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

Woman faces prostitution charges

DI STAFF May 3, 2011

Coralville police arrested a woman last week after she allegedly offered sex to a man at a Coralville hotel. Angel Ross, 48, 320 Second St. Apt. 216, was charged April 29 with prostitution and public...

Local enthusiasts celebrate all things Sherlock Holmes

NINA EARNEST May 3, 2011

Twilight set upon the streets as a group of 30 gathered in the Iowa City Public Library — each member a lover of mystery, of classical fiction, and the stories of a detective named Sherlock Holmes. They...

Spotlight: Local 7-year-old a go-cart champion

JON FRANK May 3, 2011

Gunmetal black with deep blue brackets and a golden Hawkeye logo emblazoned on the front bumper, the Kendigs' 50cc go-kart does not always sit idly in the family's garage. On many weekends it has ripped...

Former battalion chief charged with murder

MADISON BENNETT May 3, 2011

A former Iowa City Fire Department battalion chief and also former Johnson County director of emergency management has been accused of killing his longtime companion. Riverside resident Thomas Lee Hansen,...

District parents concerned over free/reduced lunch kids

LUKE VOELZ May 3, 2011

Iowa City School District parents said they're still concerned about a resource imbalance caused by the district's proposed new elementary school boundaries. The boundaries, which are being changed to...

GOP hopeful Rick Santorum speaks on education, gay marriage

JON FRANK May 3, 2011

Potential GOP presidential nomination candidate Rick Santorum championed himself as a socially and economically conservative candidate before a crowd of roughly 20 on Monday in the IMU. The former Pennsylvania...

Councilors discuss plans to revamp downtown

EMILY HOERNER May 3, 2011

Balancing all of downtown Iowa City's housing options and retail and office space will likely be a priority in coming years, Iowa City city councilors said Monday. During a City Council work session Monday...

Officials describe bin Laden raid

ASSOCIATED PRESS May 3, 2011

WASHINGTON — After nearly a decade of anger and fear, America rejoiced Monday at the demise of Osama bin Laden, the terror mastermind behind the horrific 9/11 attacks. Navy SEALs who killed the world's...

Experts: Bin Laden death to improve Obama’s approval, for now

ALLIE WRIGHT May 3, 2011

While Osama bin Laden's death has offered a sense relief and a surge of unity for the American public, political experts say it will not solidify President Obama's re-election in 2012. Instead, several...

In their words: locals react to bin Laden’s death

DI STAFF May 3, 2011

Cliff Wallace, 20, returned from Iraq three weeks ago and plans to enroll at the UI in the fall. It's kind of like I'm dreaming, being back and all. It's only a been a few weeks, and I'm working on getting...

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