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

Local man arrested after fleeing the scene of an assault

REBECCA MORIN February 4, 2013

A local man was arrested after reportedly fleeing the scene of an assault while trying to commit burglary. Tyrone Harris, 23, was accused Jan. 18 with first-degree burglary. Harris assaulted a victim...

Local man arrested after carrying seven grams of marijuana on him

REBECCA MORIN February 4, 2013

A local man was arrested after Iowa City police Special Response Team reportedly located seven grams of marijuana plus 21 individually packed marijuana bags. Roberto Leyva, 27, was accused Jan. 31 with...

Democrat Dahms chosen as Johnson County Board of Supervisors candidate

QUENTIN MISIAG February 4, 2013

The votes are in, and current Johnson County Democrats head Terry Dahms has been selected to run for the vacant seat on the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. He received the nomination during a Jan....

Branstad’s education proposal incentivizes pursuing teaching jobs

LAYLA PENA February 4, 2013

Gov. Terry Branstad’s education proposal aims to make the teaching profession more attractive to veteran teachers as well as students of education. Several University of Iowa education officials...

Inmate claims Marshall admitted to killing Versypt

BRENT GRIFFITHS February 4, 2013

Earl Freeman’s chains scraped across the floor of the Johnson County Courthouse on Feb. 1. He shuffled to the stand to testify against once-fellow-inmate Justin Marshall. Marshall, 22, is on trial,...

New UI School of Music building plans sustainable

MANDI CAROZZA February 4, 2013

A modern, sustainable plan for the University of Iowa School of Music building hopes to do more than just offer a sleek place to study. Students and officials see the new building as a recruiting tool...

Iowa City School Board officials defend diversity policy

QUENTIN MISIAG February 4, 2013

Despite concern from the state Education Department, Iowa City School District officials defend their stance on the hot-button diversity policy currently before the School Board. In a letter obtained...

Iowa City School District implements new emergency evacuation plan

STACEY MURRAY February 4, 2013

City High, among other Iowa City area schools, has set the wheels in motion to start a new emergency evacuation plan. City High faculty will begin their training this week. The ALICE program — alert,...

Dance Marathon 19 sets records

LAUREN COFFEY AND BRIANNA JETT February 4, 2013

It’s more than consistency — it’s success. Twenty-fours of dancing ended with yet another record-breaking year at University of Iowa Dance Marathon 19. Dancers wiped the tears from their...

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