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

Study Abroad Office launches new "alternative spring break" program

RANA MOUSTAFA January 24, 2012

Some University of Iowa students will delve into the Costa Rican forests during a time other college students choose to party or relax. The UI Office of Study Abroad will allow students to spend this...

Experts say couples are waiting longer to marry

CHASTITY DILLARD January 24, 2012

Alyssa Love often gets weird looks when talking about her married life. Today — four months after her wedding — the University of Iowa freshman remembers being very excited about sharing the altar...

New bill to target underage drinking

ANNA THEODOSIS January 24, 2012

A bill in the Iowa Legislature could help local law enforcement crack down on house parties. While it's already illegal to supply alcohol to minors, a Republican-sponsored proposal would allow officers...

UI senior to run for Iowa House of Representatives

BETH BRATSOS January 24, 2012

Jake Highfill could become the youngest member of the Iowa Legislature. The 21-year-old University of Iowa student said he honed his interest in politics during a high-school government class, and...

Warm weather at fault for increase in burglaries

DORA GROTE January 24, 2012

Alyssa Makropoulos returned to her apartment after winter break to discover that several hundred dollars of electronics had been stolen. One of her windows had a sliced screen. "We were really...

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