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

Kuntz: Drivers need their mothers

KATIE KUNTZ July 11, 2012

My mother always taught me that it doesn't really matter who's at fault in a collision, what matters is who's hurt. Because I do not own a car (I drive a moped or ride a bike), she reminds me time and...

Should the I-CLUCK petition be adopted?

DI EDITORIAL STAFF July 11, 2012

YES This backyard-chicken movement in Iowa City has been hampered by the strangeness of the idea — not facts, not logic, and certainly not pragmatism. The members of I-CLUCK have now amassed a 1,000-signature...

Ferentz, Fiedorowicz on preseason honors lists

DI STAFF July 11, 2012

Two more Iowa football players were named to watch lists for nationwide awards on Tuesday: Junior tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz is on the John Mackey Award watch list, and senior center James Ferentz appears...

Trojans pick up last regular season win

TOM GOLDHAMMER July 11, 2012

A cool Tuesday night at Trojan Field was the setting for the Iowa City West's last regular-season game of the year, and the Trojans beat the Bettendorf Bulldogs, 5-4, in a contest featuring four Trojan...

Little Hawks lose last home contest

VICTORIA KIPP July 11, 2012

City High's senior night wasn't as happy a sendoff for the seniors as the team would have liked. The Little Hawks grabbed an early lead but eventually fell to the North Scott Lancers, 5-3, in their final...

McCaffery signs new seven year contract

MATT CABEL July 11, 2012

Fran McCaffery has two years under his belt with the Iowa basketball program, and now the head coach has announced he's here to stay. The deal was announced on Tuesday morning by Athletics Director Gary...

North Liberty man charged with pot possession

DI STAFF July 11, 2012

A North Liberty man was accused of having possession of marijuana. Michael Vogel, 18, North Liberty, was charged Tuesday with possession of a controlled substance. According to a Johnson County Sheriff's...

Man charged with possession of k2

DI STAFF July 11, 2012

An Iowa City man was accused of having possession of k2 after being pulled over. Robert Hanseri, 26, 2903 Eastwood Dr., was charged Tuesday with possession of a controlled substance. According to a University...

Woman charged with possession of controlled substance

DI STAFF July 11, 2012

An Iowa City woman was accused of having possession of a controlled substance. Anne Knight, 52, 1038 E. College St., was charged May 1 with possession of a controlled substance. According to a University...

Councilors approve Burlington Street dam changes

DI STAFF July 11, 2012

The Iowa City City Council approved a resolution Tuesday authorizing the city manager to sign a grant agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency to plan for the modification of the Burlington Street...

City approves contract with ZipCar Inc.

DI STAFF July 11, 2012

The Iowa City City Council awarded a contract to ZipCar Inc. Tuesday night for car-sharing services. "We are really excited about it," said Chris O'Brien, the city's director of Transportation...

Council to apply for state funding for Iowa River Trail development

DI STAFF July 11, 2012

The Iowa City City Council approved a resolution Tuesday authorizing officials to apply for no more than $750,000 from three funding sources for the development of the Iowa River Trail. The three are...

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