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

Von Maur departure talk brings unrest for Sycamore store owners

ASMAA ELKEURTI December 14, 2011

For University of Iowa freshman Liz Behlke, Sycamore Mall was one of the best parts of growing up in southeastern Iowa City. "I feel like it brings people over to the East Side," she said. But...

UI College of Law in line with new national requirements

KRISTEN EAST December 14, 2011

The University of Iowa College of Law is ahead of most national law schools when it comes to reporting and publishing jobs and salaries of recent graduates online, one UI official said. The American...

Ex-UI baseball player looks to teach — and be a Yankee

MELISSA DAWKINS December 14, 2011

Tyson Blaser has focus. After the baseball-playing University of Iowa student earns his teaching certificate this winter, his professors and coaches said they're confident that determination will take...

Thompson released from jail

DI STAFF December 14, 2011

An Iowa City man formerly charged with first-degree murder has been released from the Johnson County Jail. Charles William Curtis Thompson, 19, was originally charged with the first-degree murder of...

Coraville home destroyed by fire

DI STAFF December 14, 2011

A resedence in Coralville was destroyed Tuesday, according to a release. The Coralville Fire Department said firefighters arrived at a structure fire at 3701 Second St. Unit 346 — inhabited by...

NL woman allegedly strikes other woman

DI STAFF December 14, 2011

A North Liberty woman was charged Monday after she allegedly struck another woman with a phone. According to a complaint by North Liberty police, officers were called to 70 Holiday Lodge Road around...

IC man faces multiple charges

DI STAFF December 14, 2011

An Iowa City man faces numerous charges after he allegedly fled on foot during a traffic stop, before punching a police officer. The complaint said officers attempted to stop Patrick Horras, 22, for...

Ron Paul grassroots campaign opens Coralville headquarters

MARY KATE KNORR December 13, 2011

A small store space along a Coralville strip mall, 440 First Ave., buzzed with activity Monday night. As people clad in "I support the Constitution" T-shirts filed into the recently opened...

Probe into IC police shooting concludes, no charges filed

DI STAFF December 13, 2011

An officer placed on paid leave after firing his handgun during a welfare check last week will have no charges filed against him, according to Johnson County officials. The investigation — conducted...

Local women face drug charges after traffic stop

DI STAFF December 13, 2011

An Iowa City woman and a Cedar Rapids woman face drug charges after a traffic stop conducted Sunday evening. According to a complaint by Iowa City police, Cassandra McWane and Evelyn Chinchilla, both...

IC man charged with drug possession again

DI STAFF December 13, 2011

An Iowa City man faces drug charges for the second time in less than a week after police responded to his apartment after receiving a report of an assault. According to a series of complaints by Iowa...

Coralville woman charged with stabbing

DI STAFF December 13, 2011

A Coralville woman was charged Sunday after she allegedly stabbed a subject in the back with a steak knife. According to a complaint by Coralville police, Stephanie Pipkin, 25, was allegedly involved...

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