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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

Officials anxiously await decision on IC-Chicago railway

RYAN COLE January 26, 2011

With $230 million in federal funding hanging in the balance, Governor Terry Branstad is exploring his options to acquire the additional $80 million needed for the Iowa City-Chicago passenger railway project. Tim...

Spotlight: Woman helps children with incarcerated parents

ERIC HAWKINSON January 26, 2011

Kiesha Spearman used to get detentions and phone calls home from school. But now, the 16-year-old doesn’t get in trouble thanks to her mentor through Children of Promise. “She gives me good advice...

Hills students to go to Southeast, City

GRACE GATHUA January 26, 2011

Sixth-graders preparing to graduate from Hills Elementary School will now be forced to register for next year’s classes at Southeast Junior High, and they will ultimately attend City High. The change...

Council hires architects for multi-use parking structure

EMILY HOERNER January 26, 2011

Iowa City’s workforce may soon have a new space to call home that includes a solution to one of the most frustrating issues downtown: parking. The Iowa City City Council voted Tuesday night to hire...

Everson verdict renews consent debate

HAYLEY BRUCE January 26, 2011

One local rape-victim advocate said the recent sexual-assault trial of former Hawkeye football player Cedric Everson sheds light on societal double standards and the common practice of “victim-blaming”...

Obama asks Congress for student tax credits

ALLIE WRIGHT January 26, 2011

President Obama asked Congress during his State of the Union speech Tuesday night to help make college more affordable for Americans so the United States can rely on a more educated and innovative population. Obama...

UI looks for alternative funding for sabbaticals

ALISON SULLIVAN January 26, 2011

As a current bill freezing sabbaticals continues to climb the legislative ladder, University of Iowa officials are examining alternative methods of funding faculty sabbaticals. This past weekend, members...

Council denies Piano Lounge liquor license, approves Slippery Pete’s

EMILY HOERNER January 26, 2011

The Piano Lounge has joined the growing list of bars whose liquor-license renewals have been denied, but for a different reason from the rest. Iowa City City Council ors voted unanimously at their meeting...

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