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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

UI student shares “universal” language of music

MADISON BENNETT August 30, 2011

The face of the 28-year-old changed from pensive to focused the moment he rested his chin on the base of his violin and slowly rocked its neck in the cradle of his hand. His pristine John Norwood bow...

International writers arrive in Iowa City

RISHABH R. JAIN August 30, 2011

A new visitor to Iowa City says the town reminds her of Bangalore “100 years ago.” Usha K.R. is one of 37 new writers from more than 32 countries who have arrived in Iowa City as part of the International...

UISG looking to expand U-Bill

KRISTEN EAST August 30, 2011

One swipe of a student ID card will mean so much more in the next several months. University of Iowa Student Government officials are advocating a new U-Bill program in which student ID cards would be...

City council likely to reorganize voting precincts

MATT STARNS August 30, 2011

Iowa City officials say a new precinct map will create a more even distribution of Iowa City voters. 2010 Census data created what Johnson County Auditor Tom Slocket calls an “inequitable distribution”...

Mopeds in IC spark helmet discussion

BRITTANY TREVICK August 30, 2011

MopedU’s rentals have skyrocketed, with the company’s entire fleet of 83 mopeds rented for the fall. The 6-month-old company has even begun selling the vehicles, with around a dozen mopeds having...

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