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

Freestyle rapper experiences ultimate expression

HANNAH KRAMER September 19, 2011

Bobby Hanaford gazed out the back-seat window during a family road trip. Full of pent-up emotion, a flood of words came to him during the daydream. He didn't write the words down, but Hanaford's ideas...

Police charge a local man with punching another man

DI STAFF September 19, 2011

According to a complaint by Iowa City police, 19-year old Anthony Salazar was observed early on Sept. 17 on the 400 block of South Gilbert Street crossing the street and punching another male in the head,...

Hope House resident charged with escape and assault

DI STAFF September 19, 2011

Iowa City police arrested a resident of the Hope House after he allegedly escaped and assaulted his girlfriend. Robert Alan Wofford Jr., 26, was charged Sept. 15 with third and subsequent domestic assault...

Man charged with stealing alcohol

DI STAFF September 19, 2011

According to a complaint by Iowa City police, Samuel Edwards of Winfield, Iowa, was charged with third-degree burglary Sept. 17. Police received reports of a man taking beer from parked vehicles during...

Man charged with alleged burglary

DI STAFF September 19, 2011

Police arrested a Coralville man after he allegedly broke into a home on Newton Road over the weekend. Jarvis Woods, 49, was charged Sept. 18 with second-degree burglary, second-degree robbery, second-degree...

North Liberty teen killed in weekend car crash

DI STAFF September 19, 2011

Early on the morning of Sept. 17, a personal-injury vehicle crash occurred in the 2000 block of I Street. A vehicle driven by Tyler Joe Fetters, 19, of North Liberty was westbound on I Street and was traveling...

Court decision could cost local governments millions

ASMAA ELKEURTI September 19, 2011

A recent Iowa Supreme Court decision could tear a $3 million hole in Iowa City's budget. A July 29 court ruling will allow apartment owners wanting to reduce taxes to switch to a co-operative housing...

Man charged for swallowing pot outside Sally Mason’s house

DI STAFF September 19, 2011

University of Iowa police have charged a man with possession after he allegedly swallowed marijuana. Nathan Huisenga, 18, of Marion was charged Sept. 17 with possession of a controlled substance. According...

Wilson’s Apple Orchard squeezes nutrient-packed cider

DORA GROTE September 19, 2011

Taking a gulp of apple-cider vinegar, Paul Rasch said living long starts with living well and the vinegar plays a significant role. "I had a grandma who lived to be 99 and drank a quarter cup every...

UI employee helps put projects into space

JORDAN MONTGOMERY September 16, 2011

Sharon Kutcher has worked on countless projects over the years that have helped researchers across the country put their projects into space. Kutcher has been employed at the University of Iowa since...

Johnson County supervisors OK rural sirens

DI STAFF September 16, 2011

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors agreed to move forward with the proposal to fund emergency sirens in rural areas as part of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program application. Supervisor Rod Sullivan...

Regents’ universities request $600 million plus

DI STAFF September 16, 2011

The state Board of Regents' universities are requesting more than $621 million in operating appropriations for fiscal 2013. According the appropriations request — which was released Thursday as part...

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