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

Hawkeyes, Boilermakers face off in the clash of disappointments

BEN ROSS November 9, 2012

Saturdays’s game in Kinnick Stadium will mark the beginning of the end of the season for two teams facing disappointment and unmet expectations. Iowa (4-5, 2-3 Big Ten) is coming off its first...

UI and City’s UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program honored

BRENT GRIFFITHS November 9, 2012

A joint partnership between the University of Iowa and Iowa City was honored at a conference in Ames, according to a city press release. UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program, a housing-stabilization...

North Liberty man charged with indecent exposure

KRISTEN EAST November 9, 2012

A North Liberty man has been accused of assault with intent to commit sexual abuse and indecent exposure after receiving a car ride home from a woman. According to a complaint from the Johnson County...

City Council to vote on urban chicken ordinance

KRISTEN EAST November 9, 2012

Iowa City city councilors will once again consider an ordinance to allow the keeping of backyard chickens. The City Council will vote on the first consideration of an ordinance that would allow Iowa City...

Downtown District wants dogs in the Ped Mall

KRISTEN EAST November 9, 2012

Pet lovers may soon be allowed to have their dogs with them on the Pedestrian Mall. The Iowa City Downtown District has requested that the city councilors amend the city code to allow dogs on the Ped...

Iowa City staff recommends change in duration of mobile vendor permits

KRISTEN EAST November 9, 2012

The city staff has proposed that the duration of a mobile-vending permit be changed from one year to three years in order to provide consistency. The city staff would also like to limit the ownership...

Mom and Dad of the Year honored after home hit with two tornadoes

QUENTIN MISIAG November 9, 2012

Made of more than simple brick and mortar, communities are built upon local leadership, active volunteerism, and in general, people who genuinely care for not themselves but the place they call home and...

UI’s Red Flag campaign brings awareness to dating violence

TIERRA SIMPSON November 9, 2012

When Jacob Oppenheimer’s fraternity brother started withdrawing from his friends and struggling with his classes, Oppenheimer knew something was wrong. “We saw the signs, but we didn’t...

Late night movies return to Bijou Theater

LAUREN COFFEY November 9, 2012

The Bijou has always prided itself on showing independent films that are not your typical mainstream movies. Starting next semester, however, it will once again begin showing more late-night movies that...

Decision on Stutsman’s replacement remains unseen

BRENT GRIFFITHS November 9, 2012

The election may be over, but at least one more decision remains in the Johnson County government. Johnson County Supervisor Sally Stutsman was elected to the Iowa House seat in newly formed House District...

Kid Captain: Adam Weckel races ATVs, plays basketball with prosthetic arm

STACEY MURRAY November 9, 2012

Adam Weckel will zoom past his competitors on his ATV and cross the finish line in first place. Weckel, a 12-year-old from Bettendorf, lost his left forearm from the elbow down after doctors found a malignant...

Iowa City may lift 500-foot rule for bars outside downtown

NICK HASSETT November 9, 2012

Iowa City restaurants outside of downtown may soon benefit from a change in the city’s zoning code — a move several downtown business owners support. One item that could merit future discussion...

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