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

Man charged with allegedly stealing over $1,000

DI STAFF June 4, 2012

A man has been charged with allegedly stealing more than $1,100 in cash while drinking from an open container of alcohol in MacLean Hall. Jamie Smith, 31, address unknown, was charged June 2 with second-degree...

Man charged with allegedly stealing car

DI STAFF June 4, 2012

A Chicago man has been charged with allegedly stealing a car left running. Lawrence Coleman, 19, was charged June 1 with first-degree theft. According to a Johnson County Sheriffs' Office complaint,...

Local farmers fear warmer temperatures will hurt crops

ANNA EGELAND June 4, 2012

Some local farmers are breaking into cold sweats over unusually warm weather. The record-breaking heat seen in recent summers is expected to continue this year, according to the National Oceanic and...

Two Iowa City high schools rank in state’s top five

CHRIS REID June 4, 2012

Iowa City School District officials say there is still room for improvement despite being two high schools having been ranked among the top-five schools in the state. According to Newsweek's America's...

New CLAS dean hopes to internationalize the College

ALEX SHEETS June 4, 2012

Chaden Djalali will take over as University of Iowa's dean of the College of Libral Arts and Sciences in August — and he already has global plans. One of Djalali's main goals is to promote the college's...

Officials: landfill fire won’t affect upcoming UI events

ALY BROWN June 4, 2012

The acrid smell of melting tires continues to swirl over the city as the Iowa City Landfill burns. University of Iowa officials say they will monitor the situation along with city officials, and some...

Local bicycle advocates praise Light the Night program

AMY SKARNULIS June 4, 2012

Instead of having to cough up nearly $100 if cited for not having front and back lights on their bikes at night, Iowa City bicyclists can now opt for a cheaper — and safer — alternative. A local...

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