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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

IC Council votes to regulate game-day vendors

CHASTITY DILLARD July 6, 2011

The Iowa City City Council took its final action on the Melrose ordinance during its meeting Tuesday evening, voting 7-0 to enact regulations on game-day vendors across from the stadium. The new ordinance...

Local arts director works to ‘bring art to life’

JULIANA FABIANO July 6, 2011

Megan Flanagan has occupied every role in the creative world of theater. She tried acting. She directed and designed costumes — anything to be around the stage. “I really enjoy constantly being around...

High-voltage transformer surge causes Laura Dr. fire

DI STAFF July 6, 2011

The Iowa City Fire Department was dispatched Tuesday around 9 a.m. to a fire at 1205 Laura Drive Lot 1. According to a press release from fire authorities, a high-voltage surge from a nearby transformer...

Cedar Rapids man arrested for alleged assault

DI STAFF July 6, 2011

A Cedar Rapids man was arrested after he allegedly attempted to sexually assault his daughter’s roommate, Coralville police said. According to police, 48-year-old Brent Michael Humble made “lewd”...

IC City Council defers levee discussion

DI STAFF July 6, 2011

The Iowa City City Council decided to defer the decision to grant the Idyllwild/Taft Speedway levee contract during its Tuesday night meeting. “The state has asked us to take a look at expanding to...

IC City Council votes in favor of moped regulations

DI STAFF July 6, 2011

The Iowa City City Council voted Tuesday night to move forward with changes to fines and permits for downtown moped parking. The vote was 7-0 on the first of three votes needed to enact the changes. An...

Council votes for Washington St. changes

DI STAFF July 6, 2011

The Iowa City City Council voted to move forward on possibly changing the one-way section of Washington Street to a two-way street at its meeting Tuesday night. Discussion in favor of the change focused...

IC Council hires firm for Riverfront Crossing

DI STAFF July 6, 2011

The Iowa City City Council voted 7-0 to hire HDR Engineering Inc. to provide consultant services for the downtown and Riverfront Crossings areas. According to a letter from senior planner Robert Miklo,...

Changes coming to UI freshman move-in

LUKE VOELZ July 5, 2011

Car-crowded streets and legions of stuffed suitcases will hit Iowa City a few days earlier this fall. The change puts resident halls’ move-in dates to Aug. 17 and 18 — the Wednesday and Thursday...

Veterinarian specializes in emergency care

BRIAN ALBERT July 5, 2011

Jack Hardy once dreamed of playing professional football. Now he spends his days tackling parvo and other animal diseases at Bright Eyes and Bushy Tails, a veterinary hospital located at 3030 Northgate...

Des Moines 80/35 festival hosts local, national acts

NINA EARNEST July 5, 2011

It was hard to escape the music at the 80/35 Festival. Some would scoff — it’s a no-brainer, of course, to expect a cacophony of sound at an event dedicated to music. Yet 80/35, nestled in the heart...

Mason named vice chair for Big Ten Presidents council

DI STAFF July 5, 2011

University of Iowa President Sally Mason will serve as vice chairwoman of the Big Ten Council of Presidents/Chancellors, according to a press release. Mason will join Indiana University President Michael...