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

Local woman leads support group

DORA GROTE April 30, 2012

Judi Gust dedicates her life to keeping the Eastern Iowa Parkinson's Disease Support Group enthusiastic and active, with a passion for nursing and helping others. "What is so neat about this group...

Occupy Iowa City members plan a May Day event

CHASTITY DILLARD April 30, 2012

The May Day holiday will become a rallying point for the Occupy organization both in Iowa City and nationally as protests are expected to sprout up again Tuesday. "We are living through some pretty...

City officials say new ‘buy’ policy will boost local businesses

JORDYN REILAND April 30, 2012

Iowa City may see more local businesses bidding out non-local competitors. The Iowa City City Council adopted a new "Buy Local" procurement policy at a meeting April 17. The policy would allow...

Ethics board may approach state legislature over nomination petition concerns

LUKE VOELZ April 30, 2012

A complaint against Johnson County Auditor Tom Slockett has incited debate over public nomination petitions in Iowa. Slockett, who is running against Democrat Travis Weipert for county auditor in a June...

UI students and community to protest alleged size discrimination at The Union Bar

LOGAN EDWARDS April 30, 2012

The reported discrimination that one University of Iowa student alleged faced at the Union Bar has led to a proposed rally at the bar's doorstep. UI junior Jordan Ramos alleges she was stopped by a Union...

Thailand visitors stop in Iowa City to learn about local government

DEREK KELLISON April 30, 2012

Two visitors from Thailand say their country is pushing for strong local governments, and they are stopping in Iowa City this week to examine the city's political structure. Radio Thailand reporter Thanawan...

Downtown District to beautify benches through art

JENNY EARL April 30, 2012

Taylor Ross said hip-hop puts him in the right mindset to create art. With a park bench as his canvas and nothing more than a few spray paint cans, the 22-year-old grooved to the music pulsing through...

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