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

Man faces drug charge

DI STAFF February 2, 2015

Authorities have accused a Coralville man of possessing drugs. Eric McKillip, 45, was charged with possession of a controlled substance on Jan. 29. According to online court documents, McKillip was...

UI police investigate dorm burglaries

DI STAFF February 2, 2015

The University of Iowa police have released reorts of numerous burglaries in Quadrangle and Hillcrest Residence Halls on Sunday. The suspects appeared to have entered unlocked rooms on the night of Jan....

Public Works head looks ahead

BRENDAN MAGEE February 2, 2015

After graduating from the University of Iowa with a degree in civil engineering, Ron Knoche began his career as an assistant engineer for Cedar County. He is now at the helm of Iowa City’s Public...

Whitey’s Ice Cream adapting to store’s closure

BILL COONEY February 2, 2015

A few weeks after the closing of the Whitey’s Ice Cream downtown location, fans and the business itself are still getting used to the absence of the Washington Street landmark. “We knew...

Bittman lecture canceled

CHRIS HIGGINS February 2, 2015

A lecture scheduled for today with a famous food columnist and cookbook author was canceled Sunday evening. Mark Bittman, who has written for the New York Times for 30 years, will not appear at the Englert...

Carberry reflects on his first month in office

BEN MARKS February 2, 2015

Busy with meetings, budget planning, and moving in, recently elected Johnson County Supervisor Mike Carberry said his first month as supervisor has been hectic. “I’ve barely gotten moved into...

Snow Emergency announced for Iowa City

NOELLE ALKHAWAJA February 2, 2015

The city of Iowa City declared a snow emergency effective at 8 a.m.today because of hazardous weather conditions. The Iowa City police said on Sunday, more cars on the streets resulted in collisions. “Well,...

Main library prepares for exhibit hall

CARLY MATTHEW February 2, 2015

Construction of an updated exhibit hall is ongoing at the Main Library, which could open as early as September. “We knew we wanted to renovate the space so that we could bring library exhibits...

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