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

This column is not about Casey Anthony

ADAM B SULLIVAN July 13, 2011

A presidential candidate visiting Iowa called for reducing federal support for low-income college students. A convicted killer here in Iowa City escaped and ran free for a few days. A young boy in eastern...

Selling a sham

MATT HEINZE July 13, 2011

Understanding the economy and the debt crisis might not be the most important qualification for Republicans in the Iowa caucuses. Don’t believe me? Just ask Bob Vander Plaats. Last week, Vander Plaats...

Perfect storm for Iowa prisons needs immediate attention

DI EDITORIAL BOARD July 13, 2011

Corrections officers throughout the nine state prisons in Iowa are concerned about the safety and security of institution workers, prisoners, and the public. In a July 5 press conference, corrections...

Iowa football unranked in latest edition of popular video game

CODY GREDELL July 13, 2011

On Tuesday, video-game company EA Sports released NCAA Football 12, the newest edition of its popular college-football franchise. The Iowa football team, which was ranked the No. 10 squad in NCAA Football...

Cartwright and Company win third-straight Prime Time contest

KYLE HUGHES July 13, 2011

Bryce Cartwright may end up leading his team to a Prime Time League championship. The Iowa guard recorded 14 points and 8 assists in a 99-84 victory in North Liberty on Tuesday, sending his team into...

Hubbard’s blunder leads to Prime Time loss

BEN SCHUFF July 13, 2011

Anthony Hubbard has dominated the Prime Time League all summer long, but he’s not perfect. The Iowa forward admitted he mishandled the final play of Tuesday’s game, a mistake that resulted in a 87-85...

City Council approves considering UniverCity sales

DI STAFF July 13, 2011

The Iowa City City Council, on a 7-0 vote Tuesday night, decided to consider a proposal to sell two single-family homes in Iowa City. Under a grant for the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program,...

IC School Board submits budget requests

DI STAFF July 13, 2011

The Iowa City School Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve the Legislative Committee’s three priority recommendations to be submitted to the Iowa Association of School Boards. These recommendations...

Iowa Braille School campus could be without power for a week

DI STAFF July 13, 2011

An official at the Iowa Braille School, which was severely damaged during Monday’s storms, said power may not be restored to the campus for as long as a week. The news came when Superintendent Patrick...

Coralville man arrested for assault with weapon

DI STAFF July 13, 2011

Coralville police arrested a man after he allegedly assaulted a woman with a knife. Moris Mauricio Trujillo, 29, was charged July 12 with domestic-abuse assault while displaying a weapon. According...

Five arrested after police find marijuana

DI STAFF July 13, 2011

Police arrested five local people Monday after allegedly finding marijuana, packaging material, scales, drug paraphernalia, and numerous other items in an Iowa City home. According to reports, officers...

Summer of the Arts director balances passion for arts, love for family

LINDSAY DOUGLAS July 13, 2011

Lisa Barnes’ hard working heart pumps her passion for the arts, and always has. Her appreciation for art came early in her life, when she watched her mother dabble in the arts. “Mom wanted to be...

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