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 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...

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...

Student leaders at UI, nationwide join forces to oppose loan increase

NICHOLAS MILLER June 5, 2012

With a deadline nearing for Congress to act on student-loan interest rates, student presidents across the country are coming together to lobby for immediate action. The interest rates on federal student...

Iowa senators cosponsor proposed financial aid standardization bill

KRISTEN EAST June 5, 2012

A recently proposed bill in the U.S. Senate would create a universal financial-aid award letter, but some experts say too much regulation could harm students. Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., introduced the...

Iowa City officials begin "stir, burn, cover" method at landfill

JORDYN REILAND June 5, 2012

Stir. Burn. Cover. With favorable weather conditions, Iowa City officials have a plan to extinguish the Iowa City Landfill fire. The Iowa City Fire Department and the city will work to safely extinguish...

IC Summer Library Bus program starts today

DI STAFF June 5, 2012

The Iowa City Public Library will begin offering free Iowa City Transit bus rides to children today. Children through grade 12 may ride the Summer Library Bus — a joint effort between the Public Library...

Patients rank Iowa hospitals first in nation

DI STAFF June 5, 2012

A recent survey administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ranks Iowa hospitals as first in the nation. The Hospital Consumer Assessment of Health Care Providers and Systems Survey...

First dean candidate for UI Medicine College to speak today

DI STAFF June 5, 2012

The search committee for the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine dean will host its first of five public forums Tuesday, according to a UI news release. Each of the five candidates will address...

Coralville man charged with allegedly attempting to bite police official

DI STAFF June 5, 2012

A Coralville man has been charged with allegedly kicking and attempting to bite a police official. Brice Widstrom, 20, Coralville, was charged Monday with assault on peace officers and others. According...

Man charged with allegedly stealing over $1,000

DI STAFF June 4, 2012

A man has been charged with allegedly stealing more than $1,100 in cash while drinking from an open container of alcohol in MacLean Hall. Jamie Smith, 31, address unknown, was charged June 2 with second-degree...

Local man charged with allegedly hitting woman in the jaw

DI STAFF June 4, 2012

An Iowa City man has been arrested for allegedly hitting a woman in the jaw. Derek Stoneking, 27, 10 Regal Lane, was charged June 2 with causing willful bodily injury. According to a University of...

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