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

State officials meet with FEMA about UI flood recovery funding

DI STAFF July 12, 2012

State officials met with Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Craig Fugate Wednesday and discussed the Department of Homeland Security Office of the Inspector General recommendations to reverse...

City Hall implements QR code technology

DI STAFF July 12, 2012

City officials announced Tuesday that there are now QR codes at the entrance of Emma Harvat Hall and Helling Conference Room in City Hall, according to a city press release. QR — or "quick response"...

Alcohol safety advocates disagree on UI’s Busch contract

AMY SKARNULIS July 12, 2012

Alcohol-safety advocates discussed the University of Iowa's renewed contract with Anheuser-Busch for the first time as a group Wednesday, and many voiced concerns about how the Hawkeye community interprets...

Bar owners: training decreases sales to intoxicated persons

AMY SKARNULIS July 12, 2012

Bar owners say the implementation of the Iowa Program for Alcohol Compliance Training earlier this year helps servers understand when patrons shouldn't be sold another alcoholic drink because they are...

UI student biking across America for disability awareness

ALY BROWN July 12, 2012

Journey of Hope, an annual cycling trek across America, has raised more than $650,000 this year for people with disabilities. The team stopped at the University of Iowa — the school of one team member...

UI Admissions streamlines process for first-year applicants

KRISTEN EAST July 12, 2012

High-school seniors applying to the University of Iowa will now know within 48 hours if they've been selected to join the Hawkeye community. Officials in the UI Admissions Office announced Tuesday their...

UI officials to implement new Integrated Talent Management Program

DI STAFF July 12, 2012

Karen Shemanski of Human Resources gave an updated presentation on the new Integrated Talent Management Program at a University of Iowa Staff Council meeting on Wednesday. The program will be used to...

UI officials discuss volunteer opportunities within Critical M.A.S.S.

DI STAFF July 12, 2012

Heather Ockenfels of the University of Iowa Office of the Dean of Students looked for staff volunteers to participate in the Critical M.A.S.S. program during a Staff Council meeting Wednesday. The program...

Man accused of attempting to sell marijuana

DI STAFF July 12, 2012

Law-enforcement officials have accused an Iowa City man of attempting to sell marijuana. Jack Champlin, 22, 702 N. Van Buren St., was charged Wednesday with a controlled-substance violation and a tax-stamp...

Man arrested for throwing weapon out his car while being chased by police

DI STAFF July 12, 2012

A Cedar Rapids man was accused of not stopping when law-enforcement officials tried to pull him over. Tyson Hathaway, 28, was charged Tuesday with eluding, possession of a firearm, reckless use of a...

Man attempts to steal a keg off of a beer truck

DI STAFF July 12, 2012

A man has been accused of attempting to steal a keg of beer from a truck. Gary Duffel, 44, address unknown, was charged Tuesday with second-degree robbery and public intoxication. According to an Iowa...

Obama promotes tax cut extension plan in Cedar Rapids

ERIC LIGHTNER July 11, 2012

CEDAR RAPIDS — President Obama shared his campaign message of raising taxes on the upper class and strengthening the middle class in Iowa Tuesday, but some state leaders say the plan could have a negative...

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