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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

No raises for TAs in regents’ proposal

ARIANA WITT November 16, 2010

It remains unclear if University of Iowa graduate students will get the raise they're hoping for. The Campaign to Organize Graduate Students and UI officials won't sign contracts until March, but it was...

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,...

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...

UI prof’s retrial delayed

DI STAFF November 15, 2010

The retrial for a University of Iowa assistant professor's alleged third-degree sexual-abuse charge has been delayed. Toshiki Itoh was found guilty Oct. 26 on two counts of assault with intent to cause...

Transient reportedly breaks down door during argument

DI STAFF November 15, 2010

A transient man allegedly broke down a woman's door during an argument. Quincy Hannah, 26, address unknown, was charged Nov. 12 with first-degree burglary. According to Iowa City police, officers responded...