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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 aquifer shows sign of depletion

DORA GROTE September 12, 2011

Officials say they are worried that an area aquifer is being overused, which could affect the future water supply in Iowa City. A $500,000 ongoing water assessment found the Jordan Aquifer, located north...

New website offers online ordering for local restaurants

ALEX CORDERO September 12, 2011

For the owners of ICEats.com, a local online food ordering service, the phrase “middle man”means saving customers money. So far, 13 local businesses, including Cheba Hut, Pita Pit, and Gumby’s...

UI’s Wilkins fascinated by death

MAX FREUND September 12, 2011

Darrell Wilkins’ life began with death. Not the death of a close family member, but the idea of it. As a child, Wilkins’ mother would bring him and his brother to the cemetery to play — because...

IC man charged with child endangerment

DI STAFF September 12, 2011

An Iowa City man was charged with child endangerment after he allegedly passed out while baby-sitting two young children. Peter Emanuelli, 58, 501 S. Scott Blvd., was charged Aug. 25 with child endangerment/no...

Murder trial on schedule

DI STAFF September 12, 2011

The trial for an Iowa City man charged with first-degree murder is on schedule, officials said. Eric Scott Osborn, 28, was charged in March 2010 with first-degree murder after allegedly striking and strangling...

Iowa man charged with assault

DI STAFF September 12, 2011

Johnson County deputies arrested an Iowa man after he allegedly broke into a home and placed his hands over a woman’s face. Dallas Miller, 22, Aplington, Iowa, was charged Thursday with assault with...

Human Rights Commission submits immigration proposals

ASMAA ELKEURTI September 9, 2011

Officials with the Iowa City Human Rights Commission said they are unsure how the City Council will receive the group’s recommendations about improving the lives of the city’s immigrants. Dianne Day,...

Johnson County to fund ambulance facility

JORDAN MICKLE September 9, 2011

Because ambulance calls have increased, county officials would like to upgrade their facilities so they can respond more efficiently. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a plan...

Iowa Hospice holds ISU vs. UI food drive

MATT STARNS September 9, 2011

During a difficult stretch for food shelves across Iowa, rising enthusiasm ahead of the state’s most anticipated football game should provide some relief.  Today marks the third annual...

City councilor has passion for cycling

SAMANTHA GENTRY September 9, 2011

Strolling down the halls and singing ballads to his colleagues is a normal practice for Ross Wilburn while at the office. But a quirk some of his coworkers may not know is that aside from being the former...

UI will host reception for Butler

DI STAFF September 9, 2011

A reception will officially welcome P. Barry Butler in his new role as the University of Iowa’s provost and executive vice president, said UI President Sally Mason in a press release. The event will...

County supervisors approve wind-energy facility

DI STAFF September 9, 2011

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an ordinance Thursday that will allow for the construction of a commercial wind-energy facility on county land. The supervisors approved the...