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

Appeal filed in Phil Jones case

DI STAFF February 14, 2012

Phillip Jones, the former University of Iowa vice president for Student Services, appealed the District Court's summary judgment ruling that dismissed his case against UI President Sally Mason and...

Tattoo enthusiast stresses safety, education

LOGAN EDWARDS February 14, 2012

Kris Richter said she barely knew the tattoo artist who created her first tattoo, an orange sun design between her shoulder blades.   And though she is now friends with the artist, she said,...

City officials: Occupy permit renewal denied for safety reasons

JORDYN REILAND February 14, 2012

Iowa City Occupiers will soon have to pack up their belongings and head out of College Green Park — city officials have denied their request for a permit renewal. The city of Iowa City denied the...

Local vets could be supported with Obama vet jobs plan

DORA GROTE February 14, 2012

Marcus Mittvalsky knew he could return home to a secure job as an Iowa City police officer after two years as a soldier in Iraq and Afghanistan.   But many soldiers didn't have the same job security...

UI and UI Community Credit Union ended partnership after disagreement over contract

KRISTEN EAST February 14, 2012

The University of Iowa and UI Community Credit Union officials said they ended a five-year partnership because they couldn't come to an agreement on renewed contractual terms. The UI signed an agreement...

UI community speaks about cross-cultural relationships

AUDREY DWYER February 14, 2012

Though some say American culture celebrates roses and chocolates on Valentine's Day, couples with inter-cultural relationships celebrate a mixture of traditions.   Yume Hidaka, the UI's Japan...

UI sorority mom unhappy with chapter’s communication following daughter’s expulsion

CHASTITY DILLARD February 14, 2012

One University of Iowa sorority parent said she's frustrated with the lack of information she's received following her daughter's expulsion from Zeta Tau Alpha after an alleged alcohol violation. Barbara...

Cedar Rapids woman allegedly wrote false checks

DI STAFF February 14, 2012

A Cedar Rapids woman was charged with falsifying checks to herself from her place of work. According to an Iowa City police report, Marlys Brooks, 54, Cedar Rapids, was charged on Jan. 23 with first-degree...

Loebsack pushes education in re-election bid, but doesn’t offer specifics

ANNA THEODOSIS February 13, 2012

Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, said educational reform will be a key point in his re-election campaign, but both he and his political director were unable to offer specific policy proposals. He told a...

UI sign language officials push for interpreters, major

JENNY EARL February 13, 2012

Some University of Iowa officials are pushing to establish an interpreter-training program in the university's American Sign Language Program. If the program is implemented, it will make the UI the...

Helmet bill dead, but some still push for moped safety

AUDREY DWYER February 13, 2012

Even though a recent push to require minors to wear moped helmets has failed, one local business said it will continue to urge riders to protect their heads. At the urging of local teens, who were...

Cellist performs tonight at The Englert

JULIA JESSEN February 13, 2012

The bow passes across the cello's strings, emitting a rich, resonant sound. Cello upon cello join the sounds of the first, soaring and plunging and spinning the audience into a reverie of melody. But...

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