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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 boutique to close in favor of hot dog and sandwich shop

QUENTIN MISIAG July 23, 2013

While the trend of more restaurants opting to land a downtown Iowa City address doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon, the culinary influx may be producing adversarial and unintended effects....

District to discuss elementary schools and district future

QUENTIN MISIAG July 23, 2013

While School Board and Facilities Master Planning Steering Committee members appear in agreement with local residents about the growing greater Iowa City community, and resulting repercussions on district-wide...

Group seeks to educate citizens on disabilities in workplace

CASSIDY RILEY July 23, 2013

Local experts say equality in the workplace for those with and without disabilities is a long way off, but training sessions may be a step in the right direction. The Iowa City Human Rights Commission...

Downtown Iowa City Panchero’s set to reopen today

QUENTIN MISIAG July 23, 2013

Panchero’s fans, your “Bob’d” burritos are back. Well, almost. After a nearly two-month renovation and restoration hiatus, downtown Iowa City’s Panchero’s Mexican...

Iowa City woman charged after assaulting a child under her care

CASSIDY RILEY July 23, 2013

An Iowa City woman has been charged after allegedly assaulting a child under her care. Bessie Pulley, 56, was charged on July 10 with assault causing bodily injury. According to a police complaint,...

Iowa City man charged after allegedly selling a stolen iPad

CASSIDY RILEY July 23, 2013

An Iowa City man has been charged after allegedly selling a stolen iPad at the All About Phones kiosk in the Old Capitol Town Center. Antonio Russell, 26, was charged on Sunday with fourth-degree theft....

Iowa City woman charged after depositing fraudulent checks

CASSIDY RILEY July 23, 2013

An Iowa City woman has been charged after allegedly depositing fraudulent checks into her bank account. Shaniqua Smith, 21, was charged on July 10 and 11 with forgery and second-degree theft. According...

Iowa City man charged with several drug and falsifying offenses

CASSIDY RILEY July 23, 2013

An Iowa City man has been charged after allegedly lying about his identity to police. Nelson Williams, 26, was charged on Monday with possession of a controlled substance, OWI, driving while barred,...

Johnson County Fair festivities slated for this week

KRISTEN EAST July 22, 2013

A chicken-throwing contest, deep-fried Oreo samples, and a truck and tractor pull are just a few features that will have local residents turning out at the Johnson County Fair this week. The 2013 Johnson...

RAGBRAI embarks on 41st annual ride

KRISTEN EAST July 22, 2013

The 41st-annual RAGBRAI kicked off on Sunday morning in Council Bluffs. RAGBRAI — the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa — is a seven-day bicycle ride across the state from...

City announces further Rochester Avenue closures

KRISTEN EAST July 22, 2013

Beginning today, Seventh Avenue will be closed to through traffic at Rochester Avenue for water-main improvements. According to a city press release, traffic will be rerouted to Ashwood Drive and Parsons...

Mercer Park pool closed next month

KRISTEN EAST July 22, 2013

The Mercer Park pool and spa, 2701 Bradford Drive, will be closed for most of the month of August. The pool be closed for cleaning and minor repair work from Aug. 3-31, according to a city press release....