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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 man accused of domestic abuse

Rachel Steil, News Reporter September 23, 2019

An Iowa City man has been accused of abusing the mother of his child. Emery Bakwanzila, 32, was charged on Sept. 22 with domestic abuse/assault impeding air/blood flow causing injury. According to...

Participants fend off the rain during the 2019 Iowa Miles for Myeloma Run/Walk at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area on Sunday, September 22, 2019.

Iowa Miles for Myeloma creates a community of survivors in Iowa City

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter September 22, 2019

The dreary weather at Terry Trueblood Recreation Center did not keep participants away from the seventh annual Iowa Miles for Myeloma Run/Walk on Sunday. With kids and pets in tow, they completed the two-mile...

University of Iowa faculty march for climate change awareness on Washington Ave. The Iowa City Climate Strike march was one of hundreds taking place around the world on Friday, Sept. 20.

Iowa City Global Climate Strike march demands climate action

Rin Swann, News Reporter September 20, 2019

Clutching signs depicting the Lorax and chanting “Stop Coal Now,” University of Iowa students and members of the Iowa City community marched on Sept. 20 in the Global Climate Strike to demand widespread...

Progress of the Seashore Hall demolition is seen on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2018. Seashore Hall, which was originally the home of the University hospital, is being torn down to make room for a new building to house the school of Psychological and Brain Sciences.

Last remaining section of Seashore Hall receives approval for razing

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor September 19, 2019

The state Board of Regents on Sept. 19 approved a University of Iowa request to raze Seashore Hall, or what remains of the building after two previous razings demolished its southwest and southeast wings. According...

City council members discuss zoning issues at City Hall on Tuesday, September 17, 2019.

City Councils discusses bike-sharing, bike lane additions

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter September 17, 2019

Iowa City is slowly but surely implementing its bicycle master plan, a process which began within the last couple of months. Iowa City City Council passed a motion Tuesday night bringing the city’s parks...

Raygun pictured on September 12, 2019 in Downtown Iowa City.

Iowa City Senior Center partners with Raygun to prepare for art exhibition

Mitchell Griffin, News Reporter September 16, 2019

In the spirit of celebrating life, the Iowa City Senior Center is collaborating with the popular Iowa shop Raygun to raise money for National Senior Center Month with a full slate of scheduled events.  Members...

Belle Plaine man has been accused of second-degree burglary

Rachel Steil, News Reporter September 15, 2019

A Belle Plaine man has been accused of second-degree burglary. Samuel Linneman, 22, was charged on Sept. 13 with second-degree burglary, fourth-degree criminal mischief, and fourth-degree theft. According...

People walk around downtown on Tuesday, Jan 31, 2017. Iowa City was named City of Literature by Unesco City of Literature.

Ames wins best college town in America, Iowa City stagnant

Rachel Steil, News Reporter September 12, 2019

One of the longest-standing rivalries in Iowa is the infamous quarrel between the University of Iowa Hawkeyes and the Iowa State University Cyclones. The Cy-Hawk football tournament this weekend will take...

The corner of South Gilbert and Prentiss Street is seen on September 11, 2019. The southwest corner is where the proposed building will be located.

Proposed Riverfront Crossings development awaits Iowa City City Council approval

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter September 11, 2019

A proposed eight-story development could bring improvements to Ralston Creek and provide more options for housing near downtown Iowa City where many University of Iowa students opt to live.  The Iowa...

The area of the proposed pedestrian tunnel is located near Riverside Drive and Myrtle Avenue is seen on September 11, 2019.

Riverside Drive pedestrian tunnel in the works to improve safety

Lauren White, News Reporter September 11, 2019

Iowa City Public Works has announced plans to reconstruct a portion of Riverside Drive to further protect  pedestrians with the addition of a new tunnel. The tunnel will connect the west side of South...

Riverside man accused of theft and domestic abuse

Riverside man accused of theft and domestic abuse

Rachel Steil, News Reporter September 11, 2019

A Riverside man has been accused of second-degree theft and domestic abuse/assault impeding air/blood flow. Nikolas Petersen, 33, was charged Sept. 10 with child endangerment without injury, domestic...

Muscatine woman accused of burglary

Muscatine woman accused of burglary

Rachel Steil, News Reporter September 11, 2019

A Muscatine woman has been accused of third-degree burglary. Corina Campbell, 34, was charged on Sept. 10 with driving while barred, possession of burglar’s tools, two counts of possession of a controlled...