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

Coralville to Dedicate Sculptures in the Iowa River Landing

DI STAFF October 15, 2013

Nearly a dozen sculptures tied to the Iowa Writers' Library aimed at bringing further awareness to Iowa City area as a UNESCO City of Literature will be dedicated this week in Coralville's Iowa River Landing...

Decolletage Perfect Fit Boutique celebrates first year of business

GABRIELLA DUNN October 15, 2013

The journey of recovery from numerous surgical and pharmaceutical treatments for breast cancer is a difficult one for women worldwide, and signs of hardship often remain. One local woman, working in...

Supervisors couldn’t come to a decision about plans for a new jail and courthouse

DANIEL SEIDL October 15, 2013

Johnson County officials are at an impasse concerning the future of Johnson County law-enforcement facilities. Since August, the Board of Supervisors has held numerous public meetings to discuss what...

Iowa’s education system has not allocated funds equally

LILY ABROMEIT October 15, 2013

A state-issued audit last week has brought the Iowa Department of Education under scrutiny in regards to funding allocations to nearly 40 public school districts. And now, the department has started...

Iowa Guard lays off more than 100 employees

JAKE MCCULLEY October 15, 2013

The Iowa National Guard has furloughed 116 employees because of the ongoing partial government shutdown, and while the layoffs are temporary, there is no telling when the workers will be allowed to return. All...

Candidate hopes to pay debt through Iowa River Landing

REBECCA MORIN October 15, 2013

As debate continues over the state of Coralville’s debt, one City Council incumbent hopes to dismiss rumors about the city mishandling its financial obligations. First-term Coralville Councilor...

Candidate hopes to dig city out of debt hole

MEGAN SANCHEZ October 15, 2013

A local restaurant owner with a background in finance said he is tired of waiting for others to fix Coralville’s financial crisis, and he is ready to make changes in the city, which, he said, is...

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