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

UI alum brings photo booth to Dance Marathon

LAUREN COFFEY January 23, 2013

Eight years after her first year dancing, Courtney Cook is becoming involved in the University of Iowa Dance Marathon once again. This time, however, she’s bringing a photo booth with her. “I...

Panelists gather at Iowa City Public Library to discuss Israel-Palestinian peace

BRENT GRIFFITHS January 23, 2013

Past wars, history, and steps towards peace characterized a sometimes tense discussion regarding how Palestinians and Israelis can move toward a lasting peace. Panelists and organizers of the event believe...

Iowa City City Council moves forward with landfill plans

NICK HASSETT January 23, 2013

After a fire destroyed a large section of the Iowa City Landfill last summer, the Iowa City City Council, on a 7-0 vote, approve reconstruction plans. The fire, which broke out on May 26, burned more...

UI visiting professor, former U.S. ambassador reflects on time away

BRENT GRIFFITHS January 23, 2013

Ron McMullen held a phone to his ear in May 2000. The unfolding situation seemed like a plot from a Hollywood film starring the latest actions stars, but it wasn’t. On the other line was the voice...

Iowa City City Council authorizes vacant bar renewal

NICK HASSETT January 23, 2013

The Iowa City City Council voted 7-0 in Tuesday to renovate the vacant Field House bar for office and commercial use as part of its urban-renewal plan. Councilor Jim Throgmorton expressed some concern...

Jury selection begins in Marshall trial

BRENT GRIFFITHS January 23, 2013

The trial for a man charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of the owner of Broadway apartments began Tuesday. Justin Marshall is accused of first-degree murder in the death of Broadway...

Iowa City City Council votes to endorse school district’s proposed diversity policy

STACEY MURRAY January 23, 2013

Iowa City officials and one local union organization voiced their support for key issues going before the Iowa City School Board. At least one city councilor hopes for clarity between the board and the...

Cold weather striking UI campus, Iowa livestock

REBECCA MORIN January 23, 2013

Bundled in coats, boots, and hats, students are trying to protect themselves from the extreme weather that welcomed them back to class. State climatologist Harry Hillaker said cold air flowing from the...

Moen’s Iowa City Park@201 high-rise set for Nov. 1 completion

QUENTIN MISIAG January 23, 2013

Marc Moen started changing the shape of the Iowa City skyline more than a decade ago, and now three new prominent projects in the downtown area are quickly taking shape, the earliest of which will be completed...

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