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

Local man charged with assault on peace officer

DI STAFF April 2, 2012

An Iowa City man was charged with assault on a peace officer after throwing urine in a doctor's face. Stephen Shively, 55, 943 Spring Ridge Drive, was seen by a doctor at the University of Iowa Hospitals...

Local filmmakers hope to revitalize Iowa Film Industry

DORA GROTE April 2, 2012

John Watkins cringed as he doubled over in pain. The University of Iowa theater graduate student performed a scene The Farm, a movie that will be filmed in Iowa later this spring. Local filmmakers...

Iowa City officials point to sub-leasing precautions following alleged kidnap-sexual assault

JORDYN REILAND April 2, 2012

Police and realty officials stressed the need for precaution when looking to rent and sublet following an alleged sexual assault during an apartment showing last weekend. According to a press release...

Number of abused or neglected children down in Johnson County

BETH BRATSOS April 2, 2012

The number of Iowa children abused or neglected is on the way down, and Johnson County is following the trend. An Iowa Department of Human Services report released March 20 cites a nearly 7 percent decrease...

Legislators respond to issues of gun laws in Iowa City

ANNA THEODOSIS April 2, 2012

Gun control, partially in response to the Trayvon Martin case, formed a cornerstone of public concern at an Iowa City legislative forum held this past weekend. The forum, hosted by the League of Women...

New Pioneer Co-op relocation vote met with mixed feelings

DEREK KELLISON April 2, 2012

The Iowa City New Pioneer Co-op is one step closer to approaching new life closer to downtown. But despite Board of Directors members insistence the new store will offer more local produce, some are concerned...

Experts attribute recent increase in apartment rentals to younger generation

KRISTEN EAST April 2, 2012

Across the nation, more people are moving into rental housing and multifamily apartments than ever before, and local and national experts attribute the increase to the younger generation. According to...

Spotlight Iowa City: Visiting professor mixes play and education

SAMANTHA GENTRY April 2, 2012

In the basement of North Hall among wet paintbrushes and pastel paints, Clara Baldus sits on a yoga ball in her office. The visiting assistant professor at the University of Iowa, who is organizing the...

Council to hold public hearing Tuesday for city railroad project

DI STAFF March 30, 2012

The Iowa City City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday regarding the approval of the Iowa City Industrial Campus Railroad Siding and Spur Improvements Project. According to the proposal, the...

City to engage in partnership with Moen’s Central Park LLC

DI STAFF March 30, 2012

The Iowa City City Council will consider a resolution Tuesday approving an agreement between the city and Central Park LLC. City developer Marc Moen formed Central Park, and the resolution would approve...

Local man charged with second-degree criminal mischief

DI STAFF March 30, 2012

A local man, Areli River, 34, 1440 Prairie Du Chien Road, was charged Wednesday with second-degree criminal mischief. On March 28, River was reportedly found in the Oakland Cemetery, 1000 Brown St. River...

Chicago man charged with domestic abuse assault third or subsequent offense

DI STAFF March 30, 2012

A Chicago man, Tyrone Davis, 31, was charged Thursday with domestic-abuse assault third or subsequent offense. Davis and the victim were reportedly in a verbal argument that lasted several hours when...

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