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

Johnson County supervisors pleased with $1 sale of former public health building

STACEY MURRAY September 14, 2012

Johnson County officials and local do-gooders agree that the sale of the former public-health building to four nonprofit agencies is in the best interest of local residents. The Johnson County Board of...

Braley proposes radon mitigation, testing bill

NATE OTJEN September 14, 2012

State and local officials applauded a bill introduced by an Iowa congressman Thursday aimed at detecting and ending the present problem of radon exposure in Iowa schools. Rep. Bruce Braley, D-Iowa, introduced...

Recycling initiatives for Iowa-Iowa State game yield results

KELSEY L JOHNSON September 14, 2012

A mass of volunteers descended upon Kinnick Stadium last weekend. Their task was simple— recycle every piece of waste. Together, they were able to increase the percentage of recycled waste from a previously...

UI introduces history to campus landscape with tree planting

LAUREN COFFEY September 14, 2012

A white oak tree looms over a young man as he sits to eat his lunch. Approximately 330 years ago, William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania, sat beneath that tree, whose offspring is now growing on the...

Despite rising food prices, local food banks thrive

BRIANNA JETT September 14, 2012

Despite the rise in food prices across the nation resulting from this summer’s drought, Iowa City food banks continue to thrive. Many local agencies rely on donations, and they have been able to...

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