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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

Diane Venenga is nominated to become police chief of North Liberty

DI STAFF September 20, 2013

The city of North Liberty has officially appointed its newest police-force leader.  In a Thursday press release, North Liberty Mayor Tom Salm on Thursday announced that interim Police Chief Diane Venenga...

20th Avenue will be closed for several weeks for construction

DI STAFF September 20, 2013

A local arterial road used as a connector from a number of Coralville neighborhoods to Northwest Junior High School has been closed pending construction of a new water main. Coralville’s 20th Avenue...

Iowa City man was charged after allegedly stealing credit card information

DI STAFF September 20, 2013

An Iowa City woman has been accused of stealing credit-card information. Sirita Williams, 42, was charged between July 12 and 19 with third-degree theft and unauthorized use of credit card. According...

Coralville man was charged after allegedly stealing from Best Buy

DI STAFF September 20, 2013

A Coralville man has been accused of stealing from a Coralville store. Carey Nash, 21, was charged Wednesday with second-degree theft. According to a Coralville police complaint, officials were called...

Bicycle collides with pedestrian on UI campus, injuries reported

DI STAFF September 20, 2013

A bicyclist and a pedestrian collided with each other in a high-traffic Iowa City intersection on Thursday afternoon. Iowa City police Sgt. Vicki Lalla said that at 3:29 pm, a man riding a bicycle...

New voting center in North Liberty is to be put to use on Nov. 5

DI STAFF September 20, 2013

For the first time in history, voting in upcoming elections will become centralized for one Johnson County community. Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, all voters will be able to vote in North Liberty’s...

Officials to discuss social host ordinance

DI STAFF September 20, 2013

Johnson County Board of Health to hold public forum regarding underage drinking. The Johnson County Board of Health will hold a town-hall Meeting to receive public input on social host ordinances. Social...

Conservative women’s book club developing on campus

EMILY FRIESE September 19, 2013

One University of Iowa student is working toward creating an organization to empower conservative women in the workplace — so she started a chapter of a national book club. “It’s a great...

Blend Card encouraging more businesses

MICHELLE KIM September 19, 2013

On the heels of the Iowa City Downtown District launching a new gift card program, the Blend Card has launched at 11 local businesses to help streamline rewards programs. Paul Kongshaug founded the local...

Former UI student missing from Hampton, Iowa

DI STAFF September 19, 2013

Former University of Iowa student Ethan Kazmerzak, 22, has been missing from his hometown in Hampton, Iowa, since Sunday. A news release from the Hampton police said he was last seen at approximately...

The Iowa City Public Library is searching for artwork

DI STAFF September 19, 2013

The Iowa City Public Library is searching for local artists’ work to be displayed in its Art To Go collection.   The library loans artwork from its Art-to-Go collection to cardholders. Artists in...

Iowa City man charged after causing fight with family members

DI STAFF September 19, 2013

An Iowa City man has been accused of assault after allegedly causing a fight with family members. Brandon Calkins, 33, was charged Sept. 7 with assault causing bodily injury and two counts of simple assault. According...