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

Coralville man fled from Hope House, assaulted officer

DI STAFF February 14, 2012

A Coralville man has been charged with running from law enforcement, which resulted in injuries for three officers. According to the Johnson County Sheriff's Office, Sylvester Campbell, 27, Coralville,...

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...

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...

Local man turns cooking passion into business

JULIA JESSEN February 13, 2012

David Gustafson knows a good croissant when he tastes one. He would never mistake a bagged mix, formed to look like a croissant, for the real thing with its inner spinning layers that pull apart and...

Paul-backer Spiker elected new state GOP leader

DI STAFF February 13, 2012

  Republican officials have announced A.J. Spiker as the new Iowa GOP chairman. Members of the of the GOP State Central Committee voted Spiker the new chairman Feb. 11. He is one of the 17 members...

Police charge 5 after reports of shots fired at Iowa City night club

DI STAFF February 13, 2012

Charges have been filed against five Burlington men who may have been involved in a drive-by shooting at Caliente Nightclub and Bar, 171 Highway 1 W., on Feb. 11. According to an Iowa City police report,...

Iowa City man charged will selling stolen gun

DI STAFF February 13, 2012

An Iowa City man was charged with trafficking in stolen firearms and involving a minor in unlawful activities. According to Iowa City police reports Eric Cole, 20, was charged on Feb. 4 with possession...

Main Library employees leave work early after exposure to fumes

DI STAFF February 13, 2012

About a dozen University of Iowa staff members were relocated from their work sites in the Main Library on Feb. 10 after fumes from an asbestos-abatement project entered the building, said UI spokesman...

Former UISG president running for Iowa House seat

DI STAFF February 13, 2012

A former University of Iowa Student Government president will run for a seat in the Iowa House of Representatives. Maison Bleam, a 2009 UI graduate, announced his intention to run Feb. 10. The Twin...

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...

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