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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

Big Dream to hold first Iowa City event today

DREW DAVIS November 19, 2010

When Brian Bay attended last year's Big Dream Gathering in West Des Moines, he wrote one dream down on a piece of colored paper and taped it to a wall among hundreds of others. Bay's dream is to return...

Iowa community college enrollment hits all-time high

NINA EARNEST November 19, 2010

Heather Lamb, a working mother, said she found Kirkwood's Community College's class schedule more accommodating than other educational options. The 33-year-old started attending Kirkwood in August 2005. "I...

Officials make changes for Wellness Wednesdays

ALICIA KRAMME November 19, 2010

Every Wednesday, the campus dining halls change. A sign goes up, a booth is constructed, and food is labeled. But some think those changes may be too subtle to make a difference. The Wellness Wednesdays...

Stress likely to increase during holidays

ALLIE WRIGHT November 19, 2010

Deep breathing, positive visualization, and even a clip from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation can all serve as examples on how to enjoy this year's holiday season. Around 35 people attended the "Say...

Great American Smokeout asks people to quit

ALISON SULLIVAN November 19, 2010

The University of Iowa community worked to "can"-cel cancer on the Pentacrest as part of National Cancer Awareness Day on Thursday. Despite the chilly weather, the student-volunteer organization...

Spotlight: Belly dancer shares talent

MEGAN BERG November 19, 2010

Christy Andersen has a dent in the crown of her skull. It's not a birth defect or from being dropped as a child — it comes from balancing a sword on her head. Andersen, 23, is a belly dancer, and "sword"...

Iowa City man arrested for growing pot

DI STAFF November 19, 2010

An Iowa City man was charged with allegedly growing marijuana in his basement. Jason Kenjar, 30, 430 Ronalds St., was charged Wednesday with unlawful possession of a prescription drug, possession of a...

Man arrested for meth possession

DI STAFF November 19, 2010

A Riverside man was charged with methamphetamine possession after allegedly smoking crystal meth in his minivan. Gregory Dolan, 46, Riverside, was charged Thursday with possession of a controlled substance...

Student allegedly throws pop cans at officer

DI STAFF November 19, 2010

Police charged a University of Iowa student for allegedly throwing soda-pop cans at an officer. Ryan Jansa, 19, 528D Mayflower, was charged Nov. 11 with assault with a weapon against a peace officer. According...

New judge named in Jones trial

DI STAFF November 19, 2010

Sixth District Judge Fae Hoover-Grinde will now preside over the case of a former University of Iowa vice president for Student Services, court documents show. The assignment comes after 6th District...

Large turnout diluted student vote in election

ARIANA WITT November 18, 2010

The youngest age group of Iowa City voters made up the largest percent of voters in the Nov. 2 election, according to Johnson County Auditor Tom Slockett. But the effect was lost due to an across the...

Harry Potter-mania hits Iowa City

ALISON SULLIVAN November 18, 2010

Brooms clash, bodies smash, and far off in the distance, two seekers — battling the November chill — keep their eyes peeled for the coveted golden snitch. With the strings from her purple hat whipping...