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 police looking for suspect in armed robbery

DI STAFF December 20, 2013

The Iowa City police are searching for the man responsible for a robbery that occurred just after midnight Wednesday. The police responded to a report of robbery in the area of Wayne Avenue and Essex...

Coralville man charged with burglary

DI STAFF December 20, 2013

A Coralville man has been accused of breaking into Orsheln Farm & Home Supply. Timothy Messier, 31, was charged Sept. 26 with third-degree burglary, second-degree criminal mischief, and possession...

Local man charged with forgery

DI STAFF December 20, 2013

A Coralville man has been accused of depositing a fraudulent check. Devontae King, 18, was charged June 23 with forgery. According to an Iowa City police complaint, King admitted under Miranda that he...

Winter weather brings business to local auto shops

MEGAN DEPPE December 20, 2013

Thanks to the early flurry of snow, auto shops in Iowa City have found business is steadily rising in the past few weeks — a contrast to last year’s slower season during a relatively green winter. Some...

Early law program nets praise, critique

GRETA MEYLE December 20, 2013

University of Iowa officials in the College of Law are excited about the potential of a new early admittance program, but some individuals are hesitant about younger students working at such a professional...

Heinz Road Urban Renewal Amendment one step closer to reality

MEGAN SANCHEZ December 20, 2013

The Heinz Road Urban Renewal Area Amendment is one step closer to being reality after Thursday morning’s Board of Supervisors hearing. Iowa City’s economic-development coordinator Wendy Ford...

Hospitals ready for health act

DANIEL SEIDL December 20, 2013

Starting Jan. 1, the Affordable Care Act will likely mean hospitals around the country will see more patients, because more will be insured.  Many hospitals in Iowa are prepared for an increase — but...

Wrestling documentary to debut today

TESSA HURSH December 20, 2013

Upon graduating from the University of Iowa, James Drescher and Chad Adams knew they wanted to tell stories. While they originally wanted to create wedding videos, plans changed when they were provided...

IC train decision nears

GABRIELLA DUNN December 20, 2013

An Iowa City official believes the upcoming legislative session marks the last opportunity for a proposed Chicago to Iowa City railway. Geoff Fruin, the assistant to the city manager, wrote a letter...

The Daily Iowan‘s semester in review

DI STAFF December 20, 2013

Hancher A victim of the 2008 flood, and after years of sitting abandoned, Hancher Auditorium came down this semester. The building, which had been in use for 40 years, was destroyed by flooding in summer...

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