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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

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...

Councilors OK new winter storage facility

DI STAFF June 20, 2012

The Iowa City City Council approved plans for the construction of the Public Works Complex Warm Storage Building Project Tuesday after holding a public hearing. The project, according to city documents,...

Councilors approve new water main

DI STAFF June 20, 2012

The Iowa City City Council approved plans Tuesday for the 2012 Muscatine Avenue Water Main Improvements Project. The project, according to city documents, includes installing a water main along the south...

City Council approves neighborhood improvement grants

DI STAFF June 20, 2012

The Iowa City City Council passed a resolution Tuesday approving the distribution of Program for Improving Neighborhoods grant funds. According to city documents, city officials allocated $15,000 in the...

Summit under new ownership

DI STAFF June 20, 2012

The Iowa City City Council approved a new Class C liquor license for the Summit Restaurant and Bar, 10 S. Clinton St. City officials told The Daily Iowan that the new liquor license would be granted to...

Woman charged with attempting to sell marijuana

DI STAFF June 20, 2012

An Iowa City woman has been accused of attempting to sell marijuana. Mersadies Turner, 21, 2420 Bartelt Road No. 2C, was charged April 27 with a drug tax-stamp violation and a controlled-substance violation. According...

Rec Center officials expect rise in patrons over summer

JOE HITCHON June 20, 2012

With the Sun at its hottest on the first day of summer, students and locals continue to flock to the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center to beat the heat. "I exercise year-round here at the Wellness...

Downtown independent cinema gets green light

ALY BROWN June 20, 2012

Downtown Iowa City will soon have an independent cinema showcasing new releases and old favorites on the silver screen. FilmScene, an independent nonprofit organization in Iowa City, will be temporarily...

Community group files ethics complaint against Regent Bruce

DI STAFF June 20, 2012

The Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement filed an ethics complaint against Regent Bruce Rastetter on Tuesday for allegedly abusing his role as a regent. David Goodner, the Iowa City community organizer...

Councilors approve plans for Towncrest medical office

ALY BROWN June 20, 2012

The Iowa City city councilors said they hope to spur expansion in the Towncrest Urban Renewal Area after they approved the first major development in the district. The City Council approved construction...