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

Dance Marathon: Teenager fights toward cancer recovery

NINA EARNEST January 30, 2012

Bryce Campbell doesn't get out much these days. When he does, it's brief. The 14-year-old bundles up in snowy weather — even if he is outdoors for a few minutes. He can't go fishing, even though it's...

Iowa struggles with hunger in down economy

ANNA THEODOSIS January 30, 2012

A sluggish economy and rising poverty rates are leaving more Iowans hungry. Jordan Vernoy, the state director of the Iowa Food Bank Association, wants to buck the trend. "[I'm] just hoping that...

UI student doubles as published author

HANNAH KRAMER January 30, 2012

Renee Lehr rarely leaves her dorm room without the journal that she got from her parents. The blue composition notebook with an ocean design on its cover holds the thoughts that inspire the young author...

Dance Marathon: UI custodian plays key role in Big Event

JENNY EARL January 30, 2012

This year will be Mikey Welte's 19th Dance Marathon event. But he's never been a "dancer." The 63-year-old IMU custodian will be behind the scenes, making sure the building is well-stocked...

Local students speak about Old Capitol Mall bus stop

ALISON SULLIVAN January 30, 2012

Many local high-school and junior-high students stop at the Old Capitol Town Center's bus stop to transfer buses to get to school in the morning and to get home in the afternoon. City officials say they've...

Iowa City parents want school district changes after administrator resignation

JORDYN REILAND January 30, 2012

Local parents said Iowa City School District financial officials need to run the district with a growing student population in mind as district leaders begin searching for a new chief financial officer. Paul...

Plummer attempted murder trial to be held in Tama County

DI STAFF January 30, 2012

  The attempted murder trial for 20-year-old Iowa City resident Branden Plummer will be held in 6th District Court in Tama County, according to online court documents. All pretrial proceedings will...

North Liberty man charged for allegedly stealing meds

DI STAFF January 30, 2012

A North Liberty man has been charged with breaking into a pharmacy and stealing medication on three occasions. According to North Liberty police, Benjamin Cooper, 24, North Liberty, allegedly broke into...

Some protest voter ID bill

ELISE DILGER January 27, 2012

A bill would in the Iowa Legislature would mandate stricter voter-identification rules, but some Iowa lawmakers and interest groups have questioned whether it's necessary. Iowa Secretary of State Matt...

UI to use online system for dropping classes

ANNA THEODOSIS January 27, 2012

University of Iowa students often are forced to undergo a tedious process if they choose to drop classes mid-semester. But with a new online system scheduled to be implemented later this year or early...

Small flood damages six Hancher and UI School of Music pianos

DI STAFF January 27, 2012

Six pianos belonging to Hancher Auditorium and the University of Iowa School of Music were damaged in a small flood early Tuesday morning. Ten pianos — seven from the School of Music and three from...

Fight reported at Occupy site

DI STAFF January 27, 2012

Iowa City police responded to a report of a fight Wednesday evening near the gazebo in College Green Park. The park is the site in which Occupy Iowa City participants have camped and met. Occupy Iowa...

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