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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

National Guard happy with new armory

ALAN TOUSSAINT November 16, 2010

Inside a rectangular-shaped red building with a long line of large camouflaged vehicles parked in front, 40 employees in similar camouflage uniforms work daily, soldiers visit for drills and training once...

Spotlight: Grad student uses professional experience to teach dance

ALYSSA MARIE HARN November 16, 2010

Iowa City residents shouldn't be surprised if they see Kevin Schroder purchasing socks the next time they're at CVS. "I go through a lot of socks," the University of Iowa dance graduate student...

Panel probes bigotry against Muslims

NINA EARNEST November 16, 2010

Islamophobia is not just a fear. It's a prejudice. Miriam Amer shared this definition with a crowd in the Main Library's Shambaugh Auditorium on Monday night. Amer, the executive director of the Iowa...

Small electrical fire caused little damage Monday

DI STAFF November 16, 2010

A small electrical fire occurred at Calvin Hall on Monday. According to UI police, a small electrical transformer was the source of the fire that offcials discovered began in the lower-level room 10B....

City officials may create downtown manager position

DI STAFF November 16, 2010

City officials may create a downtown manager position after the Iowa City City Council discussed the idea Monday evening. During a briefing on the city's economic-development projects, Jeff Davidson,...

Hygienic Lab settles into its new digs

MITCHELL SCHMIDT November 15, 2010

After years of planning and construction, officials at the at the University of Iowa Hygienic Laboratory can finally enjoy their new state-of-the-art facility. Workers began moving in on Nov. 12 from...

Students "sleep-out" to raise homelessness awareness

HAYLEY BRUCE November 15, 2010

Leslie Chapin and Kelly Connolly came to Hubbard Park on Sunday evening equipped with their favorite blankets and warmest coats in preparation for a long night. The University of Iowa juniors and other...

Second annual TransWeek begins

ALLIE WRIGHT November 15, 2010

A group of 30 people sat in the living room of the University of Iowa Latino Native American Cultural Center on Sunday night. As they introduced themselves, each said their names. A little fewer than half...

Couple receives first International Impact Award

DREW DAVIS November 15, 2010

Officials said University of Iowa programs and individuals are becoming more active in encouraging students to travel abroad and form a global perspective. And at a "WorldCanvass" event Nov....

Spotlight: Grad student seeks to increase cultural understanding

ALAN TOUSSAINT November 15, 2010

Eight students sat in a circle with Jung Ho Suh and his wife. Suh held a guitar, and the group sang several American songs before starting their meeting. Suh hosts these gatherings weekly — a chance...

Lyness elected director of prosecutors’ group

DI STAFF November 15, 2010

Johnson County Attorney Janet Lyness has been selected as the new director-at-large of the Iowa County Attorneys Association, a press release said. Lyness was elected to the position by her peers at...

Iowa City man sentenced for sexual abuse

DI STAFF November 15, 2010

A local man found guilty of third-degree sexual abuse was sentenced Nov. 12. Andre White, 39, was sentenced to 10 years in prison and a $1,000 fine after he was found guilty of third-degree sexual abuse...