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

New Animal Shelter construction going well

DI STAFF January 30, 2015

In 2008 when floodwaters destroyed the old Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center, hundreds of animals were left without a permanent location. After moving from their temporary location at the fairgrounds,...

Iowa City man accused of abusing a child and a woman

DI STAFF January 30, 2015

Officials have accused an Iowa City man of abusing a child and a woman. Robert Burhans, 50, was charged with child endangerment — bodily injury and domestic-abuse assault on Tuesday. According to...

Authorities have accused an Iowa City man with drug possession

DI STAFF January 30, 2015

Authorities have accused an Iowa City man of possessing drugs. Timothy Heath, 23, was charged with possession of a controlled substance on Jan. 20, 2014. According to online court documents, police...

No turnout at Regents public hearing

DI STAFF January 30, 2015

There was a lack of attendance at a state Board of Regents’ public hearing on Thursday. Regents announced the hearing at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, less than 24 hours in advance of the scheduled event....

Lawmakers debate aspects of broadband

AARON WALKER January 30, 2015

The rolling knolls and crop-covered flatland of rural Iowa are connected through fiber networks and cell towers, but a clear divide is apparent between Iowa’s lawmakers on how best to expand connectivity. “The...

Community educated on how to be an “ally”

BENJAMIN TOWAR January 30, 2015

In recognition of events taking place nationally and on the University of Iowa campus, students and members of the African-American community gathered to talk about the ways in which everyone can be allies. An...

Bringing on the smiles

DORA GROTE January 30, 2015

University of Iowa House Staff Fellow Beeling Armijo spends her days and nights thinking about the children she cares for in the UI Hospitals and Clinics. But when the days get long, the hours get tough,...

Students and staff respond to results of Greek elections

ALYSSA GUZMAN January 30, 2015

University of Iowa rhetoric Associate Professor Takis Poulakos — a native of Greece — views the recent political changes in the recent election as “a glimmer of hope” for Greece. Poulakos...

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