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

UI alum a disc golf aficionado

BRIAN ALBERT June 24, 2011

Martin Murray started playing disc golf four years ago and hated it. But today, the sport is his greatest passion. “It’s a really great sport that a lot of people overlook,” he said. “It keeps...

Local officials preparing for worst with potential budget shutdown

ARIANA WITT June 24, 2011

The state budget is set to expire in the next week, but it’s not clear what that will mean. State lawmakers are assuring constituents that services won’t be shut down and most things will continue...

Iowa City schools face zero percent allowable growth

EDDIE KIRSCH June 24, 2011

During the next fiscal year, the Iowa City School District will have more costs but the same budget. And following the Iowa Senate’s recent approval of a 0 percent allowable growth for Iowa schools...

Iowa City residents concerned with school board safety contractors

LUKE VOELZ June 24, 2011

The Iowa City School District has hired a familiar firm to handle lead safety procedures in the district — Shive-Hattery, the company state officials say botched an asbestos screening two years ago. The...

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