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 approves Hwy 6 and Sycamore Street plans

DI STAFF June 20, 2012

The Iowa City City Council approved plans, specifications, and estimated costs Tuesday for the U.S. Highway 6 and Sycamore Street intersection-improvement project. According to city documents, the project...

Councilors approve plans for Hwy 1 Trail Project

DI STAFF June 20, 2012

The Iowa City City Council approved plans for the construction of the Highway 1 Trail Project at its meeting Tuesday. The project involves constructing a 10-foot wide trail along the north side of Highway...

City Council establishes diversity committee

DI STAFF June 20, 2012

The Iowa City City Council voted Tuesday to establish an ad hoc diversity committee to study city operations as they relate to minority populations. The committee will consist of seven members. The councilors...

Los Angeles man charged with disturbing Iowa City Pride Parade

DI STAFF June 20, 2012

A Los Angeles man has been accused of disturbing the Iowa City Pride Parade on June 16. Michael Oren, 58, was charged June 16 with interference with official acts and disorderly conduct. According to...

Medicine dean candidate stresses education, research, patient care

ERIC LIGHTNER June 20, 2012

Jack Elias says education, research, and patient care will provide for a better University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. "We cannot achieve excellence in one area without achieving excellence...

Councilors approve plans for Towncrest medical office

ALY BROWN June 20, 2012

The Iowa City city councilors said they hope to spur expansion in the Towncrest Urban Renewal Area after they approved the first major development in the district. The City Council approved construction...

Community group files ethics complaint against Regent Bruce

DI STAFF June 20, 2012

The Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement filed an ethics complaint against Regent Bruce Rastetter on Tuesday for allegedly abusing his role as a regent. David Goodner, the Iowa City community organizer...

Downtown independent cinema gets green light

ALY BROWN June 20, 2012

Downtown Iowa City will soon have an independent cinema showcasing new releases and old favorites on the silver screen. FilmScene, an independent nonprofit organization in Iowa City, will be temporarily...

Rec Center officials expect rise in patrons over summer

JOE HITCHON June 20, 2012

With the Sun at its hottest on the first day of summer, students and locals continue to flock to the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center to beat the heat. "I exercise year-round here at the Wellness...

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