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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 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,...

UI student charged with allegedly hitting ex-boyfriend’s car

DI STAFF April 24, 2012

A University of Iowa student has been charged in a hit-and-run incident. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Ariana Konhilas, 19, 1144 Quadrangle, was charged Sunday with second-degree criminal...

UI students partake in first Two Dollar Challenge on campus

LOGAN EDWARDS April 24, 2012

Two-and-a-half dozen eggs, one bag of black beans, one bag of brown rice, and a six-pack of Ramen noodles.   Jonathan Wesler carefully selected the smorgasbord of food Monday night, preparing to...

Phil’s Day celebrates philanthropic efforts to the UI

KRISTEN EAST April 24, 2012

One of the first things Hilery Livengood did after completing a master's in journalism was make a contribution to the organization that boosted her career. "I was just out of grad school and shouldn't...

Iowa regent universities see decrease last year in average student debt

ANNA THEODOSIS April 24, 2012

Student debt at the Iowa Board of Regents' universities has decreased in the last year. However, it has increased on average over the past decade. According to an April 2011 regents' report on financial...

Man charged with substance violation

DI STAFF April 23, 2012

A man has been charged with a controlled-substance violation. According to a Johnson County Sheriff's Office complaint, Robert Wofford Jr., address unknown, was charged April 17. On April 17, Wofford...

New UISG president and vice president inducted

ANNA THEODOSIS April 23, 2012

A free taxi service and I-Clicker rentals will be the first initiatives to be completed under the University of Iowa's new student government leaders. I-Party members Nic Pottebaum and Jessie Tobin...

Obama event on Wednesday free for UI faculty, staff, and students

DI STAFF April 23, 2012

President Obama will address the community on Wednesday in the University of Iowa Field House. Obama will speak about student loans and college affordability. The visit is part of the president's two-day...

Health experts stress importance of collaboration between colleges and government

KRISTEN EAST April 23, 2012

Government entities and schools of public health must work together for the health and welfare of society, local and national officials said. Many officials visited the University of Iowa College of...

City officials and non-profits open new recycling center

CHASTITY DILLARD April 23, 2012

Janel Hanmer said recycling is important for her children's future. The Iowa City resident sat on Sunday afternoon with her sons, Turing Zelsnack, 6, and Huxley Zelsnack, 4, at the new East Side Recycling...

Habitat for Humanity to construct home that produces its own energy

ASMAA ELKEURTI April 23, 2012

One local family could soon live in a house that zeroes in on saving energy. The Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity has partnered with University of Iowa Engineers for a Sustainable World to build their...

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