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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

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,...

IC officials: new lobbyist will boost state communication

ASMAA ELKEURTI November 15, 2011

Iowa City officials hope a city lobbyist will help to create more fluid communication between city officials and the state Capitol. Though legislators elected in Iowa City serve in the Statehouse,...

IC retailer encouraging resale with new store

SHIREEN AMEHDI November 15, 2011

One Iowa City retailer is hoping to expand her business by encouraging locals to resell their gently used merchandise. Stevie Toomey, the owner of InBox, 114 S. Clinton St., said she decided to start...

Former UIHC social worker’s firing confirmed

DI STAFF November 15, 2011

A University of Iowa social worker has been terminated following domestic-abuse charges, officials said. UI spokesman Tom Moore confirmed Monday that UI Hospitals and Clinics social worker Frank Sammet...

Search committee works to find research VP

DI STAFF November 15, 2011

A search committee has been formed to look for a successor to the University of Iowa Vice President for Research and Economic Development Jordan Cohen, according to UI news release. Cohen will retire...

IC man charged after alleged knifing

DI STAFF November 15, 2011

An Iowa City man was charged Sunday after he allegedly stabbed a subject in the leg, causing a serious injury. According to a complaint by Iowa City police, Matthew Powell, 20, was involved in an...

Cedar Rapids man charged with downtown stabbing

DI STAFF November 15, 2011

A Cedar Rapids man was charged Monday after he allegedly stabbed a man during a verbal altercation early Monday morning. Sharif Adil Abbas Elkarib, 21, 326 Kirkwood Court S.W. No. 2A, was charged Nov....

IC couple charged after alleged child endangerment

DI STAFF November 15, 2011

Two Iowa City residents were charged Sunday after police observed their children walking on broken glass at their home. Angelica Fernandez-Martinez, 25, and Anacleto Lopez-Dejesus, 35, 2401 Highway...

Drum major and golden girl give final performances

JULIA JESSEN November 15, 2011

Dislocated ribs, back spasms, a broken foot, toes so cold they turn white. These are just a few of the ailments Chelsea Russell dealt with throughout her time as the Hawkeye Marching Band's golden girl. "I...

HawkAlert sent more than an hour after a possibly armed suspect reported near campus

HAYLEY BRUCE November 15, 2011

University of Iowa officials issued a HawkAlert more than an hour after Iowa City police received a call about a man who may have had a gun near campus Monday night. The man was eventually found about...

Experts: candidates’ books don’t impact voter support

MARY KATE KNORR November 15, 2011

Republican caucus candidates are shoveling out literature, but experts say their books likely won't have a huge effect on voters. Most of the GOP candidates in the Iowa caucus spotlight have published...