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

IC City Councilors approve creation of diversity committee

RISHABH R. JAIN June 6, 2012

City officials have decided it's time to address the issues of a community that continues to grows in diversity. The Iowa City City Council decided Tuesday night to create a seven member ad hoc diversity...

At least one UI alum will make the ballot for State House this fall

NICHOLAS MILLER June 6, 2012

At least one recent graduate of the University of Iowa will see his name on an election ballot in November. UI alumni Maison Bleam and Jake Highfill competed in primaries for the Iowa House on Tuesday...

First candidate for UI Medicine dean stresses integration

KELLY OLIN June 6, 2012

Stephen Strakowski said integrating research and education will ultimately lead to a better medical institution for the University of Iowa. "… My next step would be to integrate everything —...

Third Iowa City high school plans begin

ALEX SHEETS June 6, 2012

Overcrowding has been an issue for the Iowa City high schools in recent years, and the Iowa City School District administration hopes to relieve it by creating a third high school. To ease the overcrowding,...

City Councilor: city isn’t "giving away money" with TIF for Moen building

DI STAFF June 6, 2012

One city official denied the notion that the city is "giving away" money to local developer Marc Moen for his 14-story building. "We are not giving them money," City Councilor Jim...

John Archer to go up against Loebsack in November

ALY BROWN June 6, 2012

John Archer has hit the mark with Republican voters in southeastern Iowa and will have his name on the November ballot. Dan Dolan and Archer competed against each other in the 2nd Congressional District...

Slockett loses Johnson County Auditor primary race

DI STAFF June 6, 2012

Johnson County Auditor Tom Slockett lost the Tuesday primary to Tiffin City Councilor Travis Weipert. Slockett received roughly 2,000 votes , making up around 40 percent of the total votes, according...

Iowa City officials brief community on landfill fire

DI STAFF June 6, 2012

Officials updated the Iowa City City Council and community members Tuesday night about the Iowa City Landfill fire, which started on May 26. Fire Chief Andy Rocca, Johnson County Public Health Director...

IC to provide Prairie Lights with $27,500 grant

DI STAFF June 6, 2012

Iowa City Mayor Matt Hayek and City Councilors Michelle Payne and Susan Mims approved a $27,500 grant for Prairie Lights at a Economic Development Committee meeting Tuesday morning. Economic-development...

Transient man allegedly forges check

DI STAFF June 6, 2012

A local man was charged with allegedly forging a check in order to enroll in cosmetology school. Rashoud Gayden, 25, address unknown, was charged May 29. According to an Iowa City police complaint,...

Freshmen orientation focused on student engagement

ALY BROWN June 5, 2012

After several quiet weeks, the University of Iowa campus was once again buzzing with activity Monday as incoming freshmen poured in for Orientation. The students bounced down the streets with new friends...

City hopes to repeat economic boom of Olympic Wrestling Trials

AMY SKARNULIS June 5, 2012

Both city and University of Iowa officials say they look forward to hosting another national event in the community after seeing the success brought on by the Olympic wrestling trials held in Carver-Hawkeye...

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