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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

An updraft of interest in storm spotting and chasing

HOLLY HINES June 30, 2009

Local storm chaser Corey Thompson is serious about getting tornadoes on film. He once stood outside his car to capture one — even through a buzzing swarm of mosquitos. “We thought it was power lines,...

City Council places city manager search on hold

CHRIS CLARK June 30, 2009

Two months after firing former City Manager Michael Lombardo, the Iowa City City Council decided to delay their search for someone to fill the position. The council fired Lombardo on April 17 citing personnel...

Chopper training flies into Iowa City

TYLER LYON June 30, 2009

        The sound of the wind banging against the propellers rose in proportion to the speed they spun. The force of the gale slammed against bodies with enough strength to break...

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