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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

Woman charged after leading officers on 30-mile pursuit

KRISTEN EAST June 18, 2013

A Coralville woman has been charged after reportedly leading officers on a nearly 30-mile car chase. Nancy Kuntz, 44, was charged Monday with eluding after leading deputies on a 29.4-mile chase. According...

Man charged with OWI in front of UIHC

KRISTEN EAST June 18, 2013

A West Liberty man has been charged after officers allegedly found him driving impaired in front of the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Jovany Jacques, 27, was charged on Sunday with third-offense...

Man charged with abuse after pushing victim against fridge

KRISTEN EAST June 18, 2013

A Coralville man has been charged after allegedly pushing a woman up against a refrigerator. Gary Randle, 35, was charged Monday with domestic-abuse assault. According to a police complaint, Randle reportedly...

UI Main Library Learning Commons completion date delayed

EMMA WILLIS June 18, 2013

Construction has been the face of the University of Iowa Main Library for nearly a full year after construction began in November 2011.   However, despite initial plans to finish a first-phase project...

Iowa City Public Library sees technology interruptions

QUENTIN MISIAG June 18, 2013

Patrons to the Iowa City Public Library today can expect a handful of technology-related closures that are to last until the end of the day. Upgrades to the servers at the Public Library, 123 S. Linn...

Campus projects, renovations remain on track despite recent flood risks

ROBERT CROZIER June 18, 2013

Although the Iowa River’s recently spilled-over banks prompted quick defensive action by the University of Iowa to prevent a repeat of the 2008 flood, officials say the flooding has not slowed the...

Councilors to move on red-light cameras, drone ordinance

ROBERT CROZIER June 18, 2013

A long-discussed ordinance that would repeal an automatic traffic-enforcement law in place, as well as ban the use of drones and automatic license-plate recognition systems, will finally see a conclusive...

New Pioneer Co-Op members vote ‘yes’ to third store

QUENTIN MISIAG June 18, 2013

After being passed over on its plans for a new 20,000-square-foot downtown Iowa City in January, one Iowa City grocery store is moving forward with plans for a third location. And this time around, store...

West Liberty man charged with assault

ROBERT CROZIER June 17, 2013

A West Liberty man has been charged after allegedly punching a woman in the face and throwing a bottle at another woman at the Union Bar, 121 E. College St. Jason Mendez, 22, was charged Sunday with domestic-abuse...

Killeen, Texas man charged with OWI

ROBERT CROZIER June 17, 2013

A Texas man has been charged after allegedly speeding under the influence of alcohol in Iowa City. Nolan Melson, 24, Killeen, Texas, was charged Sunday with operating a vehicle while intoxicated. This...

Locals celebrate 43rd annual Iowa City Pride Festival

EMMA WILLIS June 17, 2013

Colorful smiles lined the streets as the parade came into view. Cheers radiated down Dubuque Street with streams of rainbow flags in the air as onlookers watched the procession dance by. The parade,...

Wake Up Iowa City leaving current location

ROBERT CROZIER June 17, 2013

Downtown Iowa City will have one fewer coffee shop at the end of June, but Wake Up Iowa City owner Jarrett Mitchell will continue roasting beans and bottling beverages even after his café packs up its...