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

Man charged after allegedly trying to pull officer down flight of stairs

KRISTEN EAST June 18, 2013

A Coralville man has been charged after allegedly trying to pull an officer down a flight of stairs. Donroy Merrival, 45, was charged Sunday with interfering with official acts causing bodily injury....

Republican Senate candidate stopping in Coralville this summer

KRISTEN EAST June 18, 2013

Sam Clovis, a candidate for Iowa’s open U.S. Senate seat, plans to visit the Coralville Public Library on July 26. Clovis, a Morningside College professor, recently announced his candidacy for the...

New Pioneer Co-Op members vote ‘yes’ to third store

QUENTIN MISIAG June 18, 2013

After being passed over on its plans for a new 20,000-square-foot downtown Iowa City in January, one Iowa City grocery store is moving forward with plans for a third location. And this time around, store...

Councilors to move on red-light cameras, drone ordinance

ROBERT CROZIER June 18, 2013

A long-discussed ordinance that would repeal an automatic traffic-enforcement law in place, as well as ban the use of drones and automatic license-plate recognition systems, will finally see a conclusive...

Campus projects, renovations remain on track despite recent flood risks

ROBERT CROZIER June 18, 2013

Although the Iowa River’s recently spilled-over banks prompted quick defensive action by the University of Iowa to prevent a repeat of the 2008 flood, officials say the flooding has not slowed the...

Iowa City Public Library sees technology interruptions

QUENTIN MISIAG June 18, 2013

Patrons to the Iowa City Public Library today can expect a handful of technology-related closures that are to last until the end of the day. Upgrades to the servers at the Public Library, 123 S. Linn...

UI Main Library Learning Commons completion date delayed

EMMA WILLIS June 18, 2013

Construction has been the face of the University of Iowa Main Library for nearly a full year after construction began in November 2011.   However, despite initial plans to finish a first-phase project...

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