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

City Council ignoring residents

GUEST COLUMN July 16, 2012

At its July 10 meeting, the Iowa City City Council confirmed its commitment to lending developer Marc Moen $2.5 million in TIF money to help him construct his newest project: a 14-story mixed-use building...

Responsibility does matter, sometimes

ADAM WESLEY July 16, 2012

The University of Iowa's recently signed contract with Anheuser-Busch, allowing the beer company to use the Tigerhawk logo alongside beer logos — such as Bud Light — has generated a debate and calls...

Quick fix not enough for student loans

DI EDITORIAL BOARD July 16, 2012

Those of us in college must believe that an education really is the way to a brighter future. If that was not the case, we students may all feel very silly for paying $8,057 (in-state) or $26,279 (out-of-state)...

Football kids’ day set for August 11

DI STAFF July 16, 2012

The annual "Kids at Kinnick" has been set for Aug. 11, the Iowa Athletics Department announced this past weekend. Kinnick Stadium gates will open at 11 a.m. Members of the Iowa football team...

Gatens hits 3-pointer in his Phoenix Suns debut

DI STAFF July 16, 2012

Former Iowa basketball star Matt Gatens is held dear in Hawkeye fans' hearts, especially after his explosive performance toward the end of his senior season. Gatens scored 30 points against No. 20 Indiana...

Farokhmanesh leads in a way a head coach can’t

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD July 16, 2012

Ali Farokhmanesh is always in Hawkeye Gabe Olaseni's ear, telling him what to do. The Iowa star doesn't mind, however. He welcomes it. Farokhmanesh is 24. Olaseni is 20. Farokhmanesh, who graduated from...

Gesell, Basabe, Cole team up in Prime Time

CARLOS SOSA July 16, 2012

An incoming Iowa freshman. A Hawkeye junior-to-be. A former Black and Gold player. Jill Armstrong of Skogman Realty pulled out a 103-96 Prime Time League win over Culver's/Ready Mix on Sunday thanks to...

Police seeing an increase in catalytic converter thefts

DI STAFF July 16, 2012

The Iowa City area has seen a number of catalytic-converter thefts from vehicles recently; the police are investigating. According to an Iowa City police press release, police officials believe the parts...

Man charged with theft of gold jewelry

DI STAFF July 16, 2012

Police have accused an Iowa City man of stealing gold jewelry in order to sell it. Andrew Irvin, 23, 738 Bayridge Drive, was charged Feb. 15 with second-degree theft. According to an Iowa City police...

ICPD, JC Sheriff’s net $32k grant for crime prevention and prosecution

DI STAFF July 16, 2012

U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, announced July 13 that Iowa City, Keokuk, and Muscatine will receive grant funds through the U.S. Department of Justice's Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant Program. The...

Police investigating Friday night stabbing

DI STAFF July 16, 2012

The Iowa City police are investigating a stabbing that took place near the Kum & Go, 955 Mormon Trek Blvd., on July 13. At approximately 2 a.m., police responded to a reported stabbing. Iowa City...

Local writers celebrate Hamburg Inn as food for literary thought

ELEANOR MARSHALL July 16, 2012

Hamburg Inn's hot coffee and greasy burgers are both a down-home comfort food and an international sensation. But they don't just inspire speeches by presidents from Ronald Reagan to Barack Obama or conjure...

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