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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

Local man charged with allegedly hitting woman in the jaw

DI STAFF June 4, 2012

An Iowa City man has been arrested for allegedly hitting a woman in the jaw. Derek Stoneking, 27, 10 Regal Lane, was charged June 2 with causing willful bodily injury. According to a University of...

Coralville woman charged with allegedly forging seven checks

DI STAFF June 4, 2012

A Coralville women has been charged with allegedly forging seven checks belonging to an 87-year-old women. Nicole Campbell, 37, was charged May 31 with seven charges of forgery. According to a North...

Regents to discuss UI faculty salary policies

DI STAFF June 4, 2012

Salary policies for University of Iowa faculty will be discussed Wednesday at the state Board of Regents' meeting in the IMU. According to the agenda posted on the regents' website, pay increases for...

Regents to discuss tuition set-asides

DI STAFF June 4, 2012

The state Board of Regents will meet Wednesday in the IMU to continue discussion on tuition set-aside for student aid. A regents' policy passed in 2004 sets a minimum of 15 percent of gross tuition...

What you missed:  News during the DI publishing break

DI STAFF June 4, 2012

Council OKs vacating part of Melrose Place The Iowa City City Council voted to vacate and convey a portion of Melrose Place for the future construction of a University of Iowa parking lot. The councilors...

What you missed:  News during the DI publishing break

DI STAFF June 4, 2012

Council OKs vacating part of Melrose Place The Iowa City City Council voted to vacate and convey a portion of Melrose Place for the future construction of a University of Iowa parking lot. The councilors...

Local bicycle advocates praise Light the Night program

AMY SKARNULIS June 4, 2012

Instead of having to cough up nearly $100 if cited for not having front and back lights on their bikes at night, Iowa City bicyclists can now opt for a cheaper — and safer — alternative. A local...

Local restaurants offer first-of-a-kind internship opportunities to district students

ASMAA ELKEURTI May 11, 2012

Tate High students could soon have the option to gain culinary and other experiences as part of a new internship program pairing students with local businesses. Iowa City School District officials are...

IC Councilors to move on conveying, vacating Melrose lot

DI STAFF May 11, 2012

The Iowa City City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the conveyance and vacating of Melrose Place. According to city documents, University of Iowa officials requested that city officials vacate...

Councilors to have final vote on rezoning amendments

DI STAFF May 11, 2012

The Iowa City City Council will vote on the third and final consideration of two proposed rezoning amendments that have garnered a combined 100-plus petitions. The first rezoning amendment would establish...

IC Councilors to consider diversity resolution

DI STAFF May 11, 2012

The Iowa City City Council will consider a resolution at its next meeting regarding diversity issues in the community. City Councilors Rick Dobyns and Jim Throgmorton met to draft the proposed resolution. Throgmorton...

IC Councilors to move on conveying, vacating Melrose lot

DI STAFF May 11, 2012

The Iowa City City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the conveyance and vacating of Melrose Place. According to city documents, University of Iowa officials requested that city officials vacate...