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

IC couple charged after alleged child endangerment

DI STAFF November 15, 2011

Two Iowa City residents were charged Sunday after police observed their children walking on broken glass at their home. Angelica Fernandez-Martinez, 25, and Anacleto Lopez-Dejesus, 35, 2401 Highway...

Cedar Rapids man charged with downtown stabbing

DI STAFF November 15, 2011

A Cedar Rapids man was charged Monday after he allegedly stabbed a man during a verbal altercation early Monday morning. Sharif Adil Abbas Elkarib, 21, 326 Kirkwood Court S.W. No. 2A, was charged Nov....

IC man charged after alleged knifing

DI STAFF November 15, 2011

An Iowa City man was charged Sunday after he allegedly stabbed a subject in the leg, causing a serious injury. According to a complaint by Iowa City police, Matthew Powell, 20, was involved in an...

Search committee works to find research VP

DI STAFF November 15, 2011

A search committee has been formed to look for a successor to the University of Iowa Vice President for Research and Economic Development Jordan Cohen, according to UI news release. Cohen will retire...

Former UIHC social worker’s firing confirmed

DI STAFF November 15, 2011

A University of Iowa social worker has been terminated following domestic-abuse charges, officials said. UI spokesman Tom Moore confirmed Monday that UI Hospitals and Clinics social worker Frank Sammet...

IC retailer encouraging resale with new store

SHIREEN AMEHDI November 15, 2011

One Iowa City retailer is hoping to expand her business by encouraging locals to resell their gently used merchandise. Stevie Toomey, the owner of InBox, 114 S. Clinton St., said she decided to start...

IC officials: new lobbyist will boost state communication

ASMAA ELKEURTI November 15, 2011

Iowa City officials hope a city lobbyist will help to create more fluid communication between city officials and the state Capitol. Though legislators elected in Iowa City serve in the Statehouse,...

UI students create songs with local seniors

ERIC MOORE November 15, 2011

Dreams, fears, time priorities, and successful aging. These themes began as discussion topics among University of Iowa students and Iowa City senior citizens, and they are now the focal points behind...

Johnson County seniors worried cuts will hurt health care

CHASTITY DILLARD November 15, 2011

Ruth Muir, as are many Johnson County senior citizens, is concerned about the future of health care. "I'm concerned about what will be available to older people," she said, noting the possible...

Legislators, UI officials stress student financial planning

DORA GROTE November 15, 2011

Legislators, University of Iowa officials, and researchers say it is important for students to recognize ways they can save money before taking out too many loans to pay for college. And even though...

Johnson County: altered farm requirements may attract developers

DORA GROTE November 15, 2011

Johnson County officials say altering zoning laws to accommodate the changing landscape of agriculture might cause farmers and developers to compete for farmland. Under the Johnson County Land Use...

Experts: candidates’ books don’t impact voter support

MARY KATE KNORR November 15, 2011

Republican caucus candidates are shoveling out literature, but experts say their books likely won't have a huge effect on voters. Most of the GOP candidates in the Iowa caucus spotlight have published...

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