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

More Internet shoppers become victims of wire fraud

ABE TEKIPPE June 24, 2009

Bethany DeCoster, a recent UI graduate, paid $50 last summer for downloadable “anti-virus software.” But when she submitted her credit-card information, the program turned out to be a virus. Such...

Iowa City industrial park dangles incentives

CHRIS CLARK June 24, 2009

The Iowa City Economic Development Committee is trying to attract companies to a new industrial park in the southeast area of Iowa City. Officials are planning to offer Good Job Incentives — in the...

Economy can’t trim beauty salon success

EMILY MELVOLD June 24, 2009

Salons have evolved from their single-sink, heavy hairspray, perming predecessors pictured in the likes of Steel Magnolias. Today they are making changes to keep on top of their market and stay ahead...

More shoppers take five-fingered discount

ABE TEKIPPE June 24, 2009

Retailers across the United States are reporting a spike in shoplifting, a trend reflected in local statistics. Iowa City police records indicate the department is on track for a five-year high. From...

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