Skip to Main Content
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

Iowa City reacts to Komen funding cuts to Planned Parenthood

ELISE DILGER February 3, 2012

Some University of Iowa students are split over the Susan G. Komen Foundation's decision to withdraw breast-screening grants from Planned Parenthood. Christina Carberry, the president of the Feminist...

Board of Supervisors establishes Food Policy Council

BETH BRATSOS February 3, 2012

Johnson County residents interested in local farming and agriculture will soon have an avenue to meet like-minded peers. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Thursday to implement...

UI to construct new $1.8M practice golf facility

DORA GROTE February 3, 2012

University of Iowa golfers will soon be able to see the "flight of the ball" a little easier during the winter months. A comprehensive golf practice facility will be constructed on Finkbine...

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...

Former UI administrator’s lawsuit dismissed

BETH BRATSOS February 2, 2012

The case of a former University of Iowa vice president who sued the university for wrongful termination and defamation was dismissed Wednesday. Phillip Jones, a former UI vice president for Student...

UI settles sexual misconduct case

SAM LANE February 2, 2012

The University of Iowa has reached a settlement in the case of a former student who said then-political-science Professor Arthur Miller traded grades for sexual favors. The settlement, worth $130,000,...

Dancers set sights on breaking $10 million mark

BETH BRATSOS February 2, 2012

University of Iowa Dance Marathon leaders say they plan to outdo themselves again this year. Since Dance Marathon started at the UI 19 years ago, the organization has set a fundraising record each...

IC locals want sustainable community

CHASTITY DILLARD February 2, 2012

Locals residents want Iowa City officials to focus on sustainability efforts in the coming decade. "I want the city to increase walkability," said resident Judith Pascoe. "I want them...

UI students look to develop gay fraternity on campus

LOGAN EDWARDS February 2, 2012

A group of University of Iowa students hopes to bring the campus its first gay, bisexual, and progressive fraternity. Organizers with Delta Lambda Phi are working toward becoming a greek colony at...

Researcher: Genetics impacts everyone

AUDREY DWYER February 2, 2012

  Popular genetics affects everyone. That's the message of Spencer Wells, the director of the National Geographic Genographic Project, who described to University of Iowa students on Wednesday how...