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

Iowa City West sophomores raise over $5K for Relay for Life

AMY SKARNULIS June 18, 2012

Car washes, bake sales, and canning door to door contributed to the Pink Ladies unexpectedly raising the most money out of 33 registered teams at the 2012 Johnson County Relay for Life. The Pink Ladies...

Iowa City celebrates Juneteenth, marking the end of slavery in the U.S.

JOE HITCHON June 18, 2012

A crowd of approximately 200 people gathered in Mercer Park on June 16 to commemorate Juneteenth, the oldest known celebration marking the end of slavery in the United States. The second Juneteenth celebration...

Owners donate pop-up store proceeds to local non-profits

JORDYN REILAND June 18, 2012

"Merci" — a sentiment known in English language as "thank you." These are the exact words several local do-gooders had for Catherine Champion and Sheila Davisson after benefiting...

Unidentified woman found unconscious on Hwy 6

DI STAFF June 18, 2012

An unconscious, approximately 30-year-old woman was discovered by Coralville police officials at approximately 11:07 p.m. June 13, lying along the south side of Highway 6 just east of Deer Creek Road. According...

UI to receive $7.6 million grant for rural healthcare

DI STAFF June 18, 2012

Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, announced June 15 that the University of Iowa will receive a Health Care Innovation award. The award — made possible through the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act —...

Tiffin man charged with third OWI

DI STAFF June 18, 2012

A Tiffin man has been charged with a third-offense OWI. James Robb, 33, was charged Sunday. According to a Johnson County Sheriff's Office complaint, an officer was called to Robb's residence for a music...

Nite Ride to run all summer despite low ridership

NICHOLAS MILLER June 15, 2012

Nite Ride operations were suspended last summer because of low ridership and as an attempt to save money, but this summer, officials say, the service is here to stay. "Last summer was a trial to...

Two historic Iowa City homes saved from demolition

ALY BROWN June 15, 2012

The Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission turned down a proposal to demolish two houses on Governor St. in order to make way for a fraternity Thursday night. The 111 S. Governor house was constructed...

Thompson sentencing postponed until October

DI STAFF June 15, 2012

Sentencing for an Iowa City man connected to the slaying of an Iowa City landlord has been postponed until 10 a.m. Oct. 19. Charles William Curtis Thompson, 19, had initially been charged with first-degree...

Trial set for lawsuit by widow of former UI professor

DI STAFF June 15, 2012

A jury trial date has been set in a lawsuit filed by the widow of a former University of Iowa law professor against the state of Iowa. The professor died of colon cancer in June 2011 while under the care...

Woman faces harassment, criminal-mischief charges

DI STAFF June 15, 2012

An Iowa City woman has been accused of intentionally damaging another woman's clothing and threatening her with a wooden stick. Myosha Johnson, 21, 2120 Taylor Drive, was charged Tuesday with second-degree...

Two men face drug charges

DI STAFF June 15, 2012

Two Coralville men face drug charges. Aaron Weiland, 29, was charged Wednesday with failure to affix a drug tax stamp and controlled-substance violation. Timothy Kelly, 41, was charged Wednesday with...

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