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

Local woman receives her third or subsequent OWI charge

DI STAFF July 18, 2012

A Cedar Rapids woman was accused of third-offense OWI. Laura Lindquist, 43, Cedar Rapids, was charged July 12 with third-offense OWI. According to a Johnson County Sheriff's Office complaint, an officer...

Coralville man accused of driving under the influence of marijuana

DI STAFF July 18, 2012

A Coralville man was accused of possessing marijuana. Andrew Antill, 20, Coralville, was charged Monday with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and third-offense OWI. According...

UIHC ranked first in state

DI STAFF July 18, 2012

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics were ranked no. 1 in the state by an annual U.S. News & World Report listing of "The Best Hospitals in America." This year marks the first time...

Trial reset for Iowa City man accused of tampering with witness

DI STAFF July 18, 2012

Peng Tang, an Iowa City man accused of first-degree kidnapping, solicitation to commit an aggravated misdemeanor, and tampering with a witness or juror, will face trial for the latter offenses Sept. 4. The...

ICPD seeing increase in catalytic converter thefts

AMY SKARNULIS July 18, 2012

While the Iowa City area has seen 14 catalytic-converter thefts in the past few weeks, several automotive-repair shops say they haven't had customers come in for replacements. Iowa City police Sgt. Denise...

School board approves new City High field

ERIC LIGHTNER July 18, 2012

School officials are excited to be taking the next step in repairing the City High multipurpose field. School Board President Marla Swesey said the board has a responsibility not only to look forward...

Zoning commission to discuss limiting payday lenders

ALY BROWN July 18, 2012

The Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss restricting where payday lenders may open outlets in the city after the Iowa City City Council approved discussions in March. Senior city planner...

Officials: Food prices to increase due to drought

ANNA EGELAND July 18, 2012

As temperatures remain high and rain clouds remain scarce, state experts suggest food prices are likely to skyrocket this fall. The last statewide rain occurred on May 31, and as a result, the state's...

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