Skip to Main Content
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

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...

Councilors discuss plans to revamp downtown

EMILY HOERNER May 3, 2011

Balancing all of downtown Iowa City's housing options and retail and office space will likely be a priority in coming years, Iowa City city councilors said Monday. During a City Council work session Monday...

GOP hopeful Rick Santorum speaks on education, gay marriage

JON FRANK May 3, 2011

Potential GOP presidential nomination candidate Rick Santorum championed himself as a socially and economically conservative candidate before a crowd of roughly 20 on Monday in the IMU. The former Pennsylvania...

District parents concerned over free/reduced lunch kids

LUKE VOELZ May 3, 2011

Iowa City School District parents said they're still concerned about a resource imbalance caused by the district's proposed new elementary school boundaries. The boundaries, which are being changed to...

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...

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...

Osama Bin Laden dead

ASSOCIATED PRESS May 2, 2011

WASHINGTON — Osama bin Laden, the glowering mastermind behind the 9/11 terror attacks that murdered thousands of Americans, was killed in an operation led by the United States, President Obama said Sunday. A...

City to discuss downtown plans

ALISON SULLIVAN May 2, 2011

Iowa City business owners know what they want. Now, it's up to city councilors to decide on their own plans before the two groups collaborate on the future of downtown. The Iowa City City Council will...

Branstad talks alternative energy

JON FRANK May 2, 2011

Alternative energy could provide a path toward realizing two of Gov. Terry Branstad's main goals: bringing 200,000 jobs to Iowa over the next five years and increasing family income by 25 percent, the...

Gupta praises UI’s research, values

NINA EARNEST May 2, 2011

University of Iowa provost candidate Yash Gupta says he intends to stay at the UI if he is selected for the position. Gupta, the current dean of Johns Hopkins Carey School of Business, fielded questions...