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

Kids earn their wings in IC with Young Eagles

ALEX SHEETS June 11, 2012

The small engines roared as several excited and anxious children waited their turn to soar as Young Eagles. The young participants took to the air at the Iowa City Municipal Airport on June 9 to explore...

20-month-old’s death ruled a homicide

JORDYN REILAND June 11, 2012

An Iowa City man who was arrested in April for allegedly leaving a 20-month-old child alone is now being held in the Johnson County Jail on a $550,000 bond for two charges of child endangerment resulting...

Emergency alert app bolsters government, police ties in Johnson County

AMY SKARNULIS June 11, 2012

Johnson County officials say the implementation of a new emergency-notification system has strengthened the relationship between local government and law-enforcement officials. The Emergency Communications...

Trial for man charged with child endangerment set for July

DI STAFF June 8, 2012

An Iowa City man who was arrested in April for allegedly leaving his 20-month-old son alone has pleaded not guilty and will face trial on July 24. Jorge Perez, 20, 2018 Waterfront Drive No. 120, was charged...

Iowa City Landfill closed Thursday, officials continue to "stir, burn, cover"

DI STAFF June 8, 2012

City officials closed the Iowa City Landfill on Thursday because the wind's direction was blowing smoke toward the administrative offices, according to a city press release. The Landfill will reopen today;...

Mason’s Asia trip focused on networking, recruiting

KELLY OLIN June 8, 2012

With more than 1,700 University of Iowa students hailing from China, UI President Sally Mason and a number of university officials will travel to Asia in hopes of establishing new relationships and strengthening...

Auditor hopes to leave office on high note despite allegations

ALY BROWN June 8, 2012

Despite reprimands for his work conduct and campaign efforts, Johnson County Auditor Tom Slockett said he will step down from his position in December with his head held high after losing Tuesday's primary...

Iowa veterans honor 45th anniversary of USS Liberty attack

ERIC LIGHTNER June 8, 2012

Forty-five years after the attack on the USS Liberty by Israeli forces, many still have questions about why it was allowed to happen and who was responsible. The University of Iowa Veterans Association,...

County supervisors vote to fund mobile home rehabilitation

ANNA EGELAND June 8, 2012

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors approved a plan for use of Johnson County block grant funds for mobile-home demolition and rehabilitation in a 3-1 vote Thursday morning. The plan designates $20,000...

Supervisors to vote on new IC animal shelter June 14

DI STAFF June 8, 2012

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors agreed Thursday to vote on the construction of a new animal shelter during its next meeting, June 14. Iowa City officials asked the supervisors for a decision by...

Local man charged with allegedly punching wife

DI STAFF June 8, 2012

An Iowa City man was arrested after allegedly getting into a physical altercation with his wife. Ruthere Nagueza, 42, was charged Wednesday with domestic-abuse assault with intent or displaying a weapon. According...

Man charged with allegedly pushing a police officer

DI STAFF June 8, 2012

An Iowa City man has been charged with allegedly pushing a police officer in the chest. Michael McCullum, 27, 1053 Cross Park Ave. Apt. 9, was charged Tuesday with assault on peace officers and others. According...

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