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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

A Coralville man threatened another man’s life

DI STAFF September 4, 2013

A Coralville man has been accused of harassing and threatening another individual. Frank Waggener, 43, was charged Sept. 2 with first-degree harassment. According to a Johnson County sheriff’s complaint,...

A Coralville woman is accused of taking items from motor vehicles

DI STAFF September 4, 2013

A Coralville woman has been accused of taking belongings out of vehicles. Melony Cribbs, 34, was charged Monday with third-degree burglary. According to a Johnson County sheriff's complaint, a witness...

An Iowa City man is accused of possessing marijuana

DI STAFF September 4, 2013

An Iowa City man has been accused of possessing and intending to sell marijuana. Marvin Jones, 32, was charged Sunday with a controlled-substance violation. A Johnson County sheriff’s complaint said...

Iowa City Downtown District to host "Hometown Huddle"

DI STAFF September 4, 2013

In advocating support for the Iowa Hawkeye football team, three organizations with local roots are expected to host a hometown rally. The Iowa City Downtown District, the I-Club, and the University of...

City Council votes to increase waste collection fees

DI STAFF September 4, 2013

The Iowa City City Council passed a new round of solid-waste-collection fees on Tuesday. The council approved increases in certain municipal charges, such as the yard waste annual stamp per container...

City Council votes to transfer responsibilities of parking lot hours

DI STAFF September 4, 2013

The Iowa City City Council voted and passed to allow city parking lot hours to be determined administratively on Tuesday evening by a 7-0 vote. The City Council is currently responsible for parking lot...

The first Board of Regents public hearing scheduled for Sep. 10

DI STAFF September 4, 2013

The governing body for the state’s three public universities and two special K-12 schools is expected to hold a public hearing ahead of its upcoming board meeting. The state Board of Regents, a group...

Local restaurant celebrates 65 years

MEGAN SANCHEZ September 4, 2013

Adorned with photos of celebrities and politicians ranging from former President Ronald Reagan to President Obama, Hamburg Inn No. 2 has long been a melting pot for pop culture and national hot spot since...

City Council OKs police board name change

DI STAFF September 4, 2013

The Iowa City City Council on Tuesday approved the first consideration of an ordinance to rename the Police Citizens Review Board. City officials considered a motion renaming the Police Citizens Review...

School Board candidates discuss issues

EMILY FRIESE September 4, 2013

The nine candidates vying for seats on the Iowa City School Board are running out of time to persuade the public to vote for them. During a Tuesday evening meeting at the Coralville Public Library, with...

Nodo opens downtown

DI STAFF September 4, 2013

One long-standing café in Iowa City’s Goosetown neighborhood known for its tight quarters has added a new address to its repertoire. Nodo, which has operated a single location at 600 N. Dodge...

New "green" living-learning community hosts first sustainability race

SHIANNE GRUSS September 3, 2013

As much of the University of Iowa and Iowa City community enjoyed a day off from their daily work and school grind, a focused group of area students took part in a first-ever sustainability race Monday....