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

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...

Johnson County Crisis center sees spike in food assistance needs

BRIANNA JETT September 20, 2012

Johnson County is hungry. The number of families and individuals seeking help at the Crisis Center of Johnson County rose to all-time high officials said, and the prospects for improvement are not promising....

UI Marching Band eyes new practice space

STACEY MURRAY September 20, 2012

After yet another Hawkeye Marching Band practice, the members retired their instruments to a trailer sealed with tar in order to prevent leaking on the instruments. “Does this look like something...

‘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...

Iowa City high schools see increase in advanced-placement classes

LAUREN COFFEY September 20, 2012

The number of high school students taking advanced-placement courses in the Iowa City School District has skyrocketed in one year, bringing ACT scores along for the ride. The district high schools currently...

Iowa City school board votes to officially discuss release of SILO funds

LAUREN COFFEY September 19, 2012

“Three promises made, one broken,” a community member said after a vote of 4-3 during a Tuesday Iowa City School District meeting. The board voted in favor of officially discussing changing...

Regent universities enroll in sustainability ranking system

LAUREN COFFEY September 19, 2012

Iowa’s three regent universities are each paying $900 to opt in to a sustainability program one UI official touts as being the most comprehensive rating system for higher-education institutions. The...

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