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

Loebsack hosts teleconference on community safety

BRENT GRIFFITHS February 14, 2013

Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, held a teleconference Wednesday evening with citizens from the local area who weighed in on community safety. “I wanted to have a conversation on community safety in...

Iowa Summer Food Service program sees greater need, seeks sponsors

REBECCA MORIN February 14, 2013

A statewide food service program is calling for additional sponsors after witnessing a discrepancy between the number of children who qualify for the program and the actual number of children served.  ...

Higher ed experts respond to Obama’s Higher Education Act

BRENT GRIFFITHS February 14, 2013

Experts and one University of Iowa official welcomed President Obama’s focus on college affordability during his State of the Union address. However, many said they are wary about his plans for the...

Experts: White may also face first-degree murder conviction in landlord case

CASSIDY RILEY February 14, 2013

Experts said a conviction could be very likely in the case of the final man charged with first-degree murder in connection with the 2009 death of John Versypt, an Iowa City landlord. Courtney White was...

East side Iowa City elementary schools pilot iPads

QUENTIN MISIAG February 14, 2013

Two East Side Iowa City elementary schools are taking advantage of technology once used exclusively for leisure. By placing iPads into the hands and classrooms of K-6 students, both Lemme Elementary and...

Younger generation of farmers spurs new Iowa Farm Bureau position

CASSIDY RILEY February 14, 2013

Jake Swenka will join the U.S. Navy after he graduates from high school in the spring, but he knows he will eventually become a leader on the family farm. “I’m going to finish out my life...

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