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

City Council approves downtown WiFi service

DI STAFF September 18, 2013

In a 7-0 vote, Iowa City City Council approved the Pedestrian Mall Wi-Fi resolution Tuesday evening. The Iowa City Downtown District has negotiated with South Slope to provide limited free Wi-Fi service...

West Side Levee Project sees adjustments

DI STAFF September 18, 2013

Overhead electrical facilities must be converted to underground electrical facilities to continue with the West Side Levee Project, the Iowa City City Council said Tuesday. The resolution was approved...

Iowa City man charged after assaulting his brother

DI STAFF September 18, 2013

An Iowa City man has been accused of assaulting his brother. Brandon Blake, 22, was charged Tuesday with domestic abuse-assault without intent causing injury and second-degree criminal mischief. According...

Iowa City men charged after breaking into unlocked truck

DI STAFF September 18, 2013

Two Iowa City men have been accused of stealing items worth more than $1,000 from a truck. Devinity Reynolds, 22, and Undre McClure, 20, were charged Monday with third-degree burglary from an unoccupied...

UI celebrates Constitution Day

DI STAFF September 18, 2013

In honor of the 226th anniversary of the signing of the historical document, University of Iowa ROTC cadets took turns in reading parts of the Constitution on Tuesday in a ceremony at the IMU. Local students,...

Q&A: Beatles cover band

EMMA MCCLATCHEY September 18, 2013

Dubbed the Ultimate Beatles Tribute Band, the Fab Four will bring its meticulously sculpted renditions of Beatles hits to the Englert Theater, 221 E. Washington St., at 8 p.m. Wednesday. The California-based...

Speaker addresses transgender issues

JULIA DAVIS September 18, 2013

When the topic of transgender issues comes into conversation, a vast majority of society is unaware of the extent of these issues or even what it means to be transgender in the first place. For this reason,...

Iowa Senator, governor hopeful stumps in IC

MEGAN SKUSTER September 18, 2013

After formally announcing his bid for the Iowa gubernatorial seat Monday, a Des Moines businessman stumped in Iowa City, albeit in a laid-back fashion. For Sen. Jack Hatch, D-Des Moines, a longtime real-estate...

UI Greek life sees growth

LILY ABROMEIT September 18, 2013

In line with a yearly pattern, Hubbard Park was crowded Monday afternoon with current and prospective sorority members, signaling continued growth for the University of Iowa’s sorority community....

City Council approves high-rise plans

REBECCA MORIN September 18, 2013

As several high-rise projects are underway in Downtown Iowa City, another contender has stepped forward with high intentions — and may be in the works to start planning. With a quick 7-0 vote, the Iowa...

Ped Mall ordinance passes final test

REBECCA MORIN September 18, 2013

Change is coming now that the Iowa City City Council has approved a new law that drastically changes loitering policies in the city’s core. By a 6-1 vote Tuesday evening, the council passed and...

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