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

Ramos ends career in Carver perfect

DANNY PAYNE February 10, 2014

The notion popped into Tony Ramos’ mind three weeks before. The Iowa senior said he hadn’t given any thought to the idea he could go undefeated in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Fast forward to...

Iowa City man allegedly bruised a woman’s neck

DI STAFF February 10, 2014

A local man has been accused of bruising a woman’s neck during an altercation. Cameron Harp, 26, was charged on Feb. 8 with domestic-abuse assault impeding air/blood causing bodily injury. According...

Local man allegedly cashed fictitious check

DI STAFF February 10, 2014

A local man has been accused of cashing a fictitious check for $625.46. Christopher Strickland, 29, was charged Jan. 3 with forgery. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Strickland cashed a fictitious...

Local man arrested on drug charges

DI STAFF February 10, 2014

A local man has been accused of possessing 2.5 grams of heroin in Hy-Vee parking lot. Justin Brown, 25, was charged on Jan. 13 with controlled-substance violation. According to an Iowa City police complaint,...

University employee celebrates milestone

CHRIS HIGGINS February 10, 2014

Forty years ago, each Cambus had a smiley face, empty lots and temporary buildings defined downtown Iowa City during urban renewal, and the concept of a “smart phone” remained firmly in the...

Independent bookstores at peak during digital age

ALISON KEIM February 10, 2014

It was clear that something was changing as the Amazon Kindle was released in 2011 — the way the world was reading was changing. But during the e-book peak season, independent bookstores have been...

Contractors stumble onto archaeological finds

STACEY MURRAY February 10, 2014

Four feet beneath Hubbard Park lies the surface the first white settlers in Iowa City trod on in the 19th century. A recent dig unearthed history from Iowa’s pioneers. Workers found archaeological...

School Board to vote on not having classes for MLK Day

CARTER CRANBERG February 10, 2014

Local children receive an additional holiday this coming school year. The Iowa City School Board will vote on its 2014-2015 calendar, deciding whether to hold classes on Martin Luther King Jr. Day after...

Human Rights Awareness Week kicks off

IAN MURPHY February 10, 2014

University of Iowa students and faculty members will come together for a week of events centered on human rights awareness. This week will feature events highlighting human-rights issues on campus. The...

Dance Marathon passes $13 million in fundraising since 1995

LILY ABROMEIT AND MEGAN SANCHEZ February 10, 2014

Dancers gathered in the IMU Main Ballroom this past weekend to dance in support for those who have won, are still fighting, or have lost the battle against childhood cancer. Twenty-four hours of no...

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