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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

Athletics committee discussed plans for the upcoming year

DI STAFF August 29, 2014

The University of Iowa held their first Presidential Committee on Athletics (PCA) meeting on Wednesday evening, during which President Sally Mason, Athletics Director Gary Barta, as well as several other...

College of Dentistry sees an increase in patients

ERICA MAHONEY August 28, 2014

Along with on-going renovations at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, officials are seeing an increase in the number of patient visits but are not concerned with the ability to continue to...

Record low summer cuts electricity costs

CHRISTIAN HAHN August 28, 2014

Though the past week has been muggy and hot, this summer has actually been among the coolest for Iowa. So far, the summer of 2014 ranks 28th on the list of coolest summers, according to records dating...

Supervisors discuss sales tax

CHRIS HIGGINS August 28, 2014

Area voters will see a new tax option on the November ballot. At a Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting Wednesday afternoon, officials completed the wording for the local-option sales tax. The...

Iowa lawyers could see Bar Exam changes

NICK MOFFITT August 28, 2014

Iowa law students may become lawyers faster, depending on an Iowa Supreme Court decision. The court held a hearing in Des Moines on Wednesday regarding the potential change to Iowa’s bar-admission...

Locals discuss aiding refugee children

ADAM JACOBS August 28, 2014

Numerous organizations around Iowa are working to provide housing for 1,000 child refugees, and one group in Iowa City is taking part in the initiative. 1,000 Kids For Iowa held an open meeting Wednesday...

Graduate representatives discuss new initiatives

ALEXA SANDON August 28, 2014

Under new leadership this year, the University of Iowa Graduate and Professional Student Government is hoping to focus on continuity between departments, increasing student safety, and emphasizing international...

UIHC ALS clinic gains awareness

KAITLIN DEWULF August 28, 2014

From University of Iowa President Sally Mason to the entire Daily Iowan staff to X-Men star Patrick Stewart — the ALS “Ice Bucket Challenge” has swept the nation and clogged social-media...

Local cafe seeking 21-ordinance exemption

ERICA MAHONEY August 27, 2014

For the first time in several months, Iowa City officials may see a business seek for an exemption to the 21-ordinance. Trumpet Blossom Café, which opened in April 2012, is a cozy vegan restaurant...

Shortage of cambus drivers cuts routes

KAITLIN DEWULF August 27, 2014

Maneuvering a way to class via Cambus this fall may be more challenging than expected for University of Iowa students. Brian McClatchey, assistant director of UI Management Services, said it has always...

Police discuss potential body cams

BEN MARKS August 27, 2014

Iowa City police will possibly sport new equipment by the end of the year. Earlier this year, the police began testing 11 body cams, and they are now nearing the end of the months-long evalu- ation period,...

UI officials to focus on binge drinking

ADAM JACOBS August 27, 2014

As the University of Iowa’s top party-school ranking has dropped, so has the school’s student binge-drinking rates. According to a health behavior and wellness study conducted in 2014 by...