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

Drought affects local businesses, landscapes

University of Iowa officials and local residents agree the lack of precipitation and prolonged heat wave are affecting everyone. As one University of Iowa Facilities Management official says more water...

Kids learn physics at new Children’s Museum Exhibit

ANNA EGELAND July 26, 2012

Kids of all ages waited eagerly with red baskets as scarves and plush balls shot through the clear plastic pipes zigzagging up the wall of the Iowa Children’s Museum. The pipes are part of the newest...

Johnson County plans to look at dental discount program

ANNA EGELAND July 26, 2012

Johnson County Supervisor Terrence Neuzil is looking to make dental care more accessible for Johnson County residents after returning from a recent conference. “You get the chance to not only visit...

Eastern Iowa roundtable wants transportation for all

JOE HITCHON July 26, 2012

Eastern Iowa officials say cities must make every effort possible to ensure that citizens have transportation available to them in order to get from point A to point B. Representatives from several eastern...

Local woman accused of assaulting 17-year-old girl

DI STAFF July 26, 2012

A local woman has been accused of assault. Shawnta Jackson, 25, 20401 Highway 6 E. No. 4006, was charged June 4 with assault causing bodily injury. According to an Iowa City police complaint, police...

UI gathers $438 million in external funding for research

DI STAFF July 26, 2012

The University of Iowa gathered roughly $438 million in external funding for research for the fourth consecutive year, according to a UI press release. Additionally, UI researchers were awarded 2,124...

Three Sac County men accused of first-degree kidnapping

DI STAFF July 26, 2012

Three Sac County men have been accused of first-degree kidnapping. According to a release from the Iowa Department of Public Safety, after an investigation into the 2009 reported assault of a migrant...

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...

Busch contract will fund alcohol-free events

NICHOLAS MILLER July 25, 2012

University of Iowa President Sally Mason said the money provided to the UI from Anheuser-Busch could be used to fund Alcohol Alternative Nights and other sober events on campus. The contract, which was...

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...

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