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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

Flood mitigation construction continues on schedule

NICK MOFFITT August 26, 2014

Despite flooding and other setbacks, flood-mitigation project construction at the Iowa Memorial Union and Mayflower Residence Hall are continuing on as planned. “This summer as a campus, we were...

Renovations set for group of downtown businesses

CORY PORTER August 26, 2014

Iowa City residents may see some new updates to several local businesses in the coming months. Coming into its second year, the Building Change program, an economic initiative created by the City of Iowa...

From the border

REBECCA MORIN August 25, 2014

More than 40 sets of eyes, including mine, stared out the old Greyhound Bus windows as the man outside stood waiting in the scorching late-May Texas heat. Beads of sweat rolled down his forehead as...

OnIowa grows in fourth year

KAITLIN DEWULF August 25, 2014

An influx of transfer-student involvement and more participation from freshmen can be credited for the growth in OnIowa traditions this year, officials said. The University of Iowa incoming class of...

Student ticket sales slump

CHRIS HIGGINS August 25, 2014

Even a chance at free tuition will not fill Kinnick Stadium with students this year. Ticket sales for Hawkeye football games have lagged over the past two years, so officials stepped in with an incentive...

Convocation kicks off another year

CHRISTIAN HAHN August 25, 2014

Despite the heat, more than 1,000 students crowded into shaded areas of the Pentacrest for Convocation on Sunday. Students appeared in large crowds to hear from a number of speakers who welcomed them...

Convocation speaker aimed to encourage students

ALYSSA GUZMAN August 25, 2014

Omar Shaban’s Convocation submission was far more complicated than he expected. UI freshman Shaban relied on a friend to help him make the application video, but he was disappointed when he saw...

Forbidden Planet to open in September

GRACE PATERAS August 25, 2014

From gutting a smoky shop to collecting classic arcade games, Forbidden Planet has been undergoing renovations before its Sept. 26 opening. Forbidden Planet, 111 S. Dubuque St., a new pizzeria and arcade,...

New bar opening in fall

REBECCA MORIN August 7, 2014

South Gilbert Street has a new player in town. Bardot, 347 S. Gilbert St., will hold a grand opening in September after nearly six months of renovations. Owners Yiannis Assimakopoulos and Jackson...

UI touts new programs

PAUL OSGERBY August 7, 2014

University of Iowa President Sally Mason addressed the state Board of Regents in a telephonic meeting Wednesday about the current university budget, heading into the upcoming state funding changes. Mason...

Courthouse annex over budget

TING XUAN TAN August 7, 2014

After introducing a new design for the Johnson County Courthouse annex, officials have seen a price increase. On Wednesday, Neumann Monson Architects and Venture Architects revealed the new design of...

Regents seek to shave costs

PAUL OSGERBY August 7, 2014

State officials have made their first step to save money through the state Board of Regents’ efficiency study. The regents unanimously passed a motion on Wednesday to begin a new cost-savings measure...