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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

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...

Conservation board headquarters gets new Internet

MICHAEL KADRIE December 19, 2014

Internet hasn’t always been easy to find around Kent Park, but a brand new agreement with Mediacom will solve the problem. The Johnson County Conservation Board, headquartered in the park outside...

University of Iowa joins Unizin Consortium

BEN MARKS December 19, 2014

In the future, students may be able to take classes simultaneously at the University of Iowa and the University of Florida, or professors might be able to share classroom information between Colorado State...

One leg up

IAN MURPHY December 18, 2014

At one point, Brian Donatelli thought he would lose his leg, effectively ending his illustrious career for the Hawkeye swimming team. However, two injuries to the same leg over the course of 14 months...

Wine, beer, and joy

ALEKSANDRA VUJICIC December 18, 2014

Each week, The Daily Iowan will provide an in-depth look at one Iowa City business. Walking through the doors of Cork & Bottle, one can find rows of handpicked bottles of luxury wine from...

Loebsack serves meals to seniors

NICK MOFFITT December 18, 2014

When Congress reconvenes in January 2015, Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, believes he’ll have anecdotes ready to go fight for senior benefits. “Getting out and meeting people, talking to them...

Demonstrators protest violence against sex workers

MITCH MCANDREW December 18, 2014

Local community members lined the Pedestrian Mall in recognition of International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers on Wednesday evening. This year, Iowa City joined more than 58 cities across the...

Study abroad students prepare for Australia departure

GRACE PATERAS December 18, 2014

After a hostage scare in Sydney, Australia, earlier this week, University of Iowa International Programs officials say the one student studying abroad in the city remains safe. “When the event unfolded,...

Man charged with arson

DI STAFF December 18, 2014

Authorities have accused a North Liberty man of attempting to burn his trailer down. Fernando Maldonado, 38, was charged Dec. 15 with first-degree arson. According to online court documents, Maldonado’s...

Fading to what?

STACEY MURRAY December 17, 2014

Bette Wilson saw the warning signs. The 88-year-old knew her tiny town was fading. The population of Hopkinton, Iowa – incorporated in 1875 by a Dubuque transplant – had been dwindling for years,...

Ride’s first week a success

BEN MARKS December 17, 2014

One week ago today, Ride, currently Iowa City’s only bicycling-theme restaurant, opened its doors, and co-owner Tom “Roc” Kemmerer says that, so far business is thriving. “We’ve...

Council approves funding for temporary shelter

NICK MOFFITT December 17, 2014

Chronically homeless individuals in Iowa City may now have a place to sleep this winter. The Iowa City City Council on Tuesday voted 7-0 to allow the City Manager’s Office to spend up to $20,000...

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