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

Local man charged after committing robbery

DI STAFF October 14, 2013

A local man has been accused of committing a robbery. Darron Rodgers, 42, was charged Sept. 27 with first-degree robbery. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Rodgers approached the victim’s...

Kirkwood Community College breaks ground on new Regional Center

MEGAN SANCHEZ October 14, 2013

Construction crews and Coralville city officials broke ground this weekend for a new facility intended for expanded community student use. At 4 p.m. Oct. 11, community members gathered at what is now...

First year of LGBTQ Clinic shows success

GABRIELLA DUNN October 14, 2013

The first Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning Clinic in the state has proven to be an emerging success throughout its first year of business at the Iowa River Landing.  “We...

Candidate hopes to bring unity back to Coralville City Council

JULIA DAVIS October 14, 2013

Jean Newlin Schnake says one of her primary goals as a candidate in the upcoming election is returning Coralville’s government to the unified state it once enjoyed. Schnake, who served a 12-year...

11th annual Ponseti Races grows with addition of 9 Line Mile

JAKE MCCULLEY October 14, 2013

On a crisp October morning, more than 100 people of all ages gathered to walk the inaugural “9 Line Mile” in memory of an Iowa City teen whose life was cut short in a moped accident in 2011....

Candidate relaxed about city debt

MEGAN SANCHEZ October 14, 2013

Among the eight candidates campaigning for a chance to take on city issues is a woman who said she is not solely focused on taking drastic measures when it comes to Coralville’s financial troubles....

Democratic candidates present governor nominee reasons

BRENT GRIFFITHS October 14, 2013

In what speakers referred to as “the people’s Republic of Johnson County,” candidates vying to replace Gov. Terry Branstad made their pitch for their party’s nomination in front...

Senate candidates respond to national debt, shutdown

MICHELLE KIM October 14, 2013

In light of a partial government shutdown, fiscal responsibility was the highest concern shared among the five Republican U.S. Senate candidates on Oct. 12 during the Johnson County annual barbecue. All...

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