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

Demonstrators: Obama policies increase U.S. deficit

ASMAA ELKEURTI April 26, 2012

While thousands of President Barack Obama's supporters waited hours to hear the president speak, a handful of conservatives stood across from the University of Iowa Field House holding anti-Obama signs. Many...

UIHC officials say financial challenges will lead to consolidation

BETH BRATSOS April 26, 2012

CEDAR FALLS — Officials at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics told members of the state Board of Regents that financial challenges will force them to tighten the budget in the coming year. "We...

Former UI student Zach Wahls promotes gay marriage rights, releases new book

JENNY EARL April 26, 2012

In February 2011, Zach Wahls made a brief speech to state legislators about his two loving mothers in support of gay marriage. But for his book, My Two Moms, released today, Wahls had a little bit more...

Global awareness increases free cancer screenings

DEREK KELLISON April 26, 2012

Physicians across the globe were saying "open wide" for Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer Awareness Week this week. The event is an effort to raise awareness of the probability of cancer through...

Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature names Kenyon as interim director

DI STAFF April 26, 2012

John Kenyon was named as the Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature interim executive director Wednesday, according to a press release. He is scheduled to take the position May 14. Kenyon will replace former...

SSMID board announces name change

DI STAFF April 26, 2012

A local downtown organization has a new name. The Downtown Iowa City Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District has changed its name to the Iowa City Downtown District, according to a release from...

Second suspect arrested in Creekside Market robbery

DI STAFF April 26, 2012

A second man has beencharged with robbing an Iowa City market. Dantriel Ware, 18, 913 Harlocke St., was charged March 12 with assault with use or display of a weapon, going armed with intent, and first-degree...

Man charged with criminal mischief after headbutting a patrol car

DI STAFF April 26, 2012

A man was charged earlier this week after he allegedly headbutted a police car. Rakeem Eberhart, 23, North Liberty, was charged Tuesday with second-degree criminal mischief. According to a North Liberty...

UIHC sees increase in cardiac catheterization procedures

JENNY EARL April 25, 2012

Catheters are becoming a popular alternative to invasive surgery at the University of Iowa. "Nowadays, we do much more interventions here," said Thomas Scholz, a UI professor of pediatric cardiology....

Iowa, Johnson County substance abuse numbers higher than national averages

JORDYN REILAND April 25, 2012

Iowans may be spending more than most people across the country in substance-abuse-related issues, Iowa health officials say. According to the Iowa Department of Public Health, substance abuse costs people...

Local pizza delivery driver robbed

DI STAFF April 25, 2012

Police responded to a report that a pizza-delivery person had been robbed Monday evening. According to an Iowa City police press release, police officials responded to the 1700 block of DeForest Avenue...

Local man charged with first-degree harassment

DI STAFF April 25, 2012

A local man has been charged with first-degree harassment. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Larry Billman, 45, 121 N. Van Buren No. 11, was charged Monday. On April 22 at approximately 11...

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