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

Louisiana-based band to perform at Gabe’s

JORDAN MONTGOMERY October 19, 2011

Louisiana-based Dirtfoot sees its audience as its seventh band member, and the band incorporates the people into live performances. In April 2000, a tornado forced a tree out of the earth and onto singer/songwriter...

Crash near Tiffin kills one, injures seven

DI STAFF October 19, 2011

Iowa State Patrol responded to a crash on Highway 6 and Half-Moon Road near Tiffin on Monday night after a head-on collision between two vehicles resulted in one fatality and seven injuries. Zachary...

Council passes amendment to keep nonresidents off of city boards

DI STAFF October 19, 2011

The Iowa City City Council passed an amendment regarding regulations for members of the Board of Appeals. The councilors voted 7-0 in favor of not allowing nonresidents to serve on Iowa City commissions. Councilors...

Hayek to serve on state rail council

DI STAFF October 19, 2011

Iowa City Mayor Matt Hayek will travel to Des Moines Oct. 24 to speak at an information session on a passenger rail in Iowa. He will be joined by representatives from Michigan and Illinois. The Transit...

The Economist recognizes UI’s M.B.A. program

DI STAFF October 19, 2011

The University of Iowa's Tippie School of Management M.B.A. program received high rankings in a recent survey conducted by The Economist, according to a UI press release. The survey conducted by the London-based...

Colorado man allegedly assaults woman in hotel room

DI STAFF October 19, 2011

A Colorado man was charged with domestic-abuse assault without intent causing injury after he allegedly threw a female companion over a chair in a hotel room. Coralville police responded to the Baymont...

Despite increasing support, changes in marijuana laws are a "long ways off" in Iowa

ERIC MOORE October 19, 2011

Lawmakers say change is still "a ways off" in Iowa regarding loosening marijuana regulations, despite a rise in national support for its legalization. A Gallup Poll released Monday showed, for...

Occupy Iowa City: Protesters install WiFi, solar panel at College Green

MATT STARNS October 19, 2011

  Demonstrators at College Green park are finding new ways to power their electronics and connect with other groups in the now-worldwide movement. Recently donated additions to the group's infrastructure...

Expert: Paul’s plan to eliminate Department of Education could hit student aid

KRISTEN EAST October 19, 2011

Receiving financial aid could become a bigger challenge for college students if Iowa caucus candidate Ron Paul is elected. Paul's deficit-reduction plan released this week, would cut $1 trillion from...

Occupy Iowa City: Protesters undecided about complying with permit requests

MARY KATE KNORR October 19, 2011

Occupy Iowa City protesters are conflicted on whether to comply with a suggestion from city officials to obtain a permit. "We want [them] to just let us not have to worry about silly paperwork,"...

Alleged Iowa City shoplifter reportedly fights Hy-Vee employee

DI STAFF October 18, 2011

An Iowa City man was charged with aggravated theft Oct. 15 after he was allegedly involved in an altercation with loss-prevention personnel at the Hy-Vee on N. Dodge St. Iowa City police responded to...

Drunk driver flees scene, hides from cops

DI STAFF October 18, 2011

An Iowa City man faces second-offense OWI charges after attempting to flee when Iowa City police approached his vehicle early Monday morning. According to a complaint by the Iowa City police, officers...

Load More Stories