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

UI Counseling Services sees spike

TIERRA SIMPSON October 1, 2012

The University of Iowa Counseling Service saw a 4 percent increase in the number of student visits in the 2011-12 academic year, and officials say numerous factors may have led to the increased intake. Sam...

UI College of Pharmacy officials hope for replacement facility

STACEY MURRAY October 1, 2012

While the University of Iowa boasts an impressive pharmacy program, it can’t brag about its facility. “We’re No. 1 in energy consumption,” said Don Letendre, the dean of the UI...

UI class aims to reinvigorate downtown Las Vegas

STACEY MURRAY October 1, 2012

Students at the University of Iowa have an opportunity to head to Las Vegas next semester for spring break, but they won’t spend their time gambling. Reimagining Downtown, a new class taught by...

Police: Man forged checks from nursing home resident

DI STAFF October 1, 2012

A local man faces numerous charges after he allegedly forged 14 checks between May and August of 2012. According to a series of Iowa City police complaints, Samuel Rainey, 1100 Arthur St. Apt. N4, was...

Man accused of sending threatening texts

DI STAFF October 1, 2012

An Iowa City man was charged Aug. 5 after allegedly sending threatening text messages to the mother of his child. According to a complaint by Iowa City police, Michael Johnson, 28, 12 Navajo Trail, was...

Des Moines man attempts to steal officer’s gun

DI STAFF October 1, 2012

A Des Moines man was charged Sept. 29 after he allegedly tried to take a police officer’s firearm out of its holster. According to a series of Iowa City police complaints, Erik Spangrud, 21, was charged...

Man charged with OWI, eluding police

DI STAFF October 1, 2012

A Cedar Rapids man was charged early Sunday after a police pursuit in North Liberty. According to a series of North Liberty police complaints, Colton Martin, 21, was observed by an officer to be exhibiting...

Man charged with theft after alleged fraudulent bank account maneuver

DI STAFF October 1, 2012

A local man faces numerous theft charges after he allegedly used a closed bank account to make purchases and deposit money into a new account. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Vincent Hewitt,...

Facebook use dwindles for some UI students

RISHABH R. JAIN September 28, 2012

Christopher Philips was getting frustrated with his habit. He was tired of all the drama and sham that it entailed. Annoyed by the daily dose of peeking into other people’s lives, Philips deactivated...

UI Career Center expands services

CASSIDY RILEY September 28, 2012

The University of Iowa Pomerantz Career Center has updated its services this year to reach more students — at a low cost to students. New features have been added to the Hireahawk website, a new webinar...

UI police release annual Clery report

DI STAFF September 28, 2012

The University of Iowa police released the annual Clery Campus Crime and Safety Report on Thursday, detailing sex offenses, alcohol-related arrests, and burglaries, among other items. The report is prepared...

City to hold open house Monday for downtown, Riverfront Crossings plans

DI STAFF September 28, 2012

The public is invited to view and discuss the unveiling of Iowa City’s proposed Downtown District and Riverfront Crossings draft plan on Oct. 1. The event will begin at 5:15 p.m. at 410 E. Washington...

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