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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

Man charged after smashing car taillights with glass bottle while naked

KRISTEN EAST July 19, 2013

A local man has been charged after he allegedly smashed the taillights of a car with a glass bottle while naked. Sean Flaherty, 42, was charged Wednesday with third-degree criminal mischief after officers...

City Councilors to move on Moss Urban Village renewal project

KRISTEN EAST July 19, 2013

The Iowa City City Council will likely move forward with plans for the Moss Green Urban Village project. The city councilors will consider approval of an amendment to the project on July 23. Amendment...

Iowa City police launch chaplain program

KRISTEN EAST July 19, 2013

The Iowa City police will launch a Chaplain Corps program after several officers and chaplains recently attended an annual training conference. The Chaplian Corps is a volunteer service composed of men...

City staff recommends denial of Field House bar’s alcohol license renewal

KRISTEN EAST July 19, 2013

Iowa City officials have recommended that the Iowa City City Council deny a liquor-license request from owners of the Field House. Owners Rafer Mateer, David Carey, and Joann Bear applied for a one-year...

City Council set to discuss 21-ordinance’s future

KRISTEN EAST July 19, 2013

The Iowa City City Council will discuss the future of the 21-ordinance during its work session on July 23. Last month, the Iowa City City Clerk’s Office confirmed that a petition submitted by two downtown...

Public health professors establish new scholarship

KRISTEN EAST July 19, 2013

A new scholarship will support students pursuing advanced degrees in the University of Iowa College of Public Health’s Department of Occupational and Environmental Health. Professor Emeritus Craig...

Businesses with UI ties receive state funding

KRISTEN EAST July 19, 2013

Three companies with ties to the University of Iowa have received $750,000 in state funding to expand their businesses, create jobs, and further develop their products, according to a UI press release. Memcine...

Mason: Gateway Project would have "significant, positive impact" on university

KRISTEN EAST July 18, 2013

Following recent discussions over the $40 million Dubuque Street Gateway Project, University of Iowa President Sally Mason said elevating the major road would have a “significant, positive impact”...

Final UI VP candidate stresses transparency

QUENTIN MISIAG July 18, 2013

In the eyes of John Diamond, 58, the value of the public research university has waned in recent years, despite historic notions that they have forever changed the way of American life. But the third...

Q&A: Mason addresses flood recovery efforts, athletic success

DI STAFF July 18, 2013

The Daily Iowan: President Mason, the third and final candidate for the vice president of Strategic Communication position visits the UI campus today. The first two candidates have stressed the importance...

45th Annual Sidewalk Sales this weekend

MEREDITH CULLEN July 18, 2013

If you’re looking to score a great deal from the retailers and restaurants in downtown, the annual Downtown District Sidewalk Sales has come at the perfect time. “IC Deals,” the theme...

Man recovered from Iowa River after drowning

MEREDITH CULLEN July 18, 2013

The body of an adult male was recovered on Wednesday from the Iowa River after local law-enforcement officials responded to reports that a man had fallen in the water. Emergency personnel identified the...