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

Interviews end in dean search

DI STAFF April 18, 2012

The University of Iowa's interview process for a new dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences campus ended as of Tuesday. The UI will decide among three candidates, following the withdrawal of...

Garrett to perform

DI STAFF April 18, 2012

Local blues and boogie-woogie pianist Chase Garrett will return to the stage at 7 p.m. today in the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts, 1301 Fifth Ave. Admission for the show is $20 to $25. The...

Council to move forward with Trayvon Martin resolution

DI STAFF April 18, 2012

Iowa City City Councilors plan to move forward with discussion on a resolution drafted by Councilor Jim Throgmorton in light of the slaying of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. "There are things going...

Council passes ordinance increasing storm-water fees

DI STAFF April 18, 2012

The Iowa City City Council adopted an ordinance Tuesday raising the city's storm-water utility fee. Single-family residences would see a 50-cent increase, and multifamily residences would see a 25-cent...

City seeking financial assistance from Iowa Department of Transportation

DI STAFF April 18, 2012

The Iowa City City Council approved the city's filing of an application with the Iowa Department of Transportation for financial assistance. The Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County will...

Councilors set public hearing for fire and police department renovations

DI STAFF April 18, 2012

The Iowa City City Council will hold a public hearing to approve plans for renovations to Iowa City Fire and Police Department facilities. The project will include modernizing the fire station's kitchen...

Iowa City City Council OKs design of Moen building

KRISTEN EAST April 18, 2012

Two weeks after approving a $2.5 million tax-incentive financing for a proposed 14-story development, the Iowa City City Council supported a new design for the building. The city councilors approved an...

Iowa family presented annual check to university hospital for hepatitis C research Tuesday

BETH BRATSOS April 18, 2012

Research and treatment options for the hepatitis C virus have come a long way in recent decades, doctors at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics say.   The family of Martha Maahs, an Iowa...

Councilors move forward with housing and parking amendments

KRISTEN EAST April 18, 2012

The Iowa City city councilors face little opposition as they move forward with a set of proposed rezoning amendments targeting rental housing and high-density units. The City Council held two public hearings...

Iowa City School District officials say cost is most important concern when looking at lengthening school year

JORDYN REILAND April 18, 2012

Iowa City School District officials say cost will be the biggest factor if legislators continue their discussion on lengthening the school year in the next legislative session. "We are very dependent...

UI journalism teacher adds video game narrative writing course to Fall 2012 curriculum

JENNY EARL April 18, 2012

Next year, students will be able to rescue Princess Peach for a grade. Students who enroll in a new video game-based course at the University of Iowa beginning in the fall will get a chance to explore...

Official: Complaints filed against both UISG parties over voting

ANNA THEODOSIS April 18, 2012

Accusations from both parties of the recent University of Iowa Student Government elections have prompted students and UISG members to consider changes to the election code. UI freshman Eric Mortensen...

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