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

City Council to hold public hearing on Highway 1 Trail Project plans

DI STAFF June 15, 2012

The Iowa City City Council will hold a public hearing approving plans, specifications, and estimated cost for the construction of the Highway 1 Trail Project. The project entails constructing a 10-foot...

Davenport man gets two years in prison for writing threatening letter to Obama

DI STAFF June 15, 2012

A Davenport man was sentenced to two years in prison for sending a letter threatening to kill the President Obama. According to an Iowa Department of Justice press release, Tommy Krueger, 24, was sentenced...

Two men face drug charges

DI STAFF June 15, 2012

Two Coralville men face drug charges. Aaron Weiland, 29, was charged Wednesday with failure to affix a drug tax stamp and controlled-substance violation. Timothy Kelly, 41, was charged Wednesday with...

Woman faces harassment, criminal-mischief charges

DI STAFF June 15, 2012

An Iowa City woman has been accused of intentionally damaging another woman's clothing and threatening her with a wooden stick. Myosha Johnson, 21, 2120 Taylor Drive, was charged Tuesday with second-degree...

Trial set for lawsuit by widow of former UI professor

DI STAFF June 15, 2012

A jury trial date has been set in a lawsuit filed by the widow of a former University of Iowa law professor against the state of Iowa. The professor died of colon cancer in June 2011 while under the care...

Thompson sentencing postponed until October

DI STAFF June 15, 2012

Sentencing for an Iowa City man connected to the slaying of an Iowa City landlord has been postponed until 10 a.m. Oct. 19. Charles William Curtis Thompson, 19, had initially been charged with first-degree...

Two historic Iowa City homes saved from demolition

ALY BROWN June 15, 2012

The Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission turned down a proposal to demolish two houses on Governor St. in order to make way for a fraternity Thursday night. The 111 S. Governor house was constructed...

Nite Ride to run all summer despite low ridership

NICHOLAS MILLER June 15, 2012

Nite Ride operations were suspended last summer because of low ridership and as an attempt to save money, but this summer, officials say, the service is here to stay. "Last summer was a trial to...

Camp Invention makes science fun

ERIC LIGHTNER June 15, 2012

Old, taken-apart electronics and recycled materials lay scattered on the classroom floors at Lucas Elementary, where 45 jubilant students brought their imaginations to life. "I like it a lot, because...

Board of Supervisors approve new animal shelter funding

ANNA EGELAND June 15, 2012

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 Thursday night to provide funding for the Iowa City animal shelter, which will replace the shelter destroyed in the 2008 flood. The estimated contribution...

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