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

Hawkeyes search for answers after loss to Minnesota

MITCH SMITH November 29, 2010

MINNEAPOLIS — The difference in intensity showed even on the sidelines at TCF Bank Stadium Saturday. Throughout the contest, Minnesota players could be seen jumping up and down in excitement. A team...

UI has spent $430,000 on two professors on paid leave

DI STAFF November 29, 2010

The University of Iowa has paid $430,000 in salaries and more for health benefits for two professors who have been placed on paid leave after being charged with crimes, according to the Associated Press. Toshiki...

Coralville officials approve land for hotel

DI STAFF November 29, 2010

The Coralville City Council voted unanimously Nov. 23 to sell another lot on the Iowa River Landing. The lot, located east of Second Street and south of Interstate 80, will be sold to former Iowa wrestler...

JECC officials request extra $1 million for next year

DI STAFF November 29, 2010

The Johnson County Joint Emergency Communication Center has proposed a budget that will be $1 million dollars than that of the last fiscal year, Johnson County Supervisor Rod Sullivan said. In fiscal...

Officials call tailgating policies a success

DI STAFF November 29, 2010

With the Hawkeyes season coming to a close, University of Iowa officials say changes to game-day tailgating was the success they were hoping for. "It took a game or two for fans to understand the...

Police search for people who shot out vehicle’s window

DI STAFF November 29, 2010

Iowa City police are investigating a pellet-gun incident. According to police, the residents of 4146 Rohret Road called authorities on Nov. 25 to report the rear window of their SUV had been broken while...

Takanami and apartments evacuated for fire

DI STAFF November 29, 2010

Iowa City fire crews responded to a a small fire at Takanami restaurant over the Thanksgiving break. The Iowa City Fire Department responded to a report of smoke in Takanami, 217 Iowa Ave., at approximately...

Multiple people arrested for meth

DI STAFF November 29, 2010

Iowa City police carried out several methamphetamine-related arrests over the past week. Two Iowa City men were charged with providing meth to a minor to sell at a local school. Robert Lee Jr., 44, and...

Police investigate strong-arm robbery

DI STAFF November 29, 2010

Iowa City police are investigating an incident after a man reported someone stole his iPod as he was walking. According to police, officers responded to the 500 block of South Van Buren Street on Nov....

Local Realtor charged with bootlegging

DI STAFF November 29, 2010

The property owner of a popular tailgating venue was charged with bootlegging after Iowa City police carried out an undercover investigation. Tracy Barkalow, 35, 320 S. Linn St., was charged Nov. 18 with...

Mason appoints provost search committee

DI STAFF November 29, 2010

University of Iowa President Sally Mason announced Nov. 23 the formation of the official Provost Search Committee to replace former Provost Wallace Loh, now the president of the University of Maryland-College...

State sees decrease in discrimination complaints

HAYLEY BRUCE November 29, 2010

The number of housing discrimination complaints is growing in Iowa City and statewide, despite a drop in discrimination complaints overall since fiscal 2009. According to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission's...

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