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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

A citizen addresses the Iowa City Council at a meeting in City Hall on Tuesday March 12 2019. (Grace Colton /The Daily Iowan)

City Council approves purchase of duplexes in South District for affordable housing

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter July 16, 2019

With the City Council’s approval, Iowa City’s plan to help spark development in the South District project area will move ahead with the purchase of its first two properties under the South District...

The Iowa Well Forecasting system, a web-platform used to access information regarding well geology and water quality is seen on Friday, July 12, 2019. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

Database highlights contaminants in private wells

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor July 16, 2019

The Iowa Well Forecasting System, an interactive database of private wells across Iowa, informs property owners and well-drillers about the geology and water contaminants in a state in which agricultural...

Prairie Lights hosted a reading by (insert name) on (insert date). (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Prairie Lights reading honors late poet James Tate

Seton Warren, News Reporter July 15, 2019

On the evening of July 15, Prairie Lights hosted a reading to memorialize the late poet James Tate, who died in 2015 — a graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and instructor at the University of Iowa. Tate...

Warrant issued for sex offender

Warrant issued for sex offender

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter July 15, 2019

A warrant is out for a Johnson County man accused of failing to comply with requirements for sexual-offender registry. Lattiney Lockett, 32, was charged with second sexual-offender-registration violation. According...

Man faces forgery charge

Man faces forgery charge

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter July 15, 2019

Authorities have accused a man of using a book of stolen checks at a MidwestOne in Coralville.  Jesse Nicastri, 26, was charged July 14 with forgery.  According to the arrest affidavit,...

Senator Michael Bennet, D-CO, speaks with the press after a tour of the Stanley Hydraulics Lab on July 15, 2019. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Michael Bennet condemns Trump and touts unity in Iowa City

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor July 15, 2019

Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet, a Democratic presidential-nomination candidate, made campaign stops in Iowa City on July 15 in which he touted a message of unity and restoring U.S. democracy.  “[The...

Governor of Washington Jay Inslee speaks with professors during his meeting with several non-tenured faculty members at the Hamburg Inn in Iowa City on July 15, 2019. Faculty members spoke with Inslee about some of the concerns they have regarding pay and job security. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Jay Inslee outlines higher-education plans to UI faculty

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter July 15, 2019

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, a Democratic presidential-nomination candidate, said he wants to increase funding for public universities during a meeting with several University of Iowa nontenure track faculty...

Philip Mears guides visitors at his garden during Open Gardens on Saturday, July 13, 2019. Open Gardens are garden walks hosted by Project Green on July 13-14, 2019. (Tian Liu/The Daily Iowan)

Open Garden tours bring inspiration to Iowa City gardeners

Seton Warren, News Reporter July 14, 2019

Philip Mears’ garden is a sight to behold. Potted plants hang from impossibly high tree branches. Every inch of ground, aside from a few winding paths, is covered in greenery. A small bird chirps from...

North Liberty man accused of marijuana, firearm possession

North Liberty man accused of marijuana, firearm possession

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter July 14, 2019

Authorities have charged a North Liberty man of possessing marijuana and a firearm during a traffic stop. Charlie Pitchford, 39, was charged July 13 with third or subsequent possession of a controlled...

Iowa City man accused of driving while under the influence, providing fake name

Iowa City man accused of driving while under the influence, providing fake name

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter July 14, 2019

Authorities have accused an Iowa City man of driving under the influence and providing a fake name when asked. Emanuel Cowley, 31, was charged July 13 with third OWI, driving while barred, interference...

Burlington man charged with third OWI

Burlington man charged with third OWI

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter July 14, 2019

Authorities have accused a Burlington man of driving while intoxicated on Mehaffey Bridge Road. Ronald Graham, 52, has been charged with third OWI. According to the arrest affidavit, Graham was driving...

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Iowa City man accused of breaking into apartment

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter July 14, 2019

A warrant is out for an Iowa City man accused of breaking into the apartment of a person with whom he has a noncontact order. Darelle Bull, 30, was charged with third-degree burglary and third or subsequent...

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