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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

Council approves adjustments to Riverfront Crossing development plans

DI STAFF September 18, 2013

To continue with the desired aesthetic look of Iowa City’s current Riverfront Crossing plan, a local bank has requested an alternative plan for a future development project it is spearheading. The Iowa...

Councilors move on new cemetery

DI STAFF September 18, 2013

During a Tuesday evening meeting, the Iowa City City Council voted 7-0 to approve a request for a new cemetery to be developed. In conjunction with the council, the city’s Planning and Zoning Committee...

Normandy Drive restoration project passes first consideration

DI STAFF September 18, 2013

A new project to restore the Normandy Drive area that was damaged in the 2008 flood was up for discussion at Tuesday’s Iowa City City Council meeting. The vote for first consideration for the Normandy...

Iacto statue returns to UI campus

DI STAFF September 18, 2013

A University of Iowa public-art piece that was damaged in a winter snowfall has returned to Iowa City. Iacto, the sculpture situated on the southeast side of the Adler Journalism Building, adjacent to...

Ped Mall ordinance passes final test

REBECCA MORIN September 18, 2013

Change is coming now that the Iowa City City Council has approved a new law that drastically changes loitering policies in the city’s core. By a 6-1 vote Tuesday evening, the council passed and...

City Council approves high-rise plans

REBECCA MORIN September 18, 2013

As several high-rise projects are underway in Downtown Iowa City, another contender has stepped forward with high intentions — and may be in the works to start planning. With a quick 7-0 vote, the Iowa...

UI Greek life sees growth

LILY ABROMEIT September 18, 2013

In line with a yearly pattern, Hubbard Park was crowded Monday afternoon with current and prospective sorority members, signaling continued growth for the University of Iowa’s sorority community....

Iowa Senator, governor hopeful stumps in IC

MEGAN SKUSTER September 18, 2013

After formally announcing his bid for the Iowa gubernatorial seat Monday, a Des Moines businessman stumped in Iowa City, albeit in a laid-back fashion. For Sen. Jack Hatch, D-Des Moines, a longtime real-estate...

Speaker addresses transgender issues

JULIA DAVIS September 18, 2013

When the topic of transgender issues comes into conversation, a vast majority of society is unaware of the extent of these issues or even what it means to be transgender in the first place. For this reason,...

Q&A: Beatles cover band

EMMA MCCLATCHEY September 18, 2013

Dubbed the Ultimate Beatles Tribute Band, the Fab Four will bring its meticulously sculpted renditions of Beatles hits to the Englert Theater, 221 E. Washington St., at 8 p.m. Wednesday. The California-based...

UI celebrates Constitution Day

DI STAFF September 18, 2013

In honor of the 226th anniversary of the signing of the historical document, University of Iowa ROTC cadets took turns in reading parts of the Constitution on Tuesday in a ceremony at the IMU. Local students,...

Iowa City man charged after allegedly stealing cable TV services from Mediacom

DI STAFF September 17, 2013

An Iowa City man has been accused of stealing cable-TV services from Mediacom. Michael O’Donnal, 51, was charged between March and September with third-degree theft. According to an Iowa City police...