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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

Former battalion chief charged with murder

MADISON BENNETT May 3, 2011

A former Iowa City Fire Department battalion chief and also former Johnson County director of emergency management has been accused of killing his longtime companion. Riverside resident Thomas Lee Hansen,...

Spotlight: Local 7-year-old a go-cart champion

JON FRANK May 3, 2011

Gunmetal black with deep blue brackets and a golden Hawkeye logo emblazoned on the front bumper, the Kendigs' 50cc go-kart does not always sit idly in the family's garage. On many weekends it has ripped...

Local enthusiasts celebrate all things Sherlock Holmes

NINA EARNEST May 3, 2011

Twilight set upon the streets as a group of 30 gathered in the Iowa City Public Library — each member a lover of mystery, of classical fiction, and the stories of a detective named Sherlock Holmes. They...

Woman faces prostitution charges

DI STAFF May 3, 2011

Coralville police arrested a woman last week after she allegedly offered sex to a man at a Coralville hotel. Angel Ross, 48, 320 Second St. Apt. 216, was charged April 29 with prostitution and public...

UI spring graduation set

DI STAFF May 3, 2011

An estimated 4,855 University of Iowa graduates and two honorary degrees — for former Iowa Rep. Richard Myers and alumnus and benefactor Jerre Stead — will be awarded in the spring 2011 commencement...

In their words: locals react to bin Laden’s death

DI STAFF May 3, 2011

Cliff Wallace, 20, returned from Iraq three weeks ago and plans to enroll at the UI in the fall. It's kind of like I'm dreaming, being back and all. It's only a been a few weeks, and I'm working on getting...

Experts: Bin Laden death to improve Obama’s approval, for now

ALLIE WRIGHT May 3, 2011

While Osama bin Laden's death has offered a sense relief and a surge of unity for the American public, political experts say it will not solidify President Obama's re-election in 2012. Instead, several...

Officials describe bin Laden raid

ASSOCIATED PRESS May 3, 2011

WASHINGTON — After nearly a decade of anger and fear, America rejoiced Monday at the demise of Osama bin Laden, the terror mastermind behind the horrific 9/11 attacks. Navy SEALs who killed the world's...

Stutsman to run for state House

DI STAFF May 2, 2011

Johnson County Board of Supervisor Sally Stutsman said she plans to run for an Iowa House seat in the 2012 election. Stutsman plans to run in House District 77, a new district that includes a larger portion...

Fire causes $75,000 in damages

DI STAFF May 2, 2011

The Iowa City Fire Department is investigating the cause of a fire that occurred early Sunday morning. According to a press release, the Iowa City Fire Department responded to a fire at 434 S. Johnson...

Daily Iowan TV wins awards

DI STAFF May 2, 2011

Daily Iowan Television won 14 awards from the Iowa Broadcast News Association, including three first place finishes. The awards ceremony took place April 30 in Des Moines. Daily Iowan TV took the top...

Locals react to bin Laden death

Local residents and University of Iowa students celebrated Sunday night after learning United States troops had killed Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, the mastermind behind the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Many...