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

North Liberty man charged with third OWI

DI STAFF August 23, 2012

A North Liberty man faces numerous charges after a traffic stop Tuesday evening. According to a complaint by North Liberty police, Dustan Devries, 32, was charged after officers observed him operating...

Judge approves inmate transport for landlord murder case

DI STAFF August 23, 2012

A Johnson County judge has approved the transport of another inmate to Iowa City for a deposition in the first-degree murder case of Justin Marshall. Marshall is accused of killing Iowa City landlord...

UI bookstore sees traffic spike after launching new comparison tool

BRENT GRIFFITHS August 22, 2012

Countless students have packed into the cramped aisles of the University Bookstore over the last few days, syllabi in hand, to find their textbooks at the start of the semester. This hunt for books repeats...

Women’s Resource and Action Center to target more males

TIERRA SIMPSON August 22, 2012

The University of Iowa Women's Resource and Action Center hosts its annual open house today, but this year, officials expect to see a greater interest from the opposite sex. The open house runs from 4-6...

Iowa City school district tables vote on Roosevelt sale

LAUREN COFFEY August 22, 2012

Iowa City School District officials said they will keep Roosevelt Elementary a bit longer after tabling the discussion Tuesday. The board discussed putting Roosevelt Elementary up for bid, with only...

Iowa City school district Physical Plant director resigns

LAUREN COFFEY August 22, 2012

Iowa City School District Physical Plant Director Paul Schultz resigned Tuesday morning, and responses from the community and school officials are mixed. Assistant Physical Plant Director Dave McKenzie...

Iowa City City Council OKs first vote on disorderly house ordinance

NATE OTJEN August 22, 2012

The Iowa City City Council approved the first consideration of an ordinance Tuesday night that would allow city staff to issue civil citations to all tenants of disorderly houses. The vote was unanimous...

Iowa City City Council approves first vote on payday lender ordinance

NATE OTJEN August 22, 2012

The Iowa City City Council unanimously approved the first consideration of an ordinance Tuesday night that would change zoning laws for where payday lenders can set up shop. A change in the zoning code...

UI medical school student government eyes lower tuition

ANNA THEODOSIS August 22, 2012

Lowering the costs of tuition is No. 1 on the priority list of the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine Student Government. Council President Shady Henien proposed the idea titled "Invest...

ECGPS focuses on Biggest Improvement initiative, transparency

NICK HASSETT August 22, 2012

The Executive Council of Graduate and Professional Students has a simple goal this year: making sure students know it exists. Luke Stauffer, the public-relations liaison for the Executive Council, which...

Iowa City City Council votes to end Youth Advisory Commission

KRISTEN EAST August 22, 2012

The Iowa City City Council approved a resolution Tuesday to abolish the city’s Youth Advisory Commission. The resolution was passed with approval of the City Council’s consent calendar. The...

Woman faces third-degree burglary charge

MATT STARNS August 22, 2012

A Kalona woman has been accused of third-degree burglary after she allegedly broke into a concession stand in Lower City Park. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Ashley Diaz, 23, was charged...

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