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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

“Moment of Mourning” vigil held for slain Florida teen Trayvon Martin

QUENTIN MISIAG July 25, 2013

Calls against local and national racial profiling, continued inadequacy in the American education system, socioeconomic disparities, and civil-rights movement remembrance were pushed to the forefront of...

Assault reported by UI summer camp student determined to be false

DI STAFF July 25, 2013

Following an investigation, Iowa City police have determined a July 15 assault report made to the department by a student attending a University of Iowa camp to be false. According to a Wednesday press...

Motley Cow Cafe to close for renovations

DI STAFF July 25, 2013

A popular Northside Marketplace restaurant is set to undergo renovations. Beginning July 29, the Motley Cow Café, 160 N. Linn St., will close to undtake a new renovation project, the restaurant announced...

Arizona man’s death under investigation after Coralville police used taser to subdue him

DI STAFF July 25, 2013

Local law-enforcement officials are investigating the death of a man who was reportedly found destroying property at a Coralville business. Thomas Martinez Jr., 5773 Broadway Ave., Apache Junction, Ariz.,...

Councilors move on 500-foot spacing rule

KRISTEN EAST July 24, 2013

Drinking establishments in the outlying areas of Iowa City are one step closer to having more flexibility in where they may set up shop. Currently, an ordinance restricts new drinking establishments in...

School Board firm on Hoover

QUENTIN MISIAG July 24, 2013

Despite an outpouring of red-shirted “Save Hoover” advocates, many of whom were students, teachers, and Iowa City area residents, the Iowa City School Board effectively has sent the East Side...

Man charged with stealing decorative ball

CASSIDY RILEY July 24, 2013

A man from Gravois Mills, Mont., has been charged after allegedly stealing a decorative ball from downtown Iowa City. Garret Gilley, 20, was charged at 1: 38 a.m. Tuesday with fourth-degree theft. According...

Woman charged with stealing from Walmart

CASSIDY RILEY July 24, 2013

A local woman has been charged after stolen Walmart merchandise was allegedly found in her home. Atlantis Pinder, 23, was charged on Monday with fourth-degree theft. According to a police complaint,...

Council OKs Field House liquor license

KRISTEN EAST July 24, 2013

The Iowa City City Council approved a liquor-license renewal for the Field House after one of its three owners divested all ownership rights last week. The city staff originally recommended that the request...

Council approves Moss Green project

KRISTEN EAST July 24, 2013

The Iowa City City Council voted Tuesday evening  to move forward with plans for the Moss Green Urban Village Project. The city councilors approved an amendment to the project on a 6-1 vote during their...

Council moves on FilmScene issue

KRISTEN EAST July 24, 2013

City officials say they have become increasingly accommodating toward venues that serve alcohol in recent years, and one ordinance before the Iowa City City Council, they believe, further exemplifies their...

Iowa City transit bus strikes bicyclist downtown

QUENTIN MISIAG July 24, 2013

A Tuesday afternoon bus collision involving a bicyclist crossing one of Iowa City’s most heavily traveled streets is the latest of several that have taken place over the past two years. But one...