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

UI chosen to hold regional classics conference

LAUREN COFFEY April 19, 2013

Classic stories written by philosophers such as Aristotle and Homer have been told for centuries, and the University of Iowa is being recognized for continuing to make innovations in this ancient field....

Iowa City’s Capanna to close after failing to meet financial obligations

NICK HASSETT April 19, 2013

A coffee shop that has been in Iowa City since 2006 will close its doors in May, but one of the owners says he hopes to allow coffee to stay in its place. Capanna Coffee & Gelato, 136 S. Dubuque St.,...

Iowa City commission nixes rezoning of Chauncey site; project to continue

NICK HASSETT April 19, 2013

It was a meeting that many against the Chauncey development in Iowa City considered to be their best chance to stop the “shadow.” But ultimately, the Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission...

UI wants new Kinnick scoreboard, sound system

BRENT GRIFFITHS April 19, 2013

The state Board of Regents will consider the University of Iowa’s request for a new scoreboard for Kinnick Stadium at its next meeting. The UI has requested up to $4.5 million to install a new video...

Office tower, condos, parking ramp set for Riverfront Crossings

QUENTIN MISIAG April 19, 2013

As one historically significant building is set to face demolition, another downtown Iowa City landmark will receive nearly $8 million in preservation efforts. And both efforts are thanks to one Iowa...

Locals rally in the Ped Mall to fight climate change

HILLARY ROSENCRANTS April 19, 2013

Local climate-change activists met Thursday outside Rep. Dave Loebsack’s office on the Pedestrian Mall to rally for climate-change legislation, and proponents say today’s children are a primary...

UI students report damages, inconveniences after Wednesday’s storm, mudslide

MICHELLE KIM April 19, 2013

The impact of this week’s rain did not touch all residents in Iowa City, but it did bring an unpleasant surprise to residents of Mayflower Residence Hall. Around 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, UI freshman...

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