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

IC councilors vote to approve housing ordinance’s first consideration

KRISTEN EAST April 4, 2012

The Iowa City city councilors are moving forward with rezoning plan targeting high-density housing and "student" apartments. The councilors approved the first consideration of a proposed zoning...

VA Office of the Inspector General begins review of IC facilities

DI STAFF April 4, 2012

The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of the Inspector General has begun reviewing the Iowa City VA facility following concerns over its treatment of patients. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, requested...

Local man charged with third-offense OWI and possession of marijuana

DI STAFF April 4, 2012

A local man has been charged with third-offense OWI and possession of marijuana. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Craig Owsley, 42, 2104 Western Road, was charged Tuesday. Police officials...

City councilor proposes council take stance on Trayvone Martin issue

DI STAFF April 4, 2012

In light of the recent slaying of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Florida, Iowa City City Councilor Jim Throgmorton proposed the city adopt a resolution to keep local focus on similar issues in Iowa City. "I...

City drops Harris lawsuit

DI STAFF April 4, 2012

The Iowa City City Council voted Tuesday to approve the dismissal of the city's lawsuit against Harris Computer Systems. City officials filed a lawsuit against Harris and Innoprise Software on Oct. 21,...

Council approves railroad infrastructure project

DI STAFF April 4, 2012

The Iowa City City Council approved details for the construction of railroad infrastructure at its meeting Tuesday evening. The Iowa City Industrial Campus Railroad Siding and Spur Improvements Project...

IC Council approves increased transportation fees

DI STAFF April 4, 2012

The Iowa City city councilors voted Tuesday to approve an increase in city transportation fares. The standard bus fare would increase from 75 cents to $1. According to the proposal, the last fee increase...

City moves on animal shelter plans

DI STAFF April 4, 2012

The Iowa City City Council approved preliminary architectural design plans and cost-sharing agreements Tuesday for the facility replacing the Animal Care and Adoption Center, which was heavily damaged...

Iowa student leaders take funding plea on statewide roadtrip

BETH BRATSOS April 3, 2012

DES MOINES — Iowa's public universities have effects beyond the cities they are located in, student-government representatives from each university told Des Moines residents Monday. More than 200 students,...

UISG vice presidential candidates spar on tuition and voter turnout

ANNA THEODOSIS April 3, 2012

Though both University of Iowa Student Government vice-presidential candidates agreed safety should be addressed both on and off campus, they differed on how university students should best advocate for...

UI student leaders look for voter turnout jump with two-party race

KRISTEN EAST April 3, 2012

As University of Iowa Student Government leaders make the final push for their campaigns, undergraduate voters will have the final say beginning Wednesday. Two parties — the I Party and the # (Hashtag)...

Local and state officials split on cause for drug charge increase

JORDYN REILAND April 3, 2012

Local police and other officials across the state are split on what may be the cause for the growing number of drug and narcotic charges. "When you're looking to any statistic where it's drugs, it's...

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