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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

Economic crisis hasn’t hit college donations

REBECCA MORIN February 26, 2013

With the economic crisis diminishing, a sense of financial security is being restored across the nation — and universities and colleges are experiencing it firsthand. On Feb. 20, the Council for Aid...

Iowa City residents offer mixed views on potential waste-container rules

NICK HASSETT February 26, 2013

After the Iowa City City Council deferred action on an ordinance that would require trash containers to be stored out of public view, locals have expressed mixed views on the issue. The ordinance amends...

Johnson County auditor aims for cost-saving initiatives

QUENTIN MISIAG February 26, 2013

Despite being in office for only two months, Johnson County Auditor Travis Weipert has ushered in a number of high-profile changes that have resulted in cost savings for the county and local taxpayers....

UI officials and experts weigh in on sequestration cuts for Iowa

BRENT GRIFFITHS February 26, 2013

Iowa could see jobs disappear and lose millions in funding if automatic spending cuts go into effect on Friday. The state report released by the White House has University of Iowa officials and local...

Expert: Too soon for Iowa Legislature bill on regent transparency

STACEY MURRAY February 26, 2013

The Iowa Legislature is taking up a bill that will call for more transparency from the state Board of Regents. This bill follows the regents’ work with the same issue at the university level. Sen....

Johnson County Crisis Center begins international-student training for chat program

STACEY MURRAY February 26, 2013

The Johnson County Crisis Center has begun training 12 University of Iowa international students to offer online Crisis Chat in Mandarin Chinese to students, and officials there say the implementation...

Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center promotes foster program

LAUREN COFFEY February 26, 2013

Even with a plan to build a new Iowa City Animal & Adoption Center now in the near future, officials are still calling on the community to help offset anticipated overcrowding. Center officials visited...

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