Skip to Main Content
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

Fraternity encourages openness for LGBT Latinos on UI campus

TIERRA SIMPSON October 19, 2012

Growing up in a predominantly Latino community, University of Iowa sophomore and member of Sigma Lambda Beta international fraternity Paul Biagas encountered lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people...

City Council could once again discuss possibility of a chicken ordinance

DI STAFF October 19, 2012

The chicken debate is popping up again with a motion set before the Iowa City City Council to establish a public hearing discussing the matter further in November. The motion will be looked at during...

North Liberty woman charged with felony theft

DI STAFF October 19, 2012

A North Liberty woman was charged Oct. 8 after allegedly stealing from her employer. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Jennifer Hauser, 35, was charged after corporate loss-prevention staff...

Man charged in apartment burglary

DI STAFF October 19, 2012

A local man was charged Oct. 9 after allegedly breaking into an Iowa City home. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Devon Kent, 21, address unknown, allegedly cut a screen on a window at 2025...

Williams accepts plea, but faces up to 55 years in prison

BRENT GRIFFITHS October 18, 2012

Lillie Williams, a Coralville woman previously accused of first-degree murder in connection with the death of a 14-year-old boy in a house fire, accepted a plea deal on Tuesday. “[Richard and Susie...

Harkin visits Wilton to campaign for statehouse candidate Dick Schwab

RISHABH R. JAIN October 18, 2012

Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, spoke to elderly community members about the importance of education and earned benefits in the Iowa town of Tipton. Serving his fifth term in the U.S. Senate, Harkin spoke to...

Officials reveal Oskaloosa Mammoth findings

NATHANIEL OTJEN October 18, 2012

Sarah Horgen delicately removed the cloth cover from a large mammoth tooth and set one of her latest excavated artifacts onto the table. “Finds like this don’t come around every day,”...

Local woman faces multiple charges following deposited forged checks

DI STAFF October 18, 2012

An Iowa City woman faces numerous charges after allegedly depositing forged checks and withdrawing money in December 2011. She also was allegedly involved in an altercation at her residence Oct. 16. According...

UI Foundation receives nearly $203M through donations

DI STAFF October 18, 2012

The University of Iowa Foundation received nearly $203,000,000 through donations in fiscal 2012. The foundation released a report titled, “2012 Annual Report on Giving to the University of Iowa,”...

Iowa law enforcement authorities receive more than $36K for body armor

DI STAFF October 18, 2012

Law-enforcement officials across eastern and southeastern Iowa will receive more than $36,000 through the U.S. Department of Justice Bulletproof Vest Partnership. According to press release from Rep....

Boehner visits Coralville, promotes GOP candidates

BRIANNA JETT October 18, 2012

Locals stepped out of the rain and crowded into the Coralville Victory Office to listen to Speaker of the House John Boehner and 2nd District Congressional candidate John Archer at an event meant to enthuse...

Q&A: Mason talks sportsmanship, UI Children’s Hospital, and surveillance cameras

DI STAFF October 18, 2012

The Daily Iowan: Construction on the new Children’s Hospital started last month; what progress has been made? UI President Sally Mason: Well, not a lot. I’ve seen all the construction fences...