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

Business of being local

CHRIS HIGGINS December 1, 2014

Both local and national pushes for businesses resulted in a busy downtown Iowa City on Nov. 29. “At all four of my restaurants, it was probably one of our better days of the month getting a lot...

Remembering Bhopal disaster

DANIEL VALENTIN November 21, 2014

University of Iowa graduate student Astha Singhal was an infant when a pesticide plant experienced a major gas leak, causing the Bhopal gas disaster in India two miles from her home. “My mother...

Law School discussing possible new degree

CORY PORTER November 21, 2014

Knowing the ins and outs of the legal system can be a huge boon to any student’s career prospects, but going to law school isn’t always necessary or an option. Officials at the University...

Cambus to return to original routes

DI STAFF November 21, 2014

Cambus will return to original routes effective Dec. 1. Beginning at that time, the Red and Blue Routes will return to full service. Weekday service for these routes will start running on 10-minute intervals...

Missouri woman charged with theft

DI STAFF November 21, 2014

Authorities have accused a St. Louis woman of stealing a ring from a jewelry store. Taneesha Wise, 23, was charged Nov. 18 with second-degree theft. According to online court documents, Wise entered...

Man charged with second-offense burglary

DI STAFF November 21, 2014

Authorities have accused an Iowa City man of stealing from unoccupied vehicles and possessing marijuana. Michael Amling, 21, was charged Nov. 19 with three charges of third-degree second-offense motor-vehicle...

Regent resigns effective immediately

CHRIS HIGGINS November 21, 2014

A member of the state Board of Regents resigned Thursday evening effective immediately, citing her family’s move. “Given my family’s recent move out of state, I wish to make this announcement...

Bolkcom focuses on green issues

ALYSSA GUZMAN November 21, 2014

Sen. Joe Bolkcom, D-Iowa City, said he thinks environmental change will take 10 to 20 years — although the work will never be done. That was the focus of a talk Bolkcom gave at the University of...

Iowa City officials test food waste initiatives

GRACE PATERAS November 21, 2014

When it comes to recycling programs, an Iowa City organization has been recognized by a government agency for exceeding in initiatives to better the environment and overall well-being of the community....

Johnson County Trails Advisory Committee dissolved

BEN MARKS November 21, 2014

Starting this week, hiking, walking, snowmobile, and biking trails around Iowa City, Coralville, and North Liberty will come under new management. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors on Thursday approved...

Planning and Zoning Commission defers cottage decision

RACHEL GREEN November 21, 2014

A group of Iowa City cottages will remain standing pending a decision by the Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission. The three cottages were built in the mid-19th century and sit along South Dubuque...

Talking turkey in Iowa

NICHOLAS MOFFITT November 20, 2014

Turkey is synonymous with Thanksgiving, and Iowa farmers rank highly when it comes to turkey production, but chances are the turkey you’ll find on the table this holiday didn’t come from an...

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