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

Victim described as ‘caring landlord, family man’

REGINA ZILBERMINTS October 12, 2009

CORDOVA, Ill. — John Versypt spent most of last week winterizing his cream- and charcoal-colored motor home. He waxed the entire structure by hand — he thought he could do better than a machine —...

Missing UI student possibly found in Cedar Rapids

MARLEEN LINARES October 12, 2009

A rescue search team believes it found the body of missing UI student Jacques Similhomme on Oct. 10 along the Cedar River. According to Cedar Rapids police, authorities found the body near Tait Cummins...

Forum to discuss Hancher relocation today

SAM LANE October 12, 2009

The public will have one of its final opportunities to weigh in on the relocation of Hancher Auditorium tonight. The second and final forum on this issue, which will start at 6 p.m. in Macbride Auditorium,...

Budget cuts hit Iowa City schools

HOLLY HINES October 12, 2009

The Iowa City School District will need to use the majority of its reserve money to cover the roughly $5.6 million in cuts it faces after recent statewide budget reductions. The slash comes after Gov....

Spotlight Iowa City: The mother of whistlers

ALISSA ROSEN October 9, 2009

Connie Roberts makes whistles. But they’re hardly the typical, 25-cent plastic noisemakers a gym coach would wear around his neck. “I like to use everyday objects and give them a little twist,”...

Bazzell out in council election

DI STAFF October 9, 2009

Official results from the Oct. 3 Iowa City City Council primary confirm Jared Bazzell is no longer on the ballot. Officials waited until 1 p.m. Thursday to count any absentee ballots and overseas votes...

United Way to train emergency volunteers

DI STAFF October 9, 2009

The United Way of Johnson County will hold two training sessions for community members interested in volunteering at the Emergency Center during times of disaster. The Emergency Volunteer Center provides...

Man charged in robberies

DI STAFF October 9, 2009

Police arrested an Iowa City man allegedly connected to two armed gas-station robberies following a Wednesday robbery, Iowa City police reported. Police charged Benjamin Lewis, 28, with three counts of...

Culver wields big budget cleaver

NICK PEDLEY October 9, 2009

Gov. Chet Culver’s sweeping budget cuts forced UI officials into emergency meetings on Thursday. Some officials have hinted at midyear tuition hikes and faculty layoffs. The systemwide freeze is in...

Locals find body, gun on Southeast Side

CLARA HOGAN October 9, 2009

Police are investigating a suspicious death on the Southeast Side of town after witnesses said they found a man lying next to a gun in the hallway of Broadway Condominiums. Officers arrived on scene at...

Authorities brace for wild football weekend

DANNY VALENTINE October 9, 2009

Homecoming weekend. Check. Night game. Yes. Undefeated Hawkeye team against a big-time rival. Definitely. “It could be the perfect storm,” said Iowa City police Sgt. Troy Kelsay. Any one of these...

Magic may roll to a stop for the bus

CHRIS CURTLAND October 9, 2009

Iowa City’s epic Magic Bus has rolled to Miami, Las Vegas, Key West, the Indy 500, and Pasadena, Calif., for the Rose Bowl in 1991. But when this year’s football and tailgating season ends, it might...