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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

Iowa City gets $1.2 million for housing options

DI STAFF June 29, 2011

Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, announced Monday that Iowa City would receive approximately $1.2 million for affordable housing, according to a press release. The funding will go toward quality housing in the...

IC School board approves Borlaug boundaries

BRITTANY TREVICK June 29, 2011

The School Board voted unanimously to approve the new Borlaug Elementary boundaries on Tuesday night. And after two months and seven plans, the administration said the draft encompasses the 21 objectives...

UI Professor develops flight training software

ZACHARY POUND June 29, 2011

University of Iowa Associate Professor Tom “Mach” Schnell is on a mission to help evolve the human race. With the pilot being the least perfect part in flying, he is trying the bridge the gap between...

Iowa City parents claim discrimination over Borlaug boundaries

LUKE VOELZ June 29, 2011

Though school boundaries have been set, but the debate continues. Parents from the Pheasant Ridge community claim they weren’t given fair input on the new elementary-school boundaries. Parents voiced...

Cyclists ride for heart research at UIHC

KATIE HEINE June 29, 2011

Kierstin Henricks talks fast. She rattles on about her love for camp, dance, and music. And her fast-paced chatter is fitting for her racing heart. The 12-year-old was diagnosed with a singular ventricle...

National experts consider cooperation for wind future

IAN STEWART June 29, 2011

WEST BRANCH — There was hardly a breeze to stir the warm summer air outside the Acciona wind turbine assembly plant on Tuesday, but those getting off buses for a tour of the factory had wind on their...

GOP accuses Obama of skipping tough issues in Eastern Iowa speech

HAYLEY BRUCE and EMILY BUSSE June 29, 2011

BETTENDORF — President Obama praised eastern Iowa industry and iterated plans to build a partnership between the federal government and U.S. manufacturers, but critics said the president’s speech here...

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