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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Branstad selects site for $1.4 billion project

DI STAFF September 6, 2012

Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds joined representatives Wednesday from the Iowa Fertilizer Co. to announce the Lee County site as the $1.4 billion project that is expected to create 165 jobs...

Obama visit causes UI, downtown closures

ERIC CLARK September 6, 2012

Many streets and areas near the Pentacrest will be cleared out as early as this evening, as University of Iowa and Iowa City officials anticipate the arrival of President Obama on Friday. To ensure maximum...

Officials stress discussion after 3 sex assaults at UI dorms in 2012

MATT STARNS September 6, 2012

Charges filed this week in an alleged sexual assault at Currier Residence Hall marked the third such incident in 2012, according to records obtained by The Daily Iowan. University of Iowa police records...

UI adds new environment public policy major

BRENT GRIFFITHS September 6, 2012

Students at the University of Iowa now have the option to add a new major offered by the Geography Department — environmental planning and policy. The UI is the only school in the state that offers...

Former GOP candidate Cain kicks off college tour in Iowa City

CASSIDY RILEY September 6, 2012

One former Republican presidential hopeful is reaching out to voters once again, but this time he’s not asking for their support. His message: register to vote, vote, and be an informed voter. “The...

Masala gives up its vegetarian tag, adds meat to menu

RISHABH R. JAIN September 6, 2012

For two decades, Masala, 9 S. Dubuque St., was known in Iowa City as the vegetarian restaurant that served Indian cuisine. That changed this fall when owner Mani Ram decided to include meat and meat...

Blood donations rebound in Iowa City after summer shortage

RISHABH R. JAIN September 6, 2012

As the academic year kicks off, local and national blood centers are witnessing a normalization of their blood banks after weathering a summer shortage. The American Red Cross experienced a 15-year low...

Iowa City council moves on payday lenders ordinance

NATE OTJEN September 5, 2012

The Iowa City City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve the second consideration of the payday-lending ordinance. The ordinance requires payday-lending institutions to be at least 1,000...

Iowa City moves on disorderly houses ordinance

NATE OTJEN September 5, 2012

The Iowa City City Council approved the first consideration of an ordinance Tuesday night that, if approved, would alter the way police officers cite tenants of a disorderly house in Iowa City. Councilors...

Local businesses pleased with new sidewalk ordinance

NATE OTJEN September 5, 2012

The Iowa City City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to pass an ordinance implementing changes to the sidewalk-café policy in downtown Iowa City, and most local business owners say they’re...

Former Hawkeye Dwight pushes for solar power at the UI

ERIC CLARK September 5, 2012

The worldwide initiative to “go green” by expanding solar power has hit the University of Iowa via a former Hawkeye football star. Tim Dwight, a member of the Iowa Solar/Small Wind Energy...

Iowa City school board discusses funding for elementary school

LAUREN COFFEY September 5, 2012

In the midst of planning for the Iowa City Community School District’s new high school, school board members said they want to shift their focus — and funds — to addressing the more immediate...

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