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

Cain’s 9-9-9 would mean less in taxes for some in Iowa City

RISHABH JAIN November 17, 2011

Iowa caucus hopeful Herman Cain's 9-9-9 plan would put a sales tax on basic food items in Iowa and Johnson County, where no such tax now exists. Cristi Gleason, a University of Iowa accounting associate...

Officials: University keeps no record of HawkAlert usage

KRISTEN EAST November 17, 2011

Though University of Iowa police said they are working to improve the HawkAlert system, the university keeps no records of previously issued alerts. And UI spokesman Tom Moore said there is no "operational...

Iowa City musician uses alter ego as muse

JORDAN MONTGOMERY November 17, 2011

Local musician Mitchell Gardner has produced several LP records of his original songs. But his new project — set to be completed in February — is a rock opera based on conversations with his alter...

Coralville woman charged with murder following fire

DI STAFF November 17, 2011

Police arrested a Coralville woman Wednesday alleging that she intentionally set a fire that killed a 14-year-old boy. Lillie Will Williams, 49, 419 10th Ave., was charged Wednesday with first-degree...

Grinnell woman charged after alleged football ticket fraud

DI STAFF November 17, 2011

A Grinnell woman has been charged after allegedly posted a fraudulent Craigslist ad for tickets to the Iowa/Nebraska football game Nov. 25. Tabitha Jensen, 28, was charged Oct. 28 with second-degree theft. According...

Coralville man charged with false imprisonment

DI STAFF November 17, 2011

Police charged a Coralville man after he allegedly assaulted a woman at her residence. Martel Horton, 25, 954 Boston Way No. 11, was charged Nov. 16 with false imprisonment, domestic abuse assault with...

UNI student charged with credit card fraud

DI STAFF November 17, 2011

A Cedar Falls man was charged after he allegedly used his ex-girlfriend's banking information to pay off his credit card. Aaron Stockstell, 22, was charged Nov. 3 with identity theft and third-degree...

UI officials say Monday’s HawkAlert was not delayed

KRISTEN EAST November 16, 2011

University of Iowa officials said on Tuesday the HawkAlert system notifies students only in cases of real threats. A HawkAlert was issued at 10:27 p.m. Monday night, warning of a possible armed suspect...

HawkAlert recipients alarmed by late-night messages

JORDYN REILAND November 16, 2011

University of Iowa students, their parents, and faculty were alarmed when their evening activities were interrupted by a possible threat on campus Monday evening. The HawkAlert, issued by UI police,...

Craft brewery delivers to Iowa City by canoe

MATT STARNS November 16, 2011

Craft-brewed beer is not new to the Iowa City market, but beer delivery by canoe might be. Clark Lewey, owner and president of Decorah-based Toppling Goliath Brewing Company, delivered 24 "bombers"...

Fire Marshal: Bruegger’s fire investigation unusually long

ERIC MOORE November 16, 2011

Local fire and police officials have spent more than $7,100 and 164 hours investigating the cause of a late-September fire at a local Bruegger's Bagel Bakery. Iowa City Fire Marshal John Grier, the...

Santorum’s daughter talks family values in Iowa City

MARY KATE KNORR November 16, 2011

For Iowa caucus candidate Rick Santorum and his family, protection of unborn babies and the disabled is personal. So personal that Santorum has made family values the center of his campaign, and he...

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