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

Expert says local bat populations at risk

JOE HITCHON July 25, 2012

Despite their reputation as blood-sucking, disease-carrying, “flying rodents” — myths perpetuated by popular culture — one Midwestern bat expert says “bats are our friends” and play a vital...

Mason: UI will continue to build ties in Asia

President Sally Mason says that while University of Iowa officials are not planning to increase student enrollment, the university will continue to pursue international relations and make connections with...

Q&A: President Sally Mason

DI STAFF July 25, 2012

The Daily Iowan sat down with President Sally Mason on Tuesday to talk about her recent trip to Asia, the UI’s contract with Anheuser Busch, and the timeline for flood-recovery projects. DI: The Department...

Locals: Molly’s Cupcakes will benefit other businesses

ANNA EGELAND July 25, 2012

Jamie Smith, the owner of Molly’s Cupcakes, 14 S. Clinton St., cannot wait to share her cupcakes with downtown Iowa City. The new sit-down bakery, located between McDonald Optical and the Summit, will...

Man accused of stealing from a garage

DI STAFF July 25, 2012

A local man has been accused of burglarizing a garage. Pierre Keller, 19, 3010 Cornell, was charged Monday with second-degree burglary. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Keller was observed...

Woman accused of setting house on fire after argument

DI STAFF July 24, 2012

A local woman has been accused of setting a fire in a bedroom during a verbal argument. Rebecca Rosenbaum, 61, 1035 Howell St., was charged Sunday with first-degree arson. According to an Iowa City...

RAGBRAI to ride through Cedar Rapids Thursday

DI STAFF July 24, 2012

While RAGBRAI participants were greeted by thousands in Coralville last year, local residents who are interested will have to travel to Cedar Rapids this year to see any local trace of the 40th-annual...

Mason says Penn State sanctions are harsh but necessary

NICHOLAS MILLER July 24, 2012

As the result of former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky's sex-abuse scandal, the NCAA has imposed a slew of "unprecedented" sanctions against the university, including a four-year postseason ban...

County Salvation Army begins first Christmas in July

AMY SKARNULIS July 24, 2012

This week, customers of Hy-Vee, Walmart, and Walgreens in Johnson County will hear the kettle bells that normally remind shoppers that Christmas is coming. The Johnson County Salvation Army is holding...

UI launches online immigration software for foreign students

RISHABH R. JAIN July 24, 2012

Xidong "Watson" Feng was used to being a good student until he graduated from high school and enrolled in a college in his hometown, Beijing. Troubled by excessive alcohol use among his peers,...

Dance Marathon offers new incentive for dancers

ALY BROWN July 24, 2012

There will most likely be more dancing in the halls this year at the University of Iowa Children's Hospital thanks to a new fundraising initiative for Dance Marathon 19. UI Dance Marathon participants...

Two men accused of possessing drugs and drug paraphernalia

DI STAFF July 24, 2012

Iowa City police have accused two local men of possessing drugs and paraphernalia. William Holden, 24, 632 S. Dodge St. No. 8, was charged July 16 with a controlled-substance violation, possession of...

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