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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

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...

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...

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...

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...