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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

Students react to new UI dorm construction

DI STAFF September 19, 2012

Construction on the University of Iowa’s new West Campus residence hall is causing some disruption near Rienow and Slater residence halls.   The new building, which will be located next to Rienow,...

UI grad students lobby to add student fee for advising services

STACEY MURRAY September 19, 2012

While University of Iowa undergraduate students hope for a tuition freeze, their graduate student counterparts hope for a rise in student fees. During Tuesday’s meeting of the Executive Council...

Iowa City City Council approves payday lending ordinance

NATE OTJEN September 19, 2012

Despite the passage of a payday-lending ordinance that restricts where the establishments may set up shop in Iowa City, some say there are other options out there for people who need to borrow money. The...

Flood mitigation to impact Iowa City’s fiscal 2014 budget

NATE OTJEN September 19, 2012

As the city makes preparations for fiscal 2014, city officials say the advancement of ongoing flood-mitigation projects will have an effect on the budget. The Iowa City City Council discussed the current...

Laughing meditation descends on Iowa City

BRIANNA JETT September 19, 2012

Shrieks and squeaks, chuckles and giggles, and a few tears filled the room. Slowly at first, and a bit awkwardly, nine women laughed until they couldn’t stop. For an hour, the smiles did not cease...

Regent universities enroll in sustainability ranking system

LAUREN COFFEY September 19, 2012

Iowa’s three regent universities are each paying $900 to opt in to a sustainability program one UI official touts as being the most comprehensive rating system for higher-education institutions. The...

Iowa City school board votes to officially discuss release of SILO funds

LAUREN COFFEY September 19, 2012

“Three promises made, one broken,” a community member said after a vote of 4-3 during a Tuesday Iowa City School District meeting. The board voted in favor of officially discussing changing...

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