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

UI freshman changes lives through mission trips

LUKE VOELZ August 25, 2011

The Jamaican boy was nervous, starting to cry and shaking slightly as he ascended the padded leather chair. He had never seen a dentist in his life, so the set of shiny dental appliances seemed like a...

Iowa Supreme Court to stream sessions online

DI STAFF August 25, 2011

Starting today, the Iowa Supreme Court will begin streaming its court sessions online, according to a news release from the court. The release said approximately 100 people will be able to watch the...

Iowa City man sentenced for dealing cocaine

DI STAFF August 25, 2011

An Iowa City man was sentenced to 108 months Wednesday for conspiracy to distribute cocaine. Phillip Lewis, 38, was convicted of Wednesday of one count of conspiring to distribute crack cocaine and one...

Governor’s office emails show little of Miles-Branstad tension

ALLIE WRIGHT August 24, 2011

Little of the tension between Gov. Terry Branstad and former Board of Regents President David Miles played out over email, disclosures from the Governor’s Office Tuesday show. The Branstad administration...

UI expands use of residence hall dining plans

JORDAN MICKLE August 24, 2011

As classes end during the lunch and dinner hours, the lines begin to pile up at both the Burge and Hillcrest Marketplaces, and part of the reason for the lines is the result of the number of incoming freshmen. Michael...

More than 120 still stuck in UI temp housing

ERIC MOORE August 24, 2011

Though classes are underway, some University of Iowa students remain without a permanent living situation for the fall semester. As of Tuesday, there were 122 students in “expanded housing.” That...

Iowa City tax district petition scheduled for submission this week

JANET LAWLER August 24, 2011

Iowa City city councilors say nothing but good would come from approving a tax-increase that may help to beautify and develop downtown, but at least a couple downtown business owners worry about the price. The...

UI alum Mitchell seeks city council seat

ASMAA ELKEURTI August 24, 2011

Jarrett Mitchell wants to “end restrictions and expand freedom.” And he hopes he can do that through a seat on the Iowa City City Council. The 33-year-old said his campaign will focus on representation...

Magic Bus closes due to new Iowa City ordinance

KRISTEN EAST August 24, 2011

Hawkeye football fans will have one fewer place to tailgate this football season. A recent Iowa City City Council ordinance prohibits the popular Magic Bus from setting up a tailgating area for fans....

Iowa City receives more federal funding

BRITTANY TILL August 24, 2011

Local leaders said Tuesday they’re getting increased federal support for special projects. Officials met at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Johnson County’s new facility — one of the projects funded...

UI women’s health tissue bank becoming more widely used

CHASTITY DILLARD August 24, 2011

Research into umbilical-cord blood is more important than ever. With scientists able to tell whether a disease is passed from mother to baby, the blood can be crucial in determining the health of women...

Disease can’t stop UI freshman

CHASTITY DILLARD August 24, 2011

Sitting in her new Rienow dorm room, Meghan O’Connor explained an aspect of her life that only those closest to her fully understand. “I’m just not used to talking about it,” she said, sitting...

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