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

Point/Counterpoint: Which team made the best moves at the MLB trade deadline?

DI STAFF August 1, 2013

Texas Rangers There are two types of teams during the weeks leading up to the MLB trade deadline: Buyers and sellers. The Texas Rangers are buyers. They currently sit second in the AL West with a 59-49...

Sindlinger ready to bring experience to Hawkeyes

RYAN YOUNG August 1, 2013

Average golfers might never hit a hole in one in their golf careers — maybe one, if they’re lucky. “My parents and grandparents would take me out golfing all the time as a kid,” she...

Dixon impresses during summer months

JACOB SHEYKO August 1, 2013

Melissa Dixon torched teams coming off the bench last season. This was evident in Game Time League play, and it appears as if that will stay constant this upcoming season. The only difference may be...

USPS to hold meeting regarding Iowa City location

DI STAFF August 1, 2013

The U.S. Postal Service will hold a public meeting at City Hall next week regarding a proposed project for the Iowa City location. Officials hope to gather public input and discuss a project for the Iowa...

UI law school expands existing degrees, adds new programs

DI STAFF August 1, 2013

The University of Iowa College of Law will offer several new degrees, and it has expanded several existing programs. New to the college is a two-year path to the Juris Doctorate for international students...

Fifth suspect in July 15 robbery arrested in Georgia

DI STAFF August 1, 2013

Iowa City police have located the fifth suspect in a robbery that occurred earlier this month. Christopher Kelly, 31, Iowa City, was arrested in Smyrna, Ga., on Tuesday on warrants for first-degree robbery-joint...

Man charged with third OWI

DI STAFF August 1, 2013

A North Liberty man has been charged after allegedly driving while intoxicated. Jacob Garot, 26, was charged on Wednesday with possession of a controlled substance and a third OWI. According to a police...

Man charged after threatening woman with knife

DI STAFF August 1, 2013

A local man has been charged after allegedly threatening a woman with a knife. Gary Oldaker, 48, was charged on Sunday with first-degree harassment and on Monday with an alcohol violation. According...

Man charged with multiple thefts

DI STAFF August 1, 2013

A man has been charged after allegedly committing numerous thefts. Samuel Buatti, 18, was charged on Monday with first-degree theft, second-degree theft, and third-degree burglary. According to a police...

Voter registration sees some changes

DI STAFF August 1, 2013

Iowa’s voter registration is in for a shakeup. Beginning today, county auditors across Iowa’s 99 counties will start using new, revised voter-registration and absentee-request forms. The...

Fields to serve on education commission

DI STAFF August 1, 2013

A member of the Iowa City School Board is among 20 Iowans tapped by the Iowa Legislature to serve on a state commission to aid in the implementation of new education-reform law. Patti Fields, who was...

No upper floor renovations planned for Panchero’s location

QUENTIN MISIAG August 1, 2013

While recent months have seen continued change to the downtown Iowa City landscape, one restaurant with local roots has decided to go against the redevelopment grain. Following aggressive historic rehabilitation...

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