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

Senate approves new farm bill

ALISON CRISSMAN June 12, 2013

After the U.S. Senate passed a similar farm bill in 2012, a majority in the House of Representatives stalled the legislation. But a new five-year, $500 billion farm bill approved by the Senate on Monday...

Woman charged with abuse

LARS HEADINGTON June 12, 2013

A woman has been charged after striking and scratching a male companion. Jennifer Barrientos, 24, was charged with domestic-abuse assault without intent causing injury. According to an Iowa City police...

Five years and two floods later, CR still on the mend

ROBERT CROZIER June 12, 2013

Despite a change in floodwater levels and protection measures between flooding in 2008 and 2013, Cedar Rapids officials, residents, and business owners say the emotional wear and tear has stayed consistent....

NASA, UI officials talk flooding

ROBERT CROZIER June 12, 2013

NASA scientists, a University of Iowa scientist, and representatives from the Iowa Flood Center met Tuesday on a Google+ Hangout open to the public. They discussed NASA’s international Global Precipitation...

Dem Party head to leave post

ALISON CRISSMAN June 12, 2013

Tyler Olson, who has served as the Iowa Democratic Party chairman since January 25, has resigned from his position, according to a Tuesday letter written to the Democratic Party’s Central Committee. Olson,...

InBox space for lease

JULIA TRUSZKOWSKI June 12, 2013

Another retail space is on the market in downtown Iowa City but a local realtor says the space won’t be empty for long. Jeff Edberg, a commercial real-estate broker for Lepic-Kroeger Realtors,...

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