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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

Officials: Food prices to increase due to drought

ANNA EGELAND July 18, 2012

As temperatures remain high and rain clouds remain scarce, state experts suggest food prices are likely to skyrocket this fall. The last statewide rain occurred on May 31, and as a result, the state's...

Zoning commission to discuss limiting payday lenders

ALY BROWN July 18, 2012

The Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss restricting where payday lenders may open outlets in the city after the Iowa City City Council approved discussions in March. Senior city planner...

School board approves new City High field

ERIC LIGHTNER July 18, 2012

School officials are excited to be taking the next step in repairing the City High multipurpose field. School Board President Marla Swesey said the board has a responsibility not only to look forward...

ICPD seeing increase in catalytic converter thefts

AMY SKARNULIS July 18, 2012

While the Iowa City area has seen 14 catalytic-converter thefts in the past few weeks, several automotive-repair shops say they haven't had customers come in for replacements. Iowa City police Sgt. Denise...

Trial reset for Iowa City man accused of tampering with witness

DI STAFF July 18, 2012

Peng Tang, an Iowa City man accused of first-degree kidnapping, solicitation to commit an aggravated misdemeanor, and tampering with a witness or juror, will face trial for the latter offenses Sept. 4. The...

UIHC ranked first in state

DI STAFF July 18, 2012

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics were ranked no. 1 in the state by an annual U.S. News & World Report listing of "The Best Hospitals in America." This year marks the first time...

Coralville man accused of driving under the influence of marijuana

DI STAFF July 18, 2012

A Coralville man was accused of possessing marijuana. Andrew Antill, 20, Coralville, was charged Monday with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and third-offense OWI. According...

Local woman receives her third or subsequent OWI charge

DI STAFF July 18, 2012

A Cedar Rapids woman was accused of third-offense OWI. Laura Lindquist, 43, Cedar Rapids, was charged July 12 with third-offense OWI. According to a Johnson County Sheriff's Office complaint, an officer...

Local law enforcement see rise in bike thefts

AMY SKARNULIS July 17, 2012

The Iowa City police have received 22 reports of bike thefts in the first two weeks of July, and surrounding law-enforcement agencies are seeing similar trends. Iowa City police Sgt. Denise Brotherton...

Borlaug elementary: bigger, better, greener

ERIC LIGHTNER July 17, 2012

Several hundred students who will attend Borlaug Elementary in the fall — 320 to be exact — will find a school that is both larger and greener. Principal Celeste Shoppa said the school would set...

UI scientists engaging public with social media

ALY BROWN July 17, 2012

University of Iowa science officials are using social media now more than ever to engage the public and colleagues with new research developments. Dan McMillan, the director of communications and external...

Local experts hope to spark sustainability discussions

ELEANOR MARSHALL July 17, 2012

"How can we meet our needs today without harming our ability to meet our needs tomorrow?" It was a colossal question scrawled in small handwriting in front of a circle of 16 community members...