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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

Illinois woman accused of stealing an iPhone

DI STAFF September 3, 2013

A Wheaton, Ill., resident has been accused of stealing an iPhone 4S. Elise Kemerly, 24, was charged Sept. 2 with fourth-degree theft. According to a Johnson County sheriff’s complaint, a female victim...

New downtown community service program gains support

MEGAN SANCHEZ August 30, 2013

An Iowa City police officer is taking steps to help improve downtown by implementing a new community-service program. Iowa City Police Officer David Schwindt, who is assigned to the downtown beat, has...

Supervisors move on roads facility

QUENTIN MISIAG August 30, 2013

Over the course of the past four months, several unknowns stood regarding the fate of the Secondary Roads Facility, 4810 Melrose Ave, after a March 25 fire left several of its resources crippled. While...

County officials aim to raise suicide awareness

DANIEL SEIDL August 30, 2013

While suicide has been a leading cause of death in the state of Iowa for a number of years, Johnson County officials are moving forward with motions to take further action against the public-health concern....

Kid Captain: Carson Thomas

MICHELLE KIM August 30, 2013

Nothing stops 14-year-old Carson Thomas from being an passionate Hawkeye fan like any other fan. The Washington, Iowa, native started watching Hawkeye games roughly five years ago, and he continues to...

UI professor speaks on global warming

SHIANNE GRUSS August 30, 2013

As an exceptionally warm first week to the fall semester wraps up at the University of Iowa, the College of Public Health has concerned itself with how all this hot weather, and more specifically climate...

City Council further considers parking lot hours responsibility

DI STAFF August 30, 2013

The Iowa City City Council will further consider allowing city parking-lot hours to be determined administratively at its meeting on Sept. 3. The City Council is currently responsible for parking lot...

IC Council expected to pass and adopt new waste collection fees

DI STAFF August 30, 2013

The Iowa City City Council is expected to pass a new round of solid-waste-collection fees during an upcoming meeting. During its Sept. 3 meeting, the council is set to approve increases in certain municipal...

Councilors to consider renaming Police Citizens Review Board

DI STAFF August 30, 2013

The Iowa City City Council will consider a resolution renaming the Police Citizens Review Board and various improvements to the education and complaint process at an upcoming meeting. A first consideration...

North Liberty prepares for upcoming centennial by encouraging residents to visit parks

DI STAFF August 30, 2013

Beginning Labor Day, North Liberty residents will be able to be a part of a citywide scavenger hunt, in honor of the upcoming centennial. Known as “Outdoor North Liberty,” the monthlong event...

North Liberty set to hold informal reception for residents to meet police chief candidates

DI STAFF August 30, 2013

North Liberty is offering the public the chance to meet its five chief police finalists,  as well as offer input in the final selection for the city’s police chief. The informal reception will...

Sept. 10 school board election brings change in polling places

DI STAFF August 30, 2013

Temporary polling locations will be put in place for the Sept. 10 school election, due to various scheduling conflicts. Precinct 9, which includes the town of Hills, parts of Liberty and Sharon Townships,...