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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

New York is no hero in same-sex marriage vote

GUEST OPINION July 5, 2011

“New York,” reports BBC News, “has become the sixth and most populous US state to allow same-sex marriage.” New York’s new law reignites the contentious issue of same-sex marriage, providing...

Taking the Fourth

BEAU ELLIOT July 5, 2011

Monday was, of course, the Fourth of July, the day we Americans celebrate as Independence Day — generally with some barbecue, some fireworks (didn’t the Chinese invent fireworks? curious), and lots...

Should the Iowa City City Council approve a plan to revamp moped parking?

DI EDITORIAL STAFF July 5, 2011

YES Mopeds are not cars — left in a street parking spot, they sit isolated in a wide swath of asphalt — but they aren’t bikes, either: Their frequent tethering to bike racks dominates the space,...

Lack of height not a factor for Hawkeyes’ Considine

BEN SCHUFF July 5, 2011

Every time Megan Considine steps on the basketball court, she knows she’s going to be one of the shortest players on the floor. In fact, the 5-8 guard has been within an inch or two of being the smallest...

Iowa sailing club making waves

CODY GREDELL July 5, 2011

Groups of amateur sailors dragged their vessels into the green water of Lake Macbride on a mild summer afternoon. While some attempted to balance themselves on their boards for windsurfing, others worked...

Point/counterpoint: Which league is damaging its reputation more by locking out players?

DI STAFF July 5, 2011

NFL Football is the new national pastime, and it is by far the most popular sport in the country. The NFL in particular gives fans something to look forward to all year, from fantasy-league drafts to...

Little change in Prime Time rankings

SETH ROBERTS July 5, 2011

With three games left in the Prime Time League’s regular season, The Daily Iowan examines the action to produce its second weekly team rankings. 1. Coach’s Corner/Two Rivers (4-0) Can anyone beat...

Iowa City man given escape status

DI STAFF July 5, 2011

An Iowa City man was given escape status after failing to return to the Hope House Work Release Facility in Coralville. Alajuwon Shamaer Johnson, 27, was charged with accidentally killing 20-year-old...

Woman reportedly sexually abused while sleeping

DI STAFF July 5, 2011

A North Liberty man was arrested after allegedly sexually abusing a sleeping woman. Thomas Ray Auner, 49, was charged June 30 with third-degree sexual abuse. According to a complaint from the Johnson...

Local man charged with meth manufacture

DI STAFF July 5, 2011

Johnson County sheriff’s deputies arrested a Kalona man after he allegedly cooked methamphetamine. A state of Iowa narcotics search warrant was executed at 45-year-old Roger Allen Schropp’s residence. According...

Local woman arrested carrying meth, prescription drugs

DI STAFF July 5, 2011

A local woman was arrested after police discovered she was carrying methamphetamine and numerous prescription drugs. Rena Kelley, 46, 808 E. Bloomington St., was the passenger of a vehicle stopped for...

Mason named vice chair for Big Ten Presidents council

DI STAFF July 5, 2011

University of Iowa President Sally Mason will serve as vice chairwoman of the Big Ten Council of Presidents/Chancellors, according to a press release. Mason will join Indiana University President Michael...

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