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

Coralville man charged with second-degree theft

DI STAFF April 17, 2012

A Coralville man has been charged with second-degree theft. According to a Johnson County Sheriff's Office complaint, Kenneth Clayborn Jr., 23, was charged April 14. Police officials were reportedly...

Cedar Rapids man charged with third-offense OWI

DI STAFF April 17, 2012

A Cedar Rapids man has been charged with third-offense OWI and two charges of driving while license denied or revoked. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Adam Miller, 27, was charged Sunday. Police...

Train and a semi-truck collide in Coralville

JORDYN REILAND April 17, 2012

Johnson County emergency-rescue teams responded to a train and truck collision at the intersection of Deer Creek Road and Highway 6 after receiving a call around noon Monday. According to a Coralville...

UI Environmental Coalition promotes industrialized hemp

DORA GROTE April 17, 2012

Local industrial-hemp advocates are pushing to loosen growing regulations of the crop in Iowa because of its economic, environmental, and health benefits. "If we could grow it [in Iowa City], it...

Community proposal for new Iowa City high school sparks debate

DEREK KELLISON April 17, 2012

A recent proposal for a third Iowa City School District high school has sparked debate among district parents and community members. The most recent proposal, filed April 1 by parents from West High,...

Locals call for legalization of urban chicken keeping in Iowa City

KRISTEN EAST April 17, 2012

The Rio Grande winds through Albuquerque, N.M., creating a bustling hub for agricultural activity. This area provided KT LaBadie space to raise chickens before she and her husband moved to Iowa City. "Raising...

Zumba Fitness classes see spike at the UI

ANNA THEODOSIS April 17, 2012

Alex Judisch moved her hips effortlessly, shuffling left and right with the beat of the drums pumping through the speakers. The Monday evening class was the first of four the UI sophomore attends weekly...

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