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

Iowa City Councilors, Regents open to idea of online community forums

LAUREN COFFEY September 21, 2012

Officials from the state Board of Regents and the Iowa City City Council have recognized the need for community forums following the establishment of a forum website for the School District. The Iowa...

Ex-Obama staffer in Iowa City: Super PACs significantly contribute to election

STACEY MURRAY September 21, 2012

A former member of Barack Obama’s campaign team said increased fundraising efforts differentiate this year’s presidential election from the one in 2008. But one University of Iowa expert said...

Iowa City to participate in PARK(ing) Day for first time

BRIANNA JETT September 21, 2012

In parking spaces around the world, today brings change. Parks are popping up in place of cars. For the first time, the University of Iowa is participating in the annual event “PARK(ing) Day.” Invented...

Kid Captain Brandi Yates underwent historic surgery

BRENT GRIFFITHS September 21, 2012

Uncertainty began to creep in as a helicopter took off early on the October 2006 morning. Kathy Yates watched from the ground as her then-7-year old daughter Brandi began the emergency trip to Iowa City...

Women’s rights activists draw attention to Iowa birthing processes

TIERRA SIMPSON September 21, 2012

Some birthing processes are illegal in Iowa, and local birth activists are trying to change that. The documentary Freedom of Birth was screened in the Alder Journalism Building on Thursday evening and...

Juweid wants to depose Mason himself

DI STAFF September 21, 2012

Former University of Iowa radiology Professor Malik Juweid has asked to be the one who deposes UI President Sally Mason in his lawsuit against her. The UI fired Juweid on Aug. 24. Both parties are in...

Cedar Rapids men charged after police pursuit

DI STAFF September 21, 2012

Two Cedar Rapids men face charges following a traffic stop near the North Liberty exit on I-380. According to a series of complaints by the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, Patrick James Jr., 18, and...

Local man faces drug charges

DI STAFF September 21, 2012

A local man was charged Sept. 17 after he allegedly provided one pound of marijuana to a confidential source for police. According to a series of Iowa City police complaints, Daylin Lloyd, 26, was charged...

Police seek purse thief

DI STAFF September 21, 2012

Police are investigating the Sept. 7 theft and unauthorized use of a woman’s credit card. According to an Iowa City police press release, a purse was stolen from a female subject while she attended...

‘Nest’ for UIHC children may adorn Kinnick

NICK HASSETT September 20, 2012

T.J. Anderson knows Herky better than most people. The 2010 alum donned the Herky suit for three years. Though Anderson earned a degree in finance, he jokes he might as well have “majored in Hawkeye...

Kid Captain: Shawn-Brooklyn Young overcomes adversity

NICK HASSETT September 20, 2012

On one hand, Shawn-Brooklyn Young is like most other 4-year-old boys; he’s very active and he loves to run and wrestle. He’s preparing for kindergarten and is a bit shy and nervous in crowds. But...

Child traffic fatalities fall in Iowa

MATT STARNS September 20, 2012

The number of child traffic fatalities has decreased statewide, and local officials are encouraging residents to ensure the safety of their children on the road. According to new statistics released...

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