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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

UISG endorses Justice Center

DI STAFF October 3, 2012

The University of Iowa Student Government officially expressed its support for the proposed Johnson County justice center Tuesday evening, although several senators opposed the endorsement. The resolution...

City reports interest in Gilbert/College site

DI STAFF October 3, 2012

Interested parties have submitted 10 requests for proposals about about the construction of a building at the intersection of Gilbert and College Streets. City staff will spend the next week to 10 days...

City Councilors endorse Justice Center

DI STAFF October 3, 2012

The Iowa City City Council passed a resolution on Tuesday in support of the language used on the referendum for the proposed Johnson County justice center. The vote passed 6-1, with City Councilor Jim...

Iowa City School Board explores funding options

LAUREN COFFEY October 3, 2012

Talk of reallocating local-option tax funds has been a contentious issue for the Iowa City School District and community members for the last few months. Now, officials have proposed using state-controlled...

Iowa City School District looks to introduce Sustainability Advisory Committee

STACEY MURRAY October 3, 2012

Sustainability, an ongoing movement in modern society, has found a place in the Iowa City School District. After informally ending the Energy Conservation Committee, the School District will look to the...

Iowa City residents learn safety seat fitting techniques at stations

BRIANNA JETT October 3, 2012

Car seats are supposed to be safe. But according to government officials, they are only safe if they are properly installed. “I shudder to think what would happen if I got into some sort of an...

New UI QuickCare clinic helps officials meet health care demands

TIERRA SIMPSON October 3, 2012

University of Iowa officials opened a fourth UI QuickCare location on Aug. 15, and officials say it will help meet the community’s increasing demand for health services. “Compared with the...

Iowa City City Council approves street cafes

NATE OTJEN October 3, 2012

Restaurants and bars in Iowa City now have the opportunity to take their business to the streets. The Iowa City City Council on Tuesday night unanimously approved a resolution that will permit businesses...

UISG endorses tuition freeze

NICK HASSETT October 3, 2012

The University of Iowa Student Government officially endorsed the tuition freeze proposed by UI President Sally Mason Tuesday evening, and student leaders say doing so will encourage the state Board of...

New student organization helps UI students play pool outside bars

MATT STARNS October 3, 2012

A new student organization on campus aims to make playing pool in an alcohol-free environment easier. The Iowa City Billiards Club held its third meeting Tuesday evening. University of Iowa junior DJ...

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