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

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...

North Liberty man charged with a controlled substance violation

DI STAFF April 25, 2012

A North Liberty man has been charged with a controlled-substance violation. According to a North Liberty police complaint, Jason Hardy, 28, was charged Tuesday. Police officials went to Hardy's residence...

UI College Republicans, IC Americans for Prosperity to protest Obama speech

DI STAFF April 25, 2012

The University of Iowa College Republicans and the Iowa City branch of Americans for Prosperity will protest beginning at 11 a.m. today. UI College Republicans President Kelsey Boehm said the two organizations...

Local education officials support new national standards planned for technical education

DEREK KELLISON April 24, 2012

The federal government plans to end job outsourcing, and Iowa officials are working on the effort. A blueprint released April 19 to renew the Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 plans to...

Local businesses see increase in profits from Olympic Wrestling Trials

DORA GROTE April 24, 2012

An ancient sport brought bustling streets and crowded restaurants to Iowa City last weekend. Business managers said fans attending the Olympic wrestling trials in Carver-Hawkeye Arena brought significant...

UI retention officials will unveil new program in the fall

JORDYN REILAND April 24, 2012

More than a year after the University of Iowa Office of Retention was established, officials expect to unveil more retention initiatives this fall. One such program is MAP Works, a survey university officials...

UI Police issue Hawk Alert after alleged bank robbery

DI STAFF April 24, 2012

A series of HawkAlerts issued Monday left some University of Iowa students confused. The confusion came after some UI students received a Hawk Alert at 10:21 a.m. that was originally sent in February...

Five busted in fake drug check

DI STAFF April 24, 2012

Five people were arrested through a decoy drug checkpoint on Interstate 80 at the Tiffin rest area. According to an Iowa City police complaint, John Clark, 60, Louisville, Ky., was charged April 20 with...

UI student charged with assault on a peace officer

DI STAFF April 24, 2012

A University of Iowa student has been charged with assault on a peace officer. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Katheryn Stites, 18, N108 Currier, was charged Sunday. Stites was being booked...

Man charged with failing to register as sex offender

DI STAFF April 24, 2012

A man has been charged with failing to register as a sex offender. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Zachary Colton, 19, address unknown, was charged March 28. According to police officials,...

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