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

IC man charged after denting squad car, kicking officer

DI STAFF December 2, 2011

An Iowa City man faces numerous charges after he allegedly became violent toward his mother Sunday. According to a complaint by Iowa City police, Stephen Mutinda, 20, was at the University of Iowa...

Hope House resident charged after reportedly being caught with drugs

DI STAFF December 2, 2011

A Coralville man was charged Wednesday with possession of a controlled substance and possession of contraband in a correctional facility after he allegedly tried to conceal prescription drugs during...

Iowa City City Council to explore legislative priorities

DI STAFF December 2, 2011

A list of legislative priorities compiled by the Metropolitan Coalition is set to be placed on the Iowa City City Council's agenda for the Dec. 6 work session. The priorities include diversifying revenue...

Athletics officials discuss new golf and gymnastic facilities

DI STAFF December 2, 2011

The University of Iowa Athletics Department has tentative plans to build a new indoor practice golf facility and practice gymnastic facility. UI officials discussed building a new indoor practice golf...

Local comedian’s show benefits charities

JORDAN MONTGOMERY December 2, 2011

For the past two years, local comedian Nathan Timmel has hosted a comedy show to raise money for various charities. On Saturday, his third Comedy for Charity show will raise funds for the St. Baldrick's...

New study reveals IC spending power

ASMAA ELKEURTI December 2, 2011

Research recently released by the city shows Iowa City's economic potential is substantial and may be more attractive for businesses than what prior census counts show. Divaris Real Estate has worked...

Historic Sutliff bridge to be rebuilt

AUDREY ROEN December 2, 2011

To the community of Sutliff — located approximately 12 miles northeast of Iowa City — an old bridge heavily damaged three years ago was more than just a way to walk from one bank of the Cedar River...

UI athletics aims to hire diverse employees

DORA GROTE December 2, 2011

University of Iowa Athletics Department officials said Thursday said they are "working hard" to diversify the staff. The Athletics Department has just under 200 full-time employees, including...

Local pop-up store spurs variety downtown

MATT STARNS December 2, 2011

A new seasonal store downtown is taking a local approach to holiday shopping. December, 30 S. Clinton St., is a partnership among Catherine Champion, the owner of Catherine's, 7 S. Dubuque St., Prairie...

Caucus candidates disagree on defense spending

HAYLEY BRUCE December 2, 2011

Republican presidential-caucus candidates disagree on whether cuts to defense spending would undermine national security. Though experts agree budget cuts are necessary to ease the federal deficit,...

UI alumni: "Vibe" more important when choosing where to live

JORDYN REILAND December 2, 2011

Thomas Rinehart likes to "keep it weird" in Portland. The University of Iowa alum completed an M.D. in 2008 and went to the city to begin his residency. "You ask people why they move...

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