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

Two men arrested in Nov. 18 shooting

DI STAFF November 26, 2012

An investigation led by the Iowa City and Cedar Rapids police has led to the arrests of two men reportedly involved in a shooting Nov. 18. Police responded to Mercy Hospital, 500 E. Market St., at 9:13...

UI professor charged with five counts of controlled substance violations

DI STAFF November 26, 2012

A University of Iowa professor has been accused of attempting to obtain prescriptions under a false name for the controlled-substance hydrocodone at numerous Iowa City area pharmacies. According to Iowa...

Coralville man charged with third-degree fraud

DI STAFF November 26, 2012

A Coralville man has been accused of third-degree fraudulent practice from an Iowa City bank. According to a Coralville police complaint, Carl Carter, 31, 715 Fifth Ave., was charged Sept. 24 with third-degree...

UI employee files for new trial against former dean of College of Law

DI STAFF November 26, 2012

A former teaching candidate for the University of Iowa has filed for a new trial in her lawsuit against the former dean of the UI College of Law, according to online federal court documents. Teresa Wagner,...

Iowa City City Council to vote on city taxicab regulations

DI STAFF November 26, 2012

City officials are looking into amending regulations for Iowa City taxicabs. City staff and taxi companies met on Oct. 31 to discuss possible changes, and officials hope to proceed with several changes....

Iowa City officials to vote on flood-mitigation plan for Taft Speedway Levee Project

DI STAFF November 26, 2012

City staff has recommended that the Iowa City City Council vote to proceed with a specific plan for the Taft Speedway Levee Project. City staff has recommended that city officials proceed with Taft Speedway...

Kid Captain: Blake Derby continues to inspire others after chest surgery

BRIANNA JETT November 26, 2012

Blake Derby is not like most teenagers. At only 15 years old, he is using his experience of overcoming challenging situations to help those around him and other children still in the hospital. Blake...

Iowa City close to legalizing dogs in Ped Mall

RISHABH R. JAIN November 26, 2012

After painted benches and sweaters for trees, the Pedestrian Mall might see yet another addition to its vibrant environment — dogs. The Iowa City City Council is considering an ordinance that would...

Boutique for breast cancer patients opens in Coralville

STACEY MURRAY November 26, 2012

Two area businesses strive to make the lives of people with breast cancer a little bit easier by helping them feel more comfortable with their appearance after chemotherapy or surgery. The University...

Small Business Saturday gains consumer recognition as sales spike in Iowa City

CASSIDY RILEY November 26, 2012

In its third year, Small Business Saturday prompted a near 30 percent increase in sales at one local business, and several other area businesses reported significant boosts as well. The upbeat mood is...

Climbing wall still closed indefinitely

DI STAFF November 26, 2012

The University of Iowa Campus Recreation & Wellness Center has yet to reopen its climbing wall following a UI student’s fall more than two weeks ago. According to the Rec Center website, the wall...

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