF April 21, 2011

Magic Johnson's University of Iowa lecture has been canceled, according to a UI press release. The former college and NBA star was scheduled to speak in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on April 28 about how he worked...

Bachmann to speak in Des Moines

DI STAFF April 21, 2011

Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann is set to speak at the Polk County Republican fundraiser in Des Moines on May 26. According to the Polk County Republican Party, the potential Republican presidential-nomination...

Police seek robbery suspects

DI STAFF April 21, 2011

A man went to Iowa City police Tuesday after he was allegedly beaten up and robbed, a press release said. Police said an adult male reported he had been walking in the area of Stevens Drive and Waterfront...

Prof’s ‘f-word’ e-mail to conservative group sparks controversy

SARAH BULMER April 21, 2011

A University of Iowa professor likely won't face punishment for a controversial e-mail she sent to members of the UI College Republicans this week. UI anthropology/women's studies Professor Ellen Lewin's...

Mascher to move

DI STAFF April 21, 2011

Rep. Mary Mascher, D-Iowa City, announced Wednesday she will move to House District 86 in order to avoid competing with Rep. Dave Jacoby, D-Coralville. Mascher, who said she will only move about four...

UI condemns three racial slur incidents outside Hillcrest

NINA EARNEST April 21, 2011

University of Iowa officials are investigating three recent reports of racial slurs being shouted at black students outside Hillcrest Residence Hall. A University of Iowa sophomore — who wished to remain...

Iowa’s education chief takes questions from City High students

HAYLEY BRUCE April 20, 2011

Iowa Department of Education Director Jason Glass came into his job ready to reform Iowa's education system. But a group of City High students and teachers wanted to challenge him first. Upon the request...

Branstad signs redistricting bill

ALLIE WRIGHT April 20, 2011

Gov. Terry Branstad approved Iowa's Congressional and legislative redistricting plan Tuesday — which garnered bipartisan support from the state House and Senate — and the state now has one fewer seat...

Speaker pushes for more activism

LUKE VOELZ April 20, 2011

When Kevin Powell was a child, he fixed his torn sneakers by filling them with cardboard and newspaper. The New Jersey native often walked to school through snow while wearing such shoddy footwear. These...

Vendors, Melrose reps speak at city council meeting

ALISON SULLIVAN April 20, 2011

Melrose Neighborhood Association representatives said Tuesday they are willing to work with city officials and vendors to determine the best option — even if that means vendors remain on Melrose Avenue...

Spotlight: Researcher works for male sexual-abuse victims

ALLIE WRIGHT April 20, 2011

Mental problems can sometimes keep people from reaching their full potential. Scott Easton's job is to stop that. The University of Iowa Ph.D. student just finished his dissertation about male sexual-abuse...