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

North Liberty pilots curbside compost program

MITCH MCANDREW September 16, 2014

This week, North Liberty will pilot a new curbside composting program that will pick up compostable items alongside trash and recycling every Wednesday, a service that surrounding municipalities have yet...

Officials meet to discuss flood prevention

AARON WALKER September 16, 2014

Iowa City residents and politicians teamed up with the Army Corps of Engineers to discuss flooding issues in the Coralville Reservoir and the Iowa River. Local residents were able to obtain information...

Animal Shelter makes adjustments

MICHAEL KADRIE September 16, 2014

Iowa City officials will need to find a suitable guiding hand for the city’s Animal Care & Adoption Center. The resignation of longtime Animal Center Director Misha Goodman on Sept. 10 has created...

Influential tech developer talks with UI students

MITCH MCANDREW September 16, 2014

Andy Grignon, technology entrepreneur and founder of Quake Labs, is known by many impressive titles. Yet somehow, “corn boy” remains the one he can’t escape. The name stems from a videoconference...

E-cig use in public may be prohibited

CORY PORTER September 16, 2014

Electronic cigarette users may have to join tobacco users when it comes to prohibited use of the devices on city-owned property, depending on a vote by the Iowa City City Council today. If the council...

UI officials discuss music diplomacy

DANIEL VALENTIN September 16, 2014

The University of Iowa took part in a national discussion Monday to relate culture, specifically music, in strengthening relations with other countries. Hancher Programming Director Jacob Yarrow said...

Johnson County supervisor candidates hold forum

CHRISTIAN HAHN September 16, 2014

Johnson County Board of Supervisors candidates gathered in the first of two public forums to address issues in Johnson County before the election. Supervisors Janelle Rettig and John Etheredge, as well...

Food insecurity in Johnson County crowds local Food Bank

KAITLIN DEWULF September 16, 2014

Levels of food insecurity in Johnson County have one local food bank busier than ever. The U.S. Department of Agriculture classified 11.9 percent of Iowa households as “food insecure” in...

$7.8 million given to Carver College of Medicine

BEN MARKS September 16, 2014

The Carver College of Medicine will hopefully use $7.8 million donation to look for a new professorship, in addition to furthering genetic research. After receiving $7.8 million, the University of Iowa...

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