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

Woman was accused of forging a check

REBECCA MORIN May 13, 2013

A Cedar Rapids woman has been accused of forging a check for $346.89. Amanda Brown, 23, was charged March 26 with forgery and fourth-degree theft. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Iowa City...

Local group speaks out against SEATS cuts

NICK HASSETT May 13, 2013

Johnson County residents against cuts to transit services have made their voices heard in council chambers across the county. But one local group sees the potential cuts as a symptom of a larger problem. The...

UI students launch charitable clothing line

REBECCA MORIN May 13, 2013

Four University of Iowa students came together to create a company that not only benefited themselves, but it also gave back to the community. Widespread Threads is a start-up online clothing company...

Downtown Iowa City building renovation program awards more than $1.3 million for improvements

QUENTIN MISIAG May 13, 2013

Tattered awnings, chipped façades and leaky windows are evidence that the nearly 280 businesses n downtown and the North Side Marketplace have witnessed a lot of wear and tear in the last few decades....

Cedar Falls retailer opening new downtown Iowa City location this week

QUENTIN MISIAG May 13, 2013

A Cedar Falls retailer carrying a handful of up-and-coming American-made designer lines is hoping to make its mark locally, with the opening of a new two-level downtown women’s boutique. Owner Stevie...

Johnson County parties discuss plans for 2014 election after Rand Paul visit

BRENT GRIFFITHS May 13, 2013

While the 2014 midterm elections are more than a year away, both of Johnson County parties’ weekend events offered a small preview of what local Republicans and Democrats hope will lead them to victory. Sen....

UI REACH graduation marks 5th year of program

LAUREN COFFEY May 13, 2013

The auditorium in the Pappajohn Business Building echoed with sounds of laughter and the occasional crack in speakers’ voices as tears slid down their faces. Twenty-two students sat in graduation...

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