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

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...

Man charged with possession of k2

DI STAFF July 11, 2012

An Iowa City man was accused of having possession of k2 after being pulled over. Robert Hanseri, 26, 2903 Eastwood Dr., was charged Tuesday with possession of a controlled substance. According to a University...

North Liberty man charged with pot possession

DI STAFF July 11, 2012

A North Liberty man was accused of having possession of marijuana. Michael Vogel, 18, North Liberty, was charged Tuesday with possession of a controlled substance. According to a Johnson County Sheriff's...

Obama promotes tax cut extension plan in Cedar Rapids

ERIC LIGHTNER July 11, 2012

CEDAR RAPIDS — President Obama shared his campaign message of raising taxes on the upper class and strengthening the middle class in Iowa Tuesday, but some state leaders say the plan could have a negative...

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...

Woman withdraws more than $1,000 from elderly man’s account

DI STAFF July 10, 2012

The Iowa City police have accused an Iowa City woman of using an elderly man's credit card without authorization. Kerrie Fraley, 50, 320 S. Dubuque St., Apt. 308, was charged June 27 with unauthorized...

North Liberty man accused of assault

DI STAFF July 10, 2012

Police have accused a North Liberty man of abusing the mother of his child. Tommy Jones, 49, was charged Sunday with domestic-abuse assault. According to a North Liberty police complaint, Jones and...

Security questions raised for new JC Justice Center

AMY SKARNULIS July 10, 2012

Although plans for the new Johnson County Justice Center have been unveiled, members of the community still have questions regarding security. Johnson County Supervisor Rod Sullivan and Johnson County...

City to award car-sharing contract

ALY BROWN July 10, 2012

University of Iowa students and Iowa City residents without cars may soon be able to get around town with a car-sharing service sweeping Big Ten university towns. The Iowa City City Council will vote...

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