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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

County moves forward with plans for new Secondary Roads Facility

QUENTIN MISIAG July 5, 2013

After more than three months of mulling its future, Johnson County has come to a decision regarding its Secondary Roads Facility. The current building, 4810 Melrose Ave., which is more than 40 years old,...

UI to host three finalists for VP of Strategic Communication

KRISTEN EAST July 5, 2013

The University of Iowa will host three finalists for the position of vice president for Strategic Communications over the next two weeks. The three finalists will each host a public forum, addressing...

UI overpaid employees $805k in fiscal 2012

QUENTIN MISIAG July 5, 2013

Hundreds of workers at Iowa’s largest higher-education institution were overpaid in fiscal 2012, according to a state auditor’s report released Wednesday. The University of Iowa, which employs a...

Metropolitan Planning Organization to discuss area transportation projects

QUENTIN MISIAG July 5, 2013

Discussion on changes to Johnson County’s transportation network could result in approval next week. The Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County will consider amendment approvals to the...

Man steals mountain bike downtown

KRISTEN EAST July 5, 2013

A man has been charged after he allegedly stole a mountain bike on Clinton Street. William Miller, 35, address unknown, was charged with third-degree theft on May 22 in connection with the theft of a...

Man charged after slapping wife

KRISTEN EAST July 5, 2013

A local man has been charged with assault after allegedly pulling his wife’s hair and slapping her. Christian Pena, 36, was charged with domestic-abuse assault for allegedly slapping his wife on Oct....

Woman charged with possession of heroin

KRISTEN EAST July 5, 2013

A local woman has been allegedly found to be in possession of heroin. Kimberly Robinson, 46, was charged Wednesday with possession of a controlled substance. According to an Iowa City police complaint,...

Pro Fourth Amendment, anti-NSA rally to be held July 4

EMMA WILLIS July 3, 2013

A rally will be held in Iowa City on Independence Day to demand the U.S. government to adhere to the “constitutionally dictated limits” of the Fourth Amendment and show support for Edward Snowden,...

Trowbridge Hall gets new labs, windows

ROBERT CROZIER July 3, 2013

Three buildings along the west side of T. Anne Cleary Walkway have undergone renovations in the past few years, and the University of Iowa spent slightly more than a half a million dollars improving the...

Local attorney bidding for city council seat

QUENTIN MISIAG July 3, 2013

A bright yellow sunflower head above the words “Let every flower bloom” of a yard sign is the only physical evidence to date of local attorney Rockne Cole’s bid for an at-large Iowa City...

State unveils Rolling Billboards to Promote Iowa Destinations

QUENTIN MISIAG July 3, 2013

The State Capitol, waterparks, a NASCAR speedway, and Kinnick Stadium are just a few of the aspects travelers will soon begin to see while traveling across Iowa’s 99 counties. But travelers may...

North Liberty man faces drug and alcohol charges

QUENTIN MISIAG July 3, 2013

A North Liberty man faces a number of charges after local law enforcement officers stopped him after observing a traffic violation. According to an Iowa City police complaint Reid Overton, 22, was charged...