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 charged with assault causing bodily injury

DI STAFF March 27, 2012

A local woman was charged with assault causing bodily injury Monday. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Kendra Wauters, 35, 303 Finkbine Apt. 6, was charged with assault causing serious injury. According...

Local man sentenced for distribution of child pornography

DI STAFF March 27, 2012

An Iowa City man was sentenced for distribution of child pornography this week. Ryan Felts, 27, was sentenced to 60 months in prison for distribution of child pornography on March 23, according to a press...

Mock fraternity seeks to fight bullying on campus

JORDAN NICHOLSON March 27, 2012

Two University of Iowa freshmen are launching an effort to "create unity" and combat bullying on campus. "BRO: It's chill," said Pete Sarelas, who started Beta Rho Omega — a mock...

Iowa health officials prepare for the possibility of a measles outbreak

JENNY EARL March 27, 2012

University of Iowa health officials say the number of international students and students traveling abroad at the UI leaves the university at risk for infection. "Given that students travel much...

Iowa City School District moves industrial technology programs

ELDON GIANNAKOUROS March 27, 2012

A transitional phase has taken Iowa City School District technology programs away from the City High base and moved them to the district's physical plant and Southeast Junior High. Superintendent Steve...

Judge denies Von Maur injunction

BETH BRATSOS March 27, 2012

Attorneys in a lawsuit over the move of the Von Maur department store from Iowa City to Coralville are unsure about the case's future after a judge denied an injunction Monday. Sixth District Judge Marsha...

UISG candidates begin campaigning

ANNA THEODOSIS March 27, 2012

University of Iowa Student Government candidates launched their campaigns Monday, unfolding plans to reward student engagement and improve access to certain academic tools. Each party has laid out promises...

Locals protest racial profiling in "Hoodie March"

KRISTEN EAST March 27, 2012

A sea of hooded people of all ages and ethnicities flooded the Pedestrian Mall on Monday evening, quietly but boldly standing in solidarity for justice in the slaying of Trayvon Martin. Martin, a 17-year-old...

Branstad disagrees with Iowa House subcommittee vote on tuition freeze

LOGAN EDWARDS March 27, 2012

State politicians who advocate a tuition freeze at regents universities say the onus lies on the institutions to control their spending before asking students to pay more. But Gov. Terry Branstad voiced...

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