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

JECC director resigns

DI STAFF March 28, 2012

Gary Albrecht resigned Monday as the second executive director of the Johnson County Joint Emergency Communications Center. Albrecht went on medical leave last week for undisclosed reasons, and he officially...

Local bar owners enforce alcohol compliance training

KRISTEN EAST March 28, 2012

Local bar owners believe the state's first online alcohol-training course will help curb underage drinking in Iowa City. The state Alcoholic Beverages Division launched I-PACT — the Iowa Program for...

Apartments Downtown plaintiffs to take charges to small claims court

ELDON GIANNAKOUROS March 28, 2012

Sophie Borer knew she was not allowed to bring a pet to her apartment complex on South Johnson Street, but she didn't expect a short visit from her father and dog would lead to more than $1,000 in fines...

Johnson County on mental health service waitlist

JENNY EARL March 28, 2012

Those seeking mental-health aid in Johnson County may have to wait. The county has joined 10 others placing such residents on a waiting list this year for mental-health services. And after the Iowa Legislative...

Warm March temperatures trigger early blooming and fear of frost

DORA GROTE March 28, 2012

Daffodils have bloomed, and white apple blossoms dot the meadows at the local Wilson's Apple Orchard. Typically, these harbingers of spring make their appearance in April — but warm weather has brought...

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