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

An argument over a text message turns into a domestic assault

DI STAFF September 16, 2013

A Coralville man has been accused of choking his girlfriend. Brandon Payne, 18, was charged Sept. 12 with domestic-abuse assault. According to a Coralville police complaint, the defendant and the woman...

Victim allegedly gets phone, wallet, and $500 taken from his person

DI STAFF September 16, 2013

A local man has been accused of robbing another individual. Mack Hartison, 19, was charged June 6 with second-degree robbery. According to an Iowa City police complaint, a man got a phone call from...

Iowa City man allegedly stole a $2,000 bicycle

DI STAFF September 16, 2013

An Iowa City man has been accused of stealing a bike. Franklin Kebschull, 51, was charged Sept. 14 with second-degree theft. According to an Iowa City police complaint, officers usually see Kebschull...

A Burlington man was charged after allegedly assaulting a man

DI STAFF September 16, 2013

A Burlington man has been accused of knocking out a man and breaking his teeth. Guy Williams, 21, was charged Sunday with assault causing bodily injury. According to an Iowa City police complaint, officers...

Iowa City Downtown District hosts first road-race series

DI STAFF September 16, 2013

The skies cleared up just in time for the Marketplace Stampede 3K on Sunday; the race started in downtown Iowa City and moved though the North Side, with nearly 100 participants in attendance. Rain lingered...

Rep. Walt Rogers throws his hat in the ring

MEGAN SANCHEZ September 16, 2013

A member of the Iowa Legislature is taking steps to explore the idea of running for an open seat in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District. One Iowa Representative announced last week he is considering...

Food assistance decreasing in Nov.

GABRIELLA DUNN September 16, 2013

While several indicators have pointed to a recovering American economic system in recent months, the pending expiration of an expansion of a government food agency assistance program could signal further...

Zipcar booms in Iowa City

SHIANNE GRUSS September 16, 2013

Following a more than one year local presence, a European car-sharing service with national roots continues to draw in University of Iowa students, staff, and faculty and Iowa City residents. Zipcar,...

New high-rise offer made

REBECCA MORIN September 16, 2013

In the face of several discussions regarding expanding Iowa City’s skyline upward that brought forth both backlash and praise, another new high-rise appears to be in the planning stages. With construction...

Sustainability booklet enters the market

LILY ABROMEIT September 16, 2013

To better coincide with recently enacted measures, local student government officials are hoping a new information platform can be the desired driving force in encouraging further day-to-day sustainability...

Iowa trailing in molly trend

REBECCA MORIN September 16, 2013

A new trend in the realm of pill-popping drug use that in recent months has gained a cult-like following now appears to have consumed high-school and college crowds across the nation. However, officials...

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