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

Weipert officially set to take Johnson County auditor spot

LAUREN COFFEY November 7, 2012

After 35 years in the Johnson County Auditor’s Office, Auditor Tom Slockett will not return after next month. In his place will be Travis Weipert, a former Tiffin City Councilor who resigned in...

Justice involved in Iowa same-sex marriage decision retained

ALISON SULLIVAN November 7, 2012

Defying many who campaigned for his removal, Iowa Supreme Court Justice David Wiggins will keep his seat. Iowans voted to retain Wiggins, despite a strong political effort to oust him following his participation...

Johnson County breaks voter turnout records

BRIANNA JETT November 7, 2012

Election Day in Johnson County was a day of breaking records. This year’s presidential election saw the number of voters in Johnson County increase over the number from the 2008 presidential election. Johnson...

Loebsack re-elected to U.S. House

BRENT GRIFFITHS November 7, 2012

DAVENPORT — The Jersey Grille in Davenport erupted as the announcement became official: U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, had won re-election, defeating GOP challenger John Archer. Loebsack won 68 percent...

Proposed Johnson County justice-center bond referendum fails to pass

ERIC CLARK November 7, 2012

The spirited debate among Johnson County voters regarding the building of a new justice center is over. On Tuesday, 56 percent of voters voted in favor of the $46.8 million bond referendum. However, a...

Johnson County Obama supporters call win ‘biggest victory’

QUENTIN MISIAG November 7, 2012

As the smoke settled after the barrage of votes and exit polls on Election Day, an unexpectedly early announcement by several news outlets announced President Obama’s reelection. Iowa, along with...

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