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

Two IMU departments merge for convenience, cost

AMY SKARNULIS June 22, 2012

When seeking information in the IMU, University of Iowa students now have only one stop to make, thanks to the creation of The Hub. The University Box Office and the Campus Information Center have merged...

One killed in Highway 6 collision

DI STAFF June 22, 2012

Iowa State Patrol responded to reports of a crash at Highway 6 and Main Street in Tiffin Wednesday night. Ryan Johnson, 20, of Tiffin was pronounced dead after being transported to the University of Iowa...

Citizens for Community Improvement: ISU also to blame in Rastetter ethics complaint

NICHOLAS MILLER June 21, 2012

The Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement filed an ethics complaint against state Board of Regent member Bruce Rastetter on Tuesday, but one member of the organization contends that Rastetter isn't the...

New required course for IC school promotes STEM

ERIC LIGHTNER June 21, 2012

A new course in the Iowa City Community School District has school officials hopeful about the future of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics education. Northwest Middle School and Southeast...

Officials, students split on UI Anheuser-Busch deal’s impact

AMY SKARNULIS June 21, 2012

As University of Iowa officials try to play down the party-school image bestowed upon it in recent years, opinions differ on whether or not the contract between Anheuser-Busch and the university would...

Iowa City and DOT officials stocked up on salt for winter

ALY BROWN June 21, 2012

While the rest of Iowa City is trying to deal with the summer heat, Iowa City officials and the Iowa Department of Transportation are preparing for winter. Bud Stockman, the Iowa City streets superintendent,...

Man leaves Hope House, charged with drug possession

DI STAFF June 21, 2012

A local man failed to return to the Hope House after being released for a doctor's appointment. According to a Johnson County law-enforcement complaint, Gary was assigned to the Hope House as a condition...

Two allegedly steal family member’s trailer

DI STAFF June 21, 2012

Two Riverside citizens have been accused of stealing a relative's trailer. James Watts, 65, was charged May 30 with second-degree theft, and Robin Watts, 47, was also charged May 30 with second-degree...

Photos show charged man posing young relatives with guns

DI STAFF June 21, 2012

An Iowa City man accused of threatening to kill his girlfriend with a handgun took photos of his young relatives with numerous firearms. Francis Almeida, 1441 Laurel St., reportedly held a loaded handgun...

City Council establishes diversity committee

DI STAFF June 20, 2012

The Iowa City City Council voted Tuesday to establish an ad hoc diversity committee to study city operations as they relate to minority populations. The committee will consist of seven members. The councilors...

Councilors approve plans for Hwy 1 Trail Project

DI STAFF June 20, 2012

The Iowa City City Council approved plans for the construction of the Highway 1 Trail Project at its meeting Tuesday. The project involves constructing a 10-foot wide trail along the north side of Highway...

City Council approves Hwy 6 and Sycamore Street plans

DI STAFF June 20, 2012

The Iowa City City Council approved plans, specifications, and estimated costs Tuesday for the U.S. Highway 6 and Sycamore Street intersection-improvement project. According to city documents, the project...

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