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

Reforming gun laws and why we all have a stake in mental health

GUEST OPINION January 23, 2012

On Jan. 7 and 8, we observed the anniversary of a tragic event: the killing of Christina Green (a child who loved Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords), Giffords' bodyguard, and innocent bystanders. Giffords...

Bus-barriers to education

EMILY INMAN January 23, 2012

The attainment of a quality education brings with it a diverse number of opportunities for the future: jobs, entrepreneurship, economic competitiveness, and success, among many others. Very often, however,...

Time to reform a flawed bus-system

GUEST EDITORIAL January 23, 2012

I do not use the Iowa City bus-system, but for the past two years I have seen our community struggle to understand and deal with disturbances outside the Old Capitol Town Center: crowds of youth waiting...

Small leaf fire causes smoke at Hillcrest

DI STAFF January 23, 2012

A small leaf fire occurred outside Hillcrest Residence Hall over the weekend. The Iowa City Fire Department responded to reports of smoke in a west side stairwell around 11:30 p.m Jan. 20, according...

Iowa City man allegedly had BAC over .3

DI STAFF January 23, 2012

An Iowa City man has been charged on Jan. 19 with operating a vehicle while being intoxicated. According to an Iowa City police report, law enforcement responded the parking lot of Kum & Go, 513...

Weekend fire sends man to hospital

DI STAFF January 23, 2012

A man has been hospitalized after a fire at 1132 Ash St. The Iowa City Fire Department responded to a fire at a two-story house around 6 a.m. Jan. 21. All people were evacuated, and the fire was put...

Iowa City native spreads awareness to fight cancer

JULIA JESSEN January 23, 2012

Jessie Griffith's rubber bracelets create mini rainbows just above her wrists. Each has a message, and almost all of the messages have to do with cancer. Griffith is avidly trying to do anything she...

Public pension plans face scrutiny

ASMAA ELKEURTI January 23, 2012

The advocacy group Taxpayers United of America is calling for pension reform across Iowa. Officials from the anti-tax group said million-dollar pension payout plans need to be seriously evaluated...

Further restructuring for UI Int’l Programs not yet determined

CHASTITY DILLARD January 23, 2012

Recent changes in the University of Iowa International Programs will shift recruitment duties to other departments. The elimination of two assistant deans, Scott King and Janis Perkins, will put more...

Iowa City union may see wage increases despite potential cuts

AUDREY DWYER January 23, 2012

Some Iowa City workers could get a raise this year, and others might lose their jobs. The Iowa City City Council is expected to vote Tuesday on a measure that would raise wages for the city's union...

Iowa City, UI promote healthy lifestyles with free classes, incentives

KRISTEN EAST January 23, 2012

  Moving muscles can be a drag when subzero temperatures tend to put people into hibernation, said UI sophomore Brittany Hesse. "I definitely think it's harder with the harsh winter conditions...

Local businesses bothered by Old Capitol Mall bus stop crowds

CONRAD SWANSON January 23, 2012

Downtown business owners say crowds of teens are bringing headaches to their stores, rather than money. Loitering, theft, and fighting are among the most common complaints, and many store owners and...

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