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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

Downtown restaurant to close for renovations by reality TV show

CASSIDY RILEY August 26, 2013

An Iowa City restaurant that replaced Chef’s Table at 223 E. Washington St. will close temporarily early this week because of its participation in a secret new reality-television show. Xie was closed...

UI On Iowa third year shows growth and success

EMILY FRIESE August 26, 2013

Despite a three-year track record, University of Iowa officials say a nearly 2,000-student participation jump in a student welcome-week program can be credited much to a slew of recent adjustments. The...

Football ticket paperless option delayed

MEGAN SANCHEZ August 26, 2013

While promised last fall that students would see the implementation of electronic tickets this football season, ticket holders must hold onto those paper versions for at least one more year. An electronic...

Iowa City’s newest 207-acre recreation area officially opens

SHIANNE GRUSS August 26, 2013

An Iowa City park project proposed more than 15 years ago was officially made a reality this past weekend. The Terry Trueblood Recreation Area finally held its grand opening on Aug. 24, and it is expected...

Library opens completed Learning Commons

ALLISON PESTONIK August 26, 2013

The Iowa City community can now enjoy a brand-new study environment open 24 hours of the day — furnished with a new café, walls that double as white boards, interactive electronic displays, and more....

UISG focused over summer, prepared for school year

LILY ABROMEIT August 26, 2013

After a summer of traveling and lobbying for Iowa students, the University of Iowa Student Government will adjust its focus to programs that will specifically affect UI students. The group’s top...

UI officials increase signage and alternative routes for construction

REBECCA MORIN August 26, 2013

As more than 30,000 students made their way back to campus, they were greeted not only with the Black and Gold school spirit, but also twisting, alternative routes and echoes of jackhammers — which will...

UIHC LGBTQ clinic attracts new patients

MURIEL KONNE August 26, 2013

Ten months after the unveiling of the University of Iowa Health Care Iowa River Landing facility, its LGBTQ clinic has seen significant growth in the number of patients — many of whom travel from across...

Iowa man allegedly stole a silver Ford Escape

REBECCA MORIN August 26, 2013

An Iowa man allegedly admitted to stealing a vehicle after he found it unlocked. Patrick Warren, 18, address unknown, was charged Aug. 22 with first-degree theft. According to an Iowa City police complaint,...

Coralville man accused of receiving $2,000 in forged work orders

REBECCA MORIN August 26, 2013

A Coralville man has been accused of receiving more than $2,000 from the Marriott Hotel after forging work orders. Chad Pommert, 34, was charged June 2008 to October 2008 with tampering with records,...

Coralville man allegedly used $1,000 in reward points

REBECCA MORIN August 26, 2013

A Coralville man allegedly used more than $1,000 in reward points to purchase items from the Food Service Rewards’ website. Randy Kahler, 51, was accused Jan. 14 with second-degree theft. While...

Iowa woman accused of stealing a shirt from Scheels

REBECCA MORIN August 26, 2013

An Iowa woman was accused of allegedly stealing a shirt from a Coralville department store. According to a Coralville police complaint, Lorack selected a boy’s shirt from the Coralville Scheels store...