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

Iowa City man faces a number of charges after a violent dispute

DI STAFF September 9, 2013

An Iowa City man faces a number of charges for alleged violent actions. Joshua Simmons, 29, was charged Sept. 6 with assault causing bodily injury, false imprisonment, going armed with intent, and first-degree...

Officials conduct a public intoxication arrest that turns into a prescription drug offense

DI STAFF September 9, 2013

A Manchester man has been accused of possessing drugs. Nathan Barron, 33, was charged Sept. 6 with first-offense possession of prescription drugs. According to an Iowa City police complaint, officers...

A man is accused of assault in the downtown area

DI STAFF September 9, 2013

Police report that a local man has recently assaulted another man downtown. Chad Sharkey, 18, was charged Sept. 1 with assault causing bodily injury. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Sharkey...

Fraudulent wire transfers result in a loss of $62,920.06 for MidwestOne Bank

DI STAFF September 9, 2013

MidwestOne Bank has suffered a loss of $62,920.06 because of an alleged fraudulent wire transfer. Micky Davis, 59, Ainsworth, Neb., was charged Jan. 15 with first-degree theft. According to an Iowa...

A man is accused of forging a check for $629.51

DI STAFF September 9, 2013

A local man has been accused of forging a check. Christopher Strickland, 29, was charged Sunday with forgery and third-degree theft. According to an Iowa City police complaint, the defendant entered...

Local citizen Jim Tate hopes to bring a new perspective to the Iowa City School Board

JULIA DAVIS September 9, 2013

On Tuesday, while many area residents will vote for new Iowa City School District board members, candidate Jim Tate will once again be waiting in anticipation to see if he will get a chance to serve on...

Citizens rally to protest military action in Syria

DI STAFF September 9, 2013

More than 90 Iowa City citizens rallied on Sunday night to protest violent actions in Syria. Members from PEACE Iowa and Veterans for Peace were joined by supporters from the community to raise awareness...

All Hawkapalooza events are cancelled for September 26

ABIGAIL MEIER September 9, 2013

For the first time in its history, the University of Iowa’s annual Hawkapalooza concert and additional events have been canceled because of unforeseen circumstances. The concert, scheduled for...

An Iowa City parent and educator is running for school board

MEGAN SANCHEZ September 9, 2013

After noticing a number of misperceptions as President of a local elementary Parent Teacher Organization, for Jason Lewis, a run for a seat on the state’s fifth largest school district’s board...

UI officials revise dining plans due to student recommendations

REBECCA MORIN September 9, 2013

Sunday dinners just got a lot closer to home — in fact, students are no longer required to leave campus to grab a bite. After several student comments and recommendations, University of Iowa officials...

UI official seeks position as City Councilman

MICHELLE KIM September 9, 2013

A long-time Coralville resident known as a professor and researcher at the University of Iowa, has announced to seek a position as a Coralville City Councilman. Chris Turner, a University of Iowa professor...

Locals respond to Pres. Obama’s college affordability plan

GABRIELLA DUNN September 9, 2013

In light of continually rising tuition costs, a recently developed plan by President Obama aimed at making college more affordable for the middle class has drawn both skepticism and praise locally. The...

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