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

December Dial urges citizens to demand more police training

CORY PORTER December 19, 2014

Using momentum gained by the recent wave of local protests, Iowa City residents have created the December Dial social-media initiative as a way take their message of racial justice and equality directly...

International students prepare for winter break

GRACE PATERAS December 19, 2014

Jon Smith only has the opportunity to go home once per year because of the cost, so this winter break he’s excited to head back to England to see his family. “I haven’t gone home yet...

Local businesses react to new license

NICK MOFFITT December 19, 2014

For Iowans, their smart phones could soon be capable of eliminating their wallets. The Iowa Department of Transportation said in early December at a budget hearing that sometime in 2015, a digital-license...

Public Works Director retires

AARON WALKER December 19, 2014

A roughly 52-year-old jar of pickles sits on a shelf in front of a myriad of maps and blueprints that drape the walls of Rick Fosse’s office, overlooking his desk.  Fosse, Iowa City’s...

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