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

UI looks to cut costs on new dorm

ALLIE WRIGHT September 23, 2011

University of Iowa officials are working on driving down the cost of a new residence hall after its price tag jumped twice in the last year. The state Board of Regents approved $54 million for the residence...

Neighbors testify in Thompson murder trial

ERIC MOORE September 23, 2011

Ronda Bluitt initially told police she saw one man in jeans and a black hoodie running outside her window the night of landlord John Versypt's slayiing. But Thursday, in her testimony during Charles William...

JoCo program helps jail crowding

JORDAN MICKLE September 23, 2011

Diverting mentally ill inmates out of the Johnson County Jail is saving the county almost half a million dollars a year and helping with overcrowding. The jail-alternative program, established under the...

Mad Magazine editor to perform at Englert

JORDAN MONTGOMERY September 23, 2011

"American Heretic," a show full of edgy, outspoken material, will leave an Iowa City audience questioning the roots of their religions. "This is a show that really challenges the status...

Crosswalk slated for Kirkwood Ave. and Summit St.

DI STAFF September 23, 2011

The Johnson County Transportation Division wants a crosswalk at the intersection of Kirkwood Avenue and Summit Street to allow pedestrians to cross the street more safely. Cars driving along Kirkwood...

Planning begins for IC Highway 1 trail project

DI STAFF September 23, 2011

Planning has begun for the Highway 1 trail project in Iowa City. City officials will hold a neighborhood public open house next week to present project goals. A 10-foot-wide trail is projected to stretch...

Iowa City Fire Department resonded to a potential chemical spill

DI STAFF September 23, 2011

Members of the Iowa City Fire Department responded Thursday to a possible chemical leak at the Iowa Interstate Railyard. According to a press release by the ICFD, members of Iowa Interstate told first-responders...

UI officials: FEMA regulations have slowed flood recovery

DI STAFF September 21, 2011

University of Iowa officials, speaking at the state Board of Regents meeting Tuesday in West Des Moines, said they are confident in the completion dates for several flood-damaged campus buildings. The...

UI receives approval for $7M MRI scanner

DI STAFF September 21, 2011

The state Board of Regents Tuesday unanimously approved the University of Iowa's request to purchase a new $7 million magnetic resonance imaging scanner. The scanner will be located in the new Pappajohn...

Regents OK Howard name for Carver addition

DI STAFF September 21, 2011

The state Board of Regents unanimously approved a University of Iowa request to name the new addition to Carver-Hawkeye Arena after Dale and Marilyn Howard. The regents accepted the UI's proposal to call...

Council approves installation of Wells Fargo kiosk

DI STAFF September 21, 2011

The Iowa City City Council on Tuesday voted to approve a request to install a Wells Fargo bank ATM on the College Street area of the Pedestrian Mall. The bank will sign a lease with the council that will...

Council votes to support sustainability program planning

DI STAFF September 21, 2011

The Iowa City City Council voted in favor of participating in the Linn County and Johnson County sustainable communities grant and planning process Tuesday. After being approached by Linn County, councilors...

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