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

Former murder suspect Thompson won’t serve more time

MANDI CAROZZA February 18, 2013

Charles Thompson will not serve any additional time in jail for his involvement in the 2009 slaying of Iowa City landlord John Versypt. Thompson, 20, was charged with accessory after the fact, an aggravated...

New $7M housing unit may come to Iowa City

LAUREN COFFEY February 18, 2013

The Iowa City City Council will vote Tuesday on a resolution to approve a multifamily housing development — one that would aid in replacing housing lost in the 2008 flood. The company, 4 Zero 4 LLC,...

New nail salon aims to bring diversity to downtown Iowa City

QUENTIN MISIAG February 18, 2013

After more than four years, nearly 5 feet of floodwater, and a two mile move, Dalena Tran’s V’s Nail Studio is once again back in business — this time aiming to draw a more diverse clientele...

UI adds Wind Energy certificate

REBECCA MORIN February 18, 2013

With one of the nation’s highest wind-energy capacity, Iowa is continuing to increase its involvement with sustainable energy production — this time at the higher-education level. The University...

UI College of Education regroups following former dean’s resignation

CASSIDY RILEY February 18, 2013

One University of Iowa official says interim Dean Nicholas Colangelo has worked “tirelessly” to help the College of Education move forward after what some called a crisis last semester. “It’s...

Iowa City officials, business owners react to possible minimum wage increase

BRENT GRIFFITHS February 18, 2013

University of Iowa students and other workers across the country may see an increase in the minimum wage — President Obama has suggested to raise it from $7.25 to $9. However, some believe the proposed...

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