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

Man attempts to steal a keg off of a beer truck

DI STAFF July 12, 2012

A man has been accused of attempting to steal a keg of beer from a truck. Gary Duffel, 44, address unknown, was charged Tuesday with second-degree robbery and public intoxication. According to an Iowa...

State officials meet with FEMA about UI flood recovery funding

DI STAFF July 12, 2012

State officials met with Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Craig Fugate Wednesday and discussed the Department of Homeland Security Office of the Inspector General recommendations to reverse...

City Hall implements QR code technology

DI STAFF July 12, 2012

City officials announced Tuesday that there are now QR codes at the entrance of Emma Harvat Hall and Helling Conference Room in City Hall, according to a city press release. QR — or "quick response"...

City goes ahead with TIF-financed Moen building despite petition

ALY BROWN July 11, 2012

The atmosphere was tense during Tuesday evening's Iowa City City Council meeting as the council approved tax-increment financing funds for a 14-story mixed-use commercial building, despite a petition with...

Santorum campaigns for Iowa G.O.P candidates in Tiffin

JOE HITCHON July 11, 2012

Rick Santorum campaigned for Iowa candidates and criticized President Obama during a meet-and-greet event Tuesday. The purpose of the visit was to extend support to Congressional Republican candidates...

REACH program adds third year option for students

AMY SKARNULIS July 11, 2012

Students in the Realizing Educational and Career Hopes program [REACH] will now have the opportunity to extend their stay at the University of Iowa for another year, and one program official said the additional...

Green coalition unveils statewide renewable energy plan

ELEANOR MARSHALL July 11, 2012

When UI senior engineering student Zach Carter graduates in May 2013, he won't look for white-collar comfort. He wants a green-collar job. Carter, an organizer for the Sierra Student Coalition, spoke...

UI applicants will now self-report data, receive faster decision

DI STAFF July 11, 2012

Officials in the University of Iowa Admissions Office announced Tuesday that first-year and freshmen applicants will now self-report their information and receive an admission decision within 48 hours. Beginning...

Council to apply for state funding for Iowa River Trail development

DI STAFF July 11, 2012

The Iowa City City Council approved a resolution Tuesday authorizing officials to apply for no more than $750,000 from three funding sources for the development of the Iowa River Trail. The three are...

City approves contract with ZipCar Inc.

DI STAFF July 11, 2012

The Iowa City City Council awarded a contract to ZipCar Inc. Tuesday night for car-sharing services. "We are really excited about it," said Chris O'Brien, the city's director of Transportation...

Councilors approve Burlington Street dam changes

DI STAFF July 11, 2012

The Iowa City City Council approved a resolution Tuesday authorizing the city manager to sign a grant agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency to plan for the modification of the Burlington Street...

Woman charged with possession of controlled substance

DI STAFF July 11, 2012

An Iowa City woman was accused of having possession of a controlled substance. Anne Knight, 52, 1038 E. College St., was charged May 1 with possession of a controlled substance. According to a University...

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