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

UIHC promotes genetic cancer screening

MELISSA DAWKINS October 27, 2011

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is working to help local women learn how to wear their "genes." UIHC held its first ever "Feel Comfortable in Your Jeans" event Wednesday...

Iowa City native makes his own diesel fuel

JORDAN MONTGOMERY October 27, 2011

After working at the Hamburg Inn No. 2 for 25 years, "slaving away" over a hot stove, Fugate said he was ready for a change. He started a family and began growing increasingly concerned about...

IC man charged after alleged attack

DI STAFF October 27, 2011

Iowa City police charged a local man after he allegedly attacked a man after knocking on his door. Andy Anderson, 38, 434 Peterson St., was charged Sept. 21 with first-degree burglary. According to a...

Local man charged with OWI

DI STAFF October 27, 2011

Iowa City police arrested a man after allegedly finding marijuana on him during a traffic stop. Oudone Koulavongsa, 31, 721 Pepper Drive, was charged Oct. 26 with possession of marijuana and operating...

DeWitt man charged with child endangerment

DI STAFF October 27, 2011

Iowa City police arrested a DeWitt, Iowa, man after he allegedly assaulted a woman in front of their daughter. Michael Steven Tomek, 41, 1549 Silver Valley Drive, was charged Oct. 25 with domestic-abuse...

Dykstra trial: judge rules autopsy photos will not be shown

DI STAFF October 27, 2011

Photos from the autopsy of a child who died while under the care of a former Iowa City man will not be shown in court after a 6th District judge's ruling Wednesday. Brian Dykstra, 35, who is charged with...

Mason: Rising utility costs partly to blame for tuition hike

JORDYN REILAND October 26, 2011

University of Iowa officials say keeping the lights on is one cause of the continual rise in tuition Iowa students have seen. And one of the main factors contributing to the increased tuition rate lies...

Q&A: Mason discusses increase in tuition, campus safety

DI STAFF October 26, 2011

The Daily Iowan: With another potential increase in tuition, UI student leaders said they will increase efforts for more state appropriations. What will UI administrators be doing in this regard? Is there...

Occupy Iowa City: Controversy surrounds College Green structure

DORA GROTE October 26, 2011

Occupiers and city officials are left confused after miscommunication has flooded the issue of building a structure on College Green Park. Though occupiers said they felt they were given permission to...

Iowa City school district faces increasing class sizes, fewer teachers

MEGHAN HORIHAN October 26, 2011

Teaching jobs may be on the chopping block again, Iowa City School Board officials said this week. Growing class sizes call for more teachers, but with continued budget cuts, officials say they need to...

Student environmentalists petition for quicker end to UI coal

JENNY EARL October 26, 2011

The University of Iowa Sierra Student Coalition is gathering student signatures in hope of ending the UI's dependency on coal. And though the coalition hasn't reached its goal yet, some UI officials...

Expert: College political organizations help students’ careers

MELISSA DAWKINS October 26, 2011

A small group of focused students huddled together, brainstorming ways to reach students with information about Iowa caucus candidate Ron Paul on Tuesday evening. "We've certainly got a strong student...

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