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 splash pads to turn off on Sept. 20

DI STAFF September 17, 2013

Despite recent above-normal temperatures, the chance for area residents to enjoy some of Iowa City’s newest outdoor recreational offerings is coming to a close for the season. Iowa City splash...

UI to test Hawk Alert System Wednesday

DI STAFF September 17, 2013

As required by federal law, the University of Iowa will test its emergency-notification system Wednesday. The Hawk Alert system, used to notify the campus community of threats to physical safety in emergency...

Murphy-Brookfield Books closing, Haunted Bookshop moving into store’s area

DI STAFF September 17, 2013

A new round of changes are coming for one popular Iowa City historic district. Murphy-Brookfield Books, 219 N. Gilbert St., will close after 33 years in business, then transition to an online-only platform....

UI hosts reading of Constitution in honor of anniversary

DI STAFF September 17, 2013

In honor of the 226th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution, the University of Iowa will host a reading of the document. At noon today, there will be an official reading of the Constitution...

Coralville man charged after allegedly breaking into multiple apartments

DI STAFF September 17, 2013

A Coralville man has been accused of breaking into numerous apartments. Faraji Hubbard, 32, was charged Sept. 15 with two counts of second-degree burglary. According to an Iowa City police complaint,...

Iowa City man charged after allegedly stealing cable TV services from Mediacom

DI STAFF September 17, 2013

An Iowa City man has been accused of stealing cable-TV services from Mediacom. Michael O’Donnal, 51, was charged between March and September with third-degree theft. According to an Iowa City police...

Local man charged after allegedly stealing headphones from Kmart

DI STAFF September 17, 2013

A local man has been charged after allegedly stealing a pair of headphones from Kmart. Jimmy Nettles, 50, address unknown, was charged Sunday with first-offense aggravated theft. According to an Iowa...

Local chef competes in national competition

ABIGAIL MEIER September 17, 2013

One local chef may put Iowa City on the national map for an original muffin recipe. Aimee Kirkpatrick, the general manager of the bakery at the Java House, 211½ E. Washington St., has been selected...

Newly revised grant program to boost applications

LILY ABROMEIT September 17, 2013

In an effort to help graduate and professional students become more successful in reaching their goals, student leaders are revamping an existing grant program. Over the past four years, the Executive...

UI faculty member seeks position on Coralville City Council

GABRIELLA DUNN September 17, 2013

Another University of Iowa official concerned with Coralville’s current financial foothold has entered the race for a seat on the city’s governing body. Mark Winkler, the director of the...

Locals react to tuition freeze expansion possibility

MEGAN SANCHEZ September 17, 2013

Members of the state Board of Regents and legislators are expressing optimism for a proposal that would extend the current tuition freeze for another year. On Sep. 12, regents met with the Iowa Legislative...

Iowa senator announces campaign for governor

CASSIDY RILEY September 17, 2013

A Des Moines businessman and Iowa senator announced on Monday that he would seek the Democratic nomination for governor. Sen. Jack Hatch, D-Des Moines, has served in the Iowa Legislature for 22 years...

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