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

Pedestrian hit by car Tuesday night

DI STAFF February 2, 2012

A pedestrian was hit by a car near the intersection of Iowa Avenue and Gilbert Street around 6 p.m. Tuesday, according to reports. Iowa City police Sgt. Vicki Lalla said the pedestrian hit by a car...

Police: Neighborhood director failed to report alleged sexual assault

DI STAFF February 2, 2012

A director of the Broadway Neighborhood Center was arrested and charged Wednesday after she allegedly failed to report a sexual assault. Susan Freeman-Murdah, 44, 217 Woodridge Ave., was charged with...

Carstensen participates in Dance Marathon for her sister

KRISTEN EAST February 2, 2012

Lura Carstensen says she's a leader because of her sister. "I kind of do everything for my sister," she said. This year, Carstensen is the event director of Dance Marathon, a goal she's...

Dance Marathon: Families raise funds through projects

AUDREY DWYER February 1, 2012

Wearing a bow tie, playing a round of golf, or cooking a midweek meal can now help support Dance Marathon. This year, a few Dance Marathon families have developed independent projects to raise money for...

Iowa City man charged with domestic abuse assault

DI STAFF February 1, 2012

An Iowa City man has been charged with domestic-abuse assault without intent causing injury. Bruce Robinson, 38, 10 Arbury Drive, allegedly forced his way through the bathroom door in his home where his...

Man charged with harassment

DI STAFF February 1, 2012

Iowa City police have charged a man with purposefully having personal contact with another person with the intent to threaten, intimidate, or otherwise alarm the other person. According to Iowa City police,...

Plummer attempted murder trial set for May

DI STAFF February 1, 2012

A former UI student's attempted murder trial has been delayed. The attempted-murder and willful-injury trial for 20-year-old Iowa City resident Branden Plummer has been pushed to May 14 at 9 a.m., according...

UI pharmaceutical suit remains unresolved

DI STAFF February 1, 2012

A case between University of Iowa and UI Pharmaceuticals, the plaintiffs, and Callisto Pharmaceuticals and Synergy Pharmaceuticals, the defendants, will remain unresolved. The UI plaintiffs requested...

Iowa City board approves assessor’s budget, eliminates longevity funds

DI STAFF February 1, 2012

The Iowa City Conference Board passed the City Assessor's fiscal-year 2013 budget proposal during one of its two yearly meetings Tuesday night. The conference board — consisting of Iowa City city councilors,...

Iowa City programs, events to receive less funding

DI STAFF February 1, 2012

Iowa City community events and programs will receive less funding than usual in the next fiscal year. The Iowa City City Council will spend $104,654 to fund community- and city-sponsored events in fiscal...

Iowa City school officials wary of possible Branstad proposal

CHASTITY DILLARD February 1, 2012

Iowa City school officials say they are wary of Gov. Terry Branstad's financing plans for Iowa schools.  Branstad announced on Monday his plan for Iowa education, which includes repealing allowable...

Occupy Iowa City shifting focus to Southeast side

JENNY EARL February 1, 2012

Occupy Iowa City organizers want to shift their focus away from College Green Park. One place they're looking to be active is the Southeast Side of Iowa City. The Occupy protest started in College...

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