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

Three people charged following altercation

DI STAFF February 24, 2012

Three people were charged with assault causing injury after an altercation last month. Levi Sedlacek, 20, Courtney Young, 21, and Morgan Kremer, 20, were all charged on Jan. 1 with assault causing...

UI senior hopes to merge music, sustainability interests

MARISSA MEHALEK February 23, 2012

Renewable energy gets Elliott Beenk excited. Especially when music is involved. Beenk, a UI senior engineering student and guitarist for the band Chasing Shade, plans to marry his two passions in a...

UI grad student awarded Big Ten Network scholarship

DI STAFF February 23, 2012

The winner of the 2011 University of Iowa Big Ten Network's "Live Big" Scholarship was announced live last night at the Nebraska-Purdue men's basketball game. Jennifer Nicklaus, a UI graduate...

Local parents sue driver who killed their daughter in a car accident

DI STAFF February 23, 2012

The parents of a 14-year-old Clear Creek/Amana High School student who died in a car accident are suing the driver and owner of the car. Mackenzie Lown died on October 17, 2011 as a result of fatal...

Cedar Rapids woman allegedly stole merchandise

DI STAFF February 23, 2012

A Cedar Rapids woman has charged with stealing from a store and interfering with law enforcement. According to a Johnson County Sheriff's Office complaint, Jennifer Steadman, 42, was charged on Feb....

Officials: Man who set off HawkAlert later found dead

JORDYN REILAND February 23, 2012

The search for an armed man who triggered a HawkAlert on Wednesday morning ended when he was found dead later in the day in Washington County. The unnamed 64 year-old was apparently reported missing...

Local, national activists speak against Obama administration’s drone wars

CHASTITY DILLARD February 23, 2012

Foreign-policy experts and peace activists here and around the country say the technological advancement of warfare is very disturbing. "This war on terror is really an imperialist war, and it's...

Bill seeks to eliminate state Department of Education, put more responsibility on Iowa Board of regents

KRISTEN EAST February 23, 2012

Republican legislators say a bill that would eliminate the Iowa Department of Education and the state Board of Education will lead to more discussion about the quality of students' education. Sen....

UI health officials to amp up heart health education for women

JENNY EARL February 23, 2012

Women are suffering from a "silent epidemic" — heart disease. University of Iowa health officials plan to end the silence by creating a women's health program, set to launch in around six...

Iowa teen driving safety sparks concern

DORA GROTE February 23, 2012

A single passenger or distraction may be one too many for Iowa teen drivers. Iowa vehicle-safety officials said Iowa is significantly behind in teen driver safety. Officials said there should be more...

IDs for cupcakes: College Republicans peddle baked goods to support voter ID bill

BETH BRATSOS February 22, 2012

DES MOINES — College Republicans gave free cupcakes to lawmakers at the Capitol on Tuesday. All legislators had to do for the treat was present an ID. "We're handing out cupcakes just to show...

Red-light cameras likely coming to Iowa City soon

KRISTEN EAST February 22, 2012

Red-light cameras are likely coming to an intersection near you. The Iowa City City Council passed an ordinance allowing development of red-light cameras throughout town on its final consideration...

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