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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

Ramadan a bit difficult in IC

KATHRYN STINSON September 11, 2009

The sun slowly descends, ending another long, hungry day for much of the UI’s Islamic population. At roughly 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, it was time to break the fast with a generous portion of a plump,...

IC Council considers curfew ordinance

NICOLE KARLIS September 11, 2009

The Iowa City City Council will hold the first public hearing on a curfew and loitering ordinance on Sept. 15. The decision came after a two-hour discussion at a special work session on the issue. The...

Iowa City, Ames mayors bet on Saturday’s game

NICK PEDLEY September 11, 2009

As the big Iowa-Iowa State game approaches, thousands of Iowans are indulging in the intrastate rivalry for bragging rights. And this year, the city’s mayors are getting into the competition. Iowa City...

Further delays on new jail

SCOTT RAYNOR September 11, 2009

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors now face even more obstacles in deciding on a new jail or justice center. At their Thursday meeting, supervisors pushed back the date to decide whether to pursue...

Annual Energy Expo celebrates green living

ALINA RUBEZHOVA September 11, 2009

Saving the environment and money at the same time is becoming an important part in today’s growing green culture, particularly in Iowa and at the UI. The Iowa Renewable Energy Association holds an Energy...

Spotlight Iowa City: Hawkeye super-fan

DEE FABBRICATORE September 11, 2009

Russell Martinez said his biggest regret is never buying season tickets to the Iowa basketball games his freshman year. Officials announced Martinez, a UI junior majoring in informatics, as the Student...

UI vs. ISU: Enrollment numbers

MOLLY BURKE September 11, 2009

Though the UI’s overall enrollment has dropped for the third-consecutive year, officials say they are willing to sacrifice a larger student population in order to retain high quality education. Enrollment...

Man arrested for smashing car

DI STAFF September 11, 2009

A Hills man was arrested after allegedly repeatedly smashing into a person’s car Wednesday evening, according to Iowa City police. Robert Connolly, 49, was charged with first-degree criminal mischief,...

Two more charged in Aug. 5 shooting

DI STAFF September 11, 2009

Two more Cedar Rapids juveniles were arrested in connection with an Aug. 5 shooting in southeastern Iowa City, according to Iowa City police. Antonio Johnson, 16, and Antesio Sykes, 17, were charged with...

UISG to use video streaming

DI STAFF September 11, 2009

The UI Student Government legislative meetings will now be available for people to view online via video streaming. The purpose of the legislative video posts are to allow constituents to see what UISG...

Spotlight Iowa City: UI professor fought for freedom during civil-rights era

EMILY BUSSE September 10, 2009

The police officer’s face was an inch from hers when he started screaming. “Shut up and stop that singing. I told you to shut up, n--ger.” But Tisch Jones didn’t stop. Although the other protesters...

Student finds ticket to business success

ERIN PETTIT September 10, 2009

What began as an idea for a classroom assignment has now become a business for UI student and entrepreneur Dustin Waner. That idea made its virtual début about two weeks ago when he launched universiticks....