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...

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,...

Local astronomy enthusiasts gathered for rare transit of Venus

AMY SKARNULIS June 6, 2012

5:22. A moment we will never see again. Our children will never see again. Our children's children may never see it again. The planet Venus passed between the Earth and the Sun at 5:22 p.m. Tuesday, a...

School board waits on second appraisal for Roosevelt

ALEX SHEETS June 6, 2012

Students walked the halls one final time at Roosevelt Elementary School May 31 and the fate of the property remains undetermined. Iowa City Community School Board members rejected the first bid of roughly...

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...

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...

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...

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