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

Iowa City halts plans on East Side Levee

NICK HASSETT March 29, 2013

The first steps for the Iowa City East Side Levee, which the city originally slated for construction beginning in May, were well under way. The preliminary budget for the project had been secured, and...

Locals make last push for red-light cameras petition

JONATHAN SOLIS March 29, 2013

One local group pushing for a ban on red-light cameras is making a last effort in order to obtain enough public support. Traffic cameras and drones were at the center of a public forum held on the University...

Johnson County Food Bank sees increase in clients, need for donations

MICHELLE KIM March 29, 2013

After careful consideration, the Johnson County Food Bank was selected to receive $1,325 worth of food on Thursday from AFSCME Local 2985, and union officials say donations such as these are especially...

Iowa Senate Democrat predicts regent appointees Lang and Cramer won’t be confirmed

SAM LANE March 29, 2013

Democratic and Republican state legislators offered different predictions Thursday on the result of the Senate confirmation process for two of Gov. Terry Branstad’s state Board of Regents appointees. Branstad...

UI community reacts to same-sex marriage case as Johnson County expresses support

BRENT GRIFFITHS March 29, 2013

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments this week in two cases involving gay and lesbian rights, which many University of Iowa students welcomed as a chance to recognize same-sex marriage. Some officials...

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