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

Experts: Obama likely to discuss jobs during Cedar Rapids visit

CHASTITY DILLARD January 25, 2012

  Several experts say President Obama's visit to the Conveyor Engineering and Manufacturing company in Cedar Rapids today may be motivated by a push for job creation. "Our unemployment rates...

Loebsack challenger Dolan: 2012 race will be about jobs

JORDYN REILAND January 25, 2012

One GOPU.S. House hopeful signaled Tuesday his campaign will largely focus on economic issues this year. "As someone who is in business … I've started businesses from scratch at the kitchen table...

Some in Iowa City speak out against red-light cameras

KRISTEN EAST January 25, 2012

Many residents aren't happy that the Iowa City City Council is one step closer to giving red-light cameras the green light. Several spoke in opposition to the ordinance, which would install red-light...

City sets PAULA ratio at 0.25

DI STAFF January 25, 2012

Iowa City restaurants will face tighter policies regarding the PAULA ratio and 21-ordinance exceptions. The Iowa City City Council voted 7-0 to pass a resolution setting the PAULA ratio at 0.25 Tuesday. Other...

Indianapolis man charged after allegedly exposing himself at The Vine

DI STAFF January 25, 2012

An Indianapolis man has been charged with indecent exposure. Robert Renzi, 22, allegedly unzipped his pants and pulled out his penis while "masturbating" and swinging his hips around in the...

Iowa City man charged with cashing checks not addressed to him

DI STAFF January 25, 2012

An Iowa City man has been charged with identity theft and forgery. According to Iowa City police, Pablo Gomez, 25, 500 Second Ave., allegedly received a check in the mail addressed to someone else....

Iowa City man allegedly sexually abused two girls

DI STAFF January 25, 2012

An Iowa City man is being charged with sexually abusing two underage girls. According to Iowa City police, Brice Widstrom, 20, 628 N. Linn St., allegedly provided a 15-year-old-girl with vodka on Oct....

Public hearings approved for two leases at East Side Recycling Center

DI STAFF January 25, 2012

The Iowa City City Council approved two future public hearings regarding the East Side Recycling Center. Officials at the Recycling Center, 2401 Scott Blvd., intend to enter into leases with the Iowa...

IC to spend $40M revamping wastewater-treatment facilities

DI STAFF January 25, 2012

Iowa City officials will spend roughly $40 million to revamp the wastewater-treatment facilities. The Iowa City City Council approved design details for the Wastewater Treatment Facilities Consolidation...

City votes to prohibit parking near curb extensions

DI STAFF January 25, 2012

Iowa City City Councilors voted to prohibit parking adjacent to a curb extension in its first consideration Tuesday. The ordinance would make it illegal for commercial vehicles to park adjacent to...

Faculty council discusses author policy

DI STAFF January 25, 2012

University of Iowa Faculty Council members voted unanimously to approve the first draft of a new authorship policy for UI faculty and students. Faculty Council officials said the policy would determine...

Traffic signal to be installed at Melrose Avenue/Highway 218

DI STAFF January 25, 2012

The Iowa City City Council approved plans for the construction of a traffic signal at the intersection of Highway 218 and Melrose Ave. Tuesday night. The traffic signal, which will cost the city $111,000,...

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