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

UI professor simulates schizophrenia during class

DORA GROTE May 3, 2012

Joseph Sulentic grasped a cane firmly in his hand and hobbled over to the whiteboard, calmly writing a question before suddenly turning around blowing a piercing whistle. Students jolted back in their...

UI students present community conscious pieces

ASMAA ELKEURTI May 3, 2012

Lara Netolicky retold the story of Vanessa, who spends two hours a day getting to school and back.   The UI sophomore's project was only one of many stories told Wednesday evening to a local audience...

Local Uptown Bill’s staple starts Friday afternoon chess group

JULIA JESSEN May 3, 2012

Ed Gaines sat in his electric wheelchair, fresh from a chess victory, and crooned a couple of his favorite songs. "Nobody knows the trouble I've seen," he warbled, smiling a big infectious smile. Gaines,...

Iowa City Police investigate local infant’s death

DI STAFF May 3, 2012

According to an Iowa City police press release, on April 30 at 12:06 p.m., the police, the Iowa City Fire Department, and the Johnson County Ambulance Service responded to 2018 Waterfront Dr. #120 after...

Police: Woman used heroin in pharmacy bathroom with 4-year-old present

DI STAFF May 3, 2012

Police allege that they discovered a North Liberty woman coming out of a pharmacy restroom under the influence of drugs. Tiffany Lewis, 30, North Liberty was charged Tuesday with child endangerment and...

Local man was charged with theft

DI STAFF May 3, 2012

A local woman was charged with allegedly cashing a check without the intention of paying the victim back. Tina Stroud, 42, 960 Spring Ridge Drive, was charged April 29 with second-degree theft. According...

Iowa City School Board levels technology inequalities

DEREK KELLISON May 2, 2012

An improved Internet connection is spreading to one Iowa City school as part of a district-wide effort to wipe out technology disparities. At the Iowa City School Board meeting Tuesday, board members...

UI study shows parents don’t eat healthier than non-parents

DORA GROTE May 2, 2012

Juggling graduate school, a newborn baby, and a tight budget made eating healthy a difficult task for then-39-year-old Maria Conzemius. "We were poor — so poor — when we were in grad school and...

FEMA gives aid to UI for flood demolitions

DI STAFF May 2, 2012

The University of Iowa received $6.7 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the demolition of three buildings damaged in the 2008 flood, UI officials said. UI spokesman Tom Moore said...

City to help fund Molly’s Cupcakes

DI STAFF May 2, 2012

The Iowa City City Council will provide Molly's Cupcakes owner Jamie Smith with a $35,000 Community Development Block Grant to open her business this summer. Councilors approved funding for the business...

Councilors pass "household" ordinance

DI STAFF May 2, 2012

The Iowa City City Council passed an ordinance Tuesday to change the definition of "household" in the City Code. The ordinance will limit the number of unrelated persons living in one housing...

IC Council moves on housing and parking amendments

DI STAFF May 2, 2012

The Iowa City City Council moved forward Tuesday with two rezoning ordinances despite receiving more amendments to the items from the Greater Iowa City Homebuilders Association. One ordinance would establish...

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