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

Iowa City officials plan to renew "Bicycle-Friendly" designation

MATT STARNS August 27, 2012

City officials are planning to renew Iowa City’s designation as a Bicycle Friendly Community this winter, but some local bicycle advocates say there’s room for improvement in the city’s...

Davenport man sentenced for distributing cocaine

DI STAFF August 27, 2012

A Davenport man was sentenced to 219 months in prison on Aug. 23 after being convicted of conspiring to distribute in excess of 2.8 kilograms of crack cocaine. According to a U.S. Department of Justice...

Coralville man charged with assault and third OWI

DI STAFF August 27, 2012

A Coralville man faces numerous charges after an Aug. 24 altercation at Tailgators Sports Bar in Coralville. According to a complaint by Coralville police, Dusten Kemp, 26, was charged after he was allegedly...

Prosecutors file motion to block murder suspect’s trial delay

DI STAFF August 27, 2012

The prosecution has filed a motion against Justin Marshall’s request to delay his trial, according to online court documents. Marshall is accused of first-degree murder in connection with the death...

Man charged with child endangerment waives right to speedy trial

DI STAFF August 27, 2012

A man accused of felony child endangerment has waived his right to a speedy trial, according to online court documents. Jorge Perez, 21, is accused of beating Marcus Balderas to death in April. Prosecutors...

UI seeks input on alcohol message following Anheuser-Busch controversy

CASSIDY RILEY August 27, 2012

University of Iowa officials are concerned about whether their stance on drinking is clear to students following the renewal of the school’s contract with Anheuser-Busch this summer. Every undergraduate...

UI program aims to connect international, American students

TIERRA SIMPSON August 27, 2012

University of Iowa freshman Yaqiong Wang came from China to Iowa City with competing feelings of nervousness and excitement. Now thousands of miles from home, she signed up for new UI program in hopes...

Iowa City landlord murder suspect requests trial delay

BRENT GRIFFITHS August 24, 2012

A man accused of killing an Iowa City landlord in October 2009 has again asked a judge to delay his trial, according to online court documents. Justin Marshall, 21, was charged with first-degree murder...

Iowa City Downtown District names new director

BRENT GRIFFITHS August 24, 2012

The Iowa City Downtown District named Nancy Bird as its first executive director Wednesday, according to a city press release. Karen Kubby, the board president of the Downtown District, said that Bird...

Local man charged in Ped Mall dispute

MATT STARNS August 24, 2012

A local man was charged Aug. 22 after he allegedly threatened another man with a wooden pole. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Ross Johnson, 58, address unknown, was charged after officers...

IC eyes Burlington Street dam recreational remodel

NATE OTJEN August 24, 2012

Recreation on the Iowa River from Burlington Street to Benton Street could be in Iowa City’s future. City officials are applying for additional grants to hire consultants to ease the process. A...

New technology in Hillcrest dining hall increases sustainability

LAUREN COFFEY August 24, 2012

Every day, hundreds of students flood the campus dining halls, leaving tons of food waste in their wake. Starting this semester, University of Iowa officials have found a new way to divert that waste:...

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