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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

Man who drove through Coralville Scheel’s pleads guilty

DI STAFF November 1, 2013

A local man accused of driving into the Scheel’s store and attempting to burgle the store has pleaded guilty to all charges Thursday. According to an Iowa City police press release, Joseph Moreno had...

Man charged with threatening set to receive health evaluation from state

DI STAFF November 1, 2013

A man accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend will be examined by a state expert for a psychiatric analysis of his mental stability. Daniel Jason, 28, has been accused of contacting his ex-girlfriend on...

Flood insurance holders will receive discount on insurance premiums

DI STAFF November 1, 2013

Iowa City residents in the 100-year floodplain will receive a 15 percent discount on their flood-insurance premiums by the beginning of next spring because of the city’s participation in FEMA’s Community...

Boxing to reduce stress for teens

LILY ABROMEIT November 1, 2013

The first time students from Tate High School walked through the doors of Title Boxing Club, they were dressed in jeans and boots and were more than a little confused. Now, after two months, they proudly...

Biking issues discussed at final City Council candidate forum

JULIA DAVIS October 31, 2013

The six candidates vying for three seats on the Iowa City City Council have participated in numerous forums over the past few weeks, and Wednesday night marked the final meeting between the contenders...

REACH program tuition prices questioned and defended

MEGAN DEPPE October 31, 2013

A member of the state Board of Regents has called for the University of Iowa REACH program to lower its tuition, but officials from the program said it’s expensive to provide the support REACH needs....

Farmers bid farewell to market season

MEGAN SANCHEZ October 31, 2013

Approximately 30 people hurried into the downtown Farmers’ Market to escape the rain as the traditional market season came to a close. In past years, vendors would be forced to go elsewhere until...

Sioux City man accused of writing fraudulent check

DI STAFF October 31, 2013

A Sioux City man has been accused of writing a check he did not have money to cover in order to buy a computer. Timothy Schroeder, 28, was charged Aug. 10 with second-degree theft. According to an Iowa...

Downtown businesses on 21-Ordinance

REBECCA MORIN October 31, 2013

The Iowa City Downtown District has experienced many changes in the past three years, including renovations, construction of high-rises, and the implementation of several highly contested ordinances. One...

Officials speak on 21-ordinance

REBECCA MORIN October 31, 2013

Excitement flooded the University Capitol Center meeting room as University of Iowa students donning neon-yellow shirts in support of repealing the 21-ordinance filled the room. The ordinance, which...

UI students open to idea of 19 for bars

MEGAN SANCHEZ October 30, 2013

There have been heated debates, aggressive campaigns, and various statistics in the days leading up to the Nov. 5 election, when Iowa City residents will once again vote on the fate of the 21-ordinance. The...

Officials look to make Hawk Alert more efficient

REBECCA MORIN October 30, 2013

After the University of Iowa’s Hawk Alert system experienced another technical difficulty on Monday night, officials are trying to make the process more efficient. That night, after officials received...