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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 representatives push for wind credit

DI STAFF April 2, 2014

A key tax incentive for wind energy was not included in a draft U.S. Senate bill released today. Members of Iowa’s congressional delegation have promised to work on extending the provision. Sen....

Council loosens rules for nonconforming alcohol places

DI STAFF April 2, 2014

Some restrictions for nonconforming drinking establishments in Iowa City have been loosened by the City Council. The council approved an ordinance amending the definition of enlargement/expansion for...

City moves on Sycamore project

DI STAFF April 2, 2014

Iowa City officials are going ahead with improvements for Sycamore Street. On a 7-0 vote, the Iowa City City Council backed an agreement with McClure Engineering Co. to provide consultant services for...

Man charged with burglary

DI STAFF April 2, 2014

Authorities have accused a Cedar Rapids man with trying to steal clothing and chargers from a fraternity. Jason Jenney, 34, was charged Tuesday with second-degree burglary. According to an Iowa City...

UI students expand business

GRETA MEYLE April 1, 2014

A company started by four University of Iowa students is expanding to Chicago to further a business began in Iowa City. CEO Noah Berkson said he conceived an idea over the summer of 2013 to create an...

In-Zone closes its doors

DI STAFF April 1, 2014

The In-Zone clothing, tobacco, and grocery store has closed indefinitely, and its space in Iowa City’s downtown district is now up for rent. The In-Zone was also home to the Twilight Zone, a tobacco...

Mason to be honored by Notre Dame

DI STAFF April 1, 2014

University of Iowa President Sally Mason will be granted an honorary doctor of law degree from the University of Notre Dame during the university’s commencement ceremony on May 18. Notre Dame officials...

Man allegedly tries to assault a woman

DI STAFF April 1, 2014

Authorities have accused an Illinois man of assault a woman. William Jorgensen of Huntley, Ill., 45, was charged March 16 with assault with intent to commit sexual abuse. According to an Iowa City police...

Clinton Street closed through August

DI STAFF April 1, 2014

Clinton Street will be closed from Burlington Street to Court Street beginning today through Aug. 26. Traffic should following detour signs on Dubuque Street to Prentiss Street. During the closure, construction...

Iowa City top chef crowned

JUSTUS FLAIR April 1, 2014

There’s a new top dog in Iowa City. Well, a new top chef. Christian Prochaska, the executive chef of Bread Garden Market and a first-time competitor, walked away with the top prize in the fourth-annual...

Tobacco Bowl to butt out

CHRIS HIGGINS April 1, 2014

Smoke rings will soon be replaced by rising steam once an Iowa City business undergoes a concept change. The Tobacco Bowl, a tobacco café located at 111 S. Dubuque Street, will close in mid-April....

Hayek backs marriage rights

DANIEL SEIDL April 1, 2014

Iowa City Major Matt Hayek is joining city leaders across the country to face a national issue — same-sex marriage. “I receive invitations to join advocacy groups on a regular basis,” he...