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

A failure of the mental-health system

GUEST OPINION July 25, 2011

After seven months of being without five medications — a cocktail mixture consisting of antidepressants and anti-psychotics — I arrived at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics emergency room...

The implosion of Bob Vander Plaats

SHAY O'REILLY July 25, 2011

Bob Vander Plaats, fresh off a failed bid for Terrace Hill, had surprisingly positive momentum. After spearheading a successful campaign — along with his brand-new organization, the Family Leader —...

More minorities ought to step into city council race

DI EDITORIAL BOARD July 25, 2011

On Nov. 8, Iowa City citizens will cast ballots to fill three City Council seats. As of today, the registered prospective candidates who will fill these ballots are all white males. Not one person of color,...

Football Big Three: Trap games

SETH ROBERTS July 25, 2011

The Iowa football team is young and inexperienced, two factors that generally point to a mediocre season. Still, the Hawkeyes have a reasonably favorable schedule — but that doesn't mean opposing teams...

Basabe’s post presence vital in PTL championship

BEN SCHUFF July 25, 2011

Melsahn Basabe's biggest impact in Sunday evening's Prime Time League championship wasn't his 17 points. Nor was it his team-high 13 rebounds and 5 assists. Instead, it was his mere presence on the court. At...

Aaron White clutch in Prime Time

ERIK PAPKE July 25, 2011

Aaron White didn't take long to endear himself to Hawkeye basketball fans. The incoming Iowa freshman scored a game-high 26 points and hit a game-winning lay-up as time expired to give his Prime Time...

Alleged IC thief turns himself in

DI STAFF July 25, 2011

An Iowa City man turned himself over to authorities after he "felt bad" about stealing nearly $1,500 of merchandise from Target. Robert Lee Mitchell III, 25, 540 Dubuque St., was charged July...

Hiawatha woman charged with possession

DI STAFF July 25, 2011

Deputies with the Johnson County Sheriff's Office arrested a Hiawatha woman after they allegedly discovered heroin in the seat she was sitting on. Tami Lyn Ray, 39, was charged July 22 with possession...

Obama challenger Harry Braun in Iowa City this week

DI STAFF July 25, 2011

Democratic presidential candidate Harry Braun will be campaigning in Iowa City this week with his wife, Lucille Braun. Braun will be in town today through Friday. A press release said outdoor events...

Retired UI prof ‘educates to innovate’

BRITTANY TREVICK July 25, 2011

One week before her friend's wedding, Gina Schatteman was riding her bike when a car backed into her. The collision broke her leg and put her in a wheelchair while she recovered. But that didn't stop her. Seven...

Americans with Disabilities Act hits 21st anniversary with celebration in Eastern Iowa

CHASTITY DILLARD July 25, 2011

Swishing from side to side, Andy Yohe, wearing a white No. 19 jersey, fired a hockey puck across the rink and into the goal. Shoppers passing by the Coral Ridge hockey rink stopped to watch the seemingly...

UI liberal arts in search of dean following Maxson resignation announcement

KATIE HEINE July 25, 2011

A University of Iowa dean with one of the school's longest streaks of service will step down. Linda Maxson, the dean of the UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, announced her resignation July 22,...

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