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

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,...

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...

UI community celebrates retiring Dean Maxson

DEREK KELLISON April 24, 2012

Members of the University of Iowa and the Iowa City community crowded under a tent on the Pentacrest on Monday afternoon in respect of a longtime UI dean. Iowa City Mayor Matt Hayek opened the ceremony...

Local police officials discuss downtown safety in wake of death near ISU’s VEISHEA

BETH BRATSOS April 24, 2012

In the wake of a death during Iowa State University's annual VEISHEA celebration, Iowa City police said calls to the department locally also tend to increase during such events as football that draw crowds...

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...

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...

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