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

Man was charged with fourth domestic abuse assault

DI STAFF May 1, 2012

A Coralville man has been charged with assaulting a person. Marcus Abbott, 26, was charged March 19 with third or subsequent domestic-abuse assault. According to a Johnson County Sheriff's Office complaint,...

A man was charged with allegedly burglarizing cars with three accomplices

DI STAFF May 1, 2012

A Cedar Rapids man was charged with burglarizing several unlocked vehicles with three other accomplices. Kenneth Lee III, Cedar Rapids, was charged March 22 with two charges of conspiracy to commit a...

A local woman was charged with allegedly stealing lottery tickets and cash from her place of employment

DI STAFF May 1, 2012

A local woman was charged with allegedly stealing lottery tickets and cash from her place of employment. Brooke Ritesman, 30, 4494 Taft Ave. S.E. No. E9, was charged Jan. 23 with theft or forgery of lottery...

UI student charged with possessing marijuana and adderall

DI STAFF May 1, 2012

A University of Iowa student has been charged with possessing marijuana and Adderall. Levi Gates, 24, N319 Hillcrest, was charged Monday with two charges of possession of a controlled substance and one...

Ethics board may approach state legislature over nomination petition concerns

LUKE VOELZ April 30, 2012

A complaint against Johnson County Auditor Tom Slockett has incited debate over public nomination petitions in Iowa. Slockett, who is running against Democrat Travis Weipert for county auditor in a June...

City officials say new ‘buy’ policy will boost local businesses

JORDYN REILAND April 30, 2012

Iowa City may see more local businesses bidding out non-local competitors. The Iowa City City Council adopted a new "Buy Local" procurement policy at a meeting April 17. The policy would allow...

Occupy Iowa City members plan a May Day event

CHASTITY DILLARD April 30, 2012

The May Day holiday will become a rallying point for the Occupy organization both in Iowa City and nationally as protests are expected to sprout up again Tuesday. "We are living through some pretty...

Local woman leads support group

DORA GROTE April 30, 2012

Judi Gust dedicates her life to keeping the Eastern Iowa Parkinson's Disease Support Group enthusiastic and active, with a passion for nursing and helping others. "What is so neat about this group...

A North Liberty man was charged with allegedly possessing six pounds of marijuana

DI STAFF April 30, 2012

A North Liberty man has been arrested for allegedly possessing six pounds of marijuana. Timothy Coleman, 21, North Liberty was charged April 26 with a controlled-substance violation and a tax-stamp violation. According...

Tang will be represented by two new lawyers

DI STAFF April 30, 2012

Peng Tang, an Iowa City man charged with first-degree kidnapping, has changed attorneys. Tang, 21, 923 E. College St. No. 8, will now be represented by Eric Tindal and Clemens Erdahl, according to online...

Downtown District to beautify benches through art

JENNY EARL April 30, 2012

Taylor Ross said hip-hop puts him in the right mindset to create art. With a park bench as his canvas and nothing more than a few spray paint cans, the 22-year-old grooved to the music pulsing through...

Thailand visitors stop in Iowa City to learn about local government

DEREK KELLISON April 30, 2012

Two visitors from Thailand say their country is pushing for strong local governments, and they are stopping in Iowa City this week to examine the city's political structure. Radio Thailand reporter Thanawan...

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