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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

Mason addresses UISG and ECGPS

LILY ABROMEIT October 2, 2013

The muffled noise of friendly conversation could be heard from outside the Senate Chmaber of the Old Capitol Tuesday while University of Iowa student leaders mingled with campus officials. Among those...

Early voting begins today

LILY ABROMEIT October 2, 2013

To help fix recent lower-than-expected election turnout numbers, Johnson County officials are again turning to the option of early voting, starting today. With the effort, officials say they are hoping...

Cedar Rapids man accused of stealing a cell phone

DI STAFF October 1, 2013

A Cedar Rapids man has been accused of stealing a cell phone. Jordan Beltramea, 21, was charged Aug. 12 with third-degree theft. According to a University of Iowa police complaint, Beltramea was reportedly...

New Pioneer hosting press conference about new store location

DI STAFF October 1, 2013

An Iowa City-based natural and organic food cooperative will hold a press conference regarding updates to the company’s expansion plans. New Pioneer Food Co-op, which operates Iowa City and Coralville...

Waterloo man charged after breaking into victim’s house

DI STAFF October 1, 2013

A Waterloo man has been accused of breaking into a residence. Shane Wright, 25, was charged June 21 with third-degree burglary, second-degree theft, third-degree attempted burglary, and fourth-degree...

Local businesses "think pink"

MEGAN SANCHEZ October 1, 2013

Pink lights will illuminate front porches, locals will walk in honor of those who have battled, and money will be donated toward research. All of these events have one central purpose: promoting breast...

IC officials eye south wastewater plant completion

REBECCA MORIN October 1, 2013

As Iowa City moves closer to completing flood recovery, one prominent project is still missing a crucial component: additional funding. The Iowa City Wastewater Treatment Facility Project, which aims...

Coralville breaks ground on development project

JULIA DAVIS October 1, 2013

As eight shovels scooped up mounds of dirt from the empty lot at the intersection of Fifth Street and Third Avenue, the city of Coralville became one step closer to erasing the marks left by the devastating...

New York Times columnist speaks at UI

DANIEL SEIDL October 1, 2013

The global issues of genocide and human trafficking may seem far away for some, but for a New York Times columnist who dropped into Iowa City Monday, the topics strike particularly close to home. The...

Open enrollment begins for statewide health care exchanges

BRENT GRIFFITHS October 1, 2013

In the three years since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law, the Republicans gained control of the House, the Supreme Court weighed in, and President Obama secured a second term. The president’s...

Local woman expected to plead guilty to vehicular manslaughter

DI STAFF October 1, 2013

An Iowa City woman is expected to plead guilty to accidentally killing a friend by running her over with a truck. Miranda Lalla is accused of the Class-B felony of vehicular homicide resulting in the...

Local man charged with stealing from Cold Stone

DI STAFF October 1, 2013

A local man has been accused of stealing money from a safe of an area ice-cream shop. Connor Fudge, 25, was charged Sept. 12 with third-degree burglary. According to an Iowa City police complaint, on...