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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

SNL star Seth Meyers brings large crowd to IMU

MADELINE SAVOIE August 23, 2012

The IMU Main Lounge was packed full of people Wednesday evening. Every chair filled, all floor space taken, people lining the walls and spilling out the door, all awaiting Seth Meyers to take the stage. Each...

Officials move 100-year-old Iowa City barn without a hitch

BRIANNA JETT August 23, 2012

Just above a snail’s pace, the little red barn previously nestled at 711 Melrose Ave. precariously made a journey to its new home around 100 feet away Wednesday morning. A few neighborhood officials...

UI, Iowa City kick off car rental collaboration

CASSIDY RILEY August 23, 2012

University of Iowa students and Iowa City community members may one day see less parking congestion in the wake of  Zipcar kicking off its service Wednesday. At least that’s what officials hope. UI...

Romney slams Obama on "you didn’t build that" comment in Bettendorf

KRISTEN EAST August 23, 2012

BETTENDORF — Contributing to backlash over President Obama’s “you didn’t build that” comment last month regarding small businesses, presumptive presidential nominee Mitt Romney...

Bar owners, Iowa City police to increase communication

MATT STARNS August 23, 2012

Iowa City police and local bar owners are finding new ways to work together. Following an “open house” event hosted July 31 by the Iowa City police for bar owners, police are now helping provide...

Rummage in the Ramp sees another year of success

DI STAFF August 23, 2012

The 2012 Rummage in the Ramp had a successful, record-setting sixth year, according to an Iowa City press release. City officials gathered the following data following this year‘s event: more than...

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 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...