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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

Undergrads showcase summer research

TING XUAN TAN July 31, 2014

Undergraduate students from a number of universities gathered on Wednesday to present findings that ranged from finding their own genomic medicine story to characterizing parts of the HIV-I infection. The...

Narcisse jumps into governor’s race

QUENTIN MISIAG July 30, 2014

The newest challenger into Iowa’s highly contested gubernatorial race says his campaign will need to raise upwards of $500,000 in order to compete with two other political front-runners with 97...

Bridge construction falls behind

REBECCA MORIN July 30, 2014

After having a late start in 2013, the Mehaffey Bridge project has hit another snag. Flooding in June and July has put the nearly $9 million project four weeks behind schedule, said Assistant County...

North side staple celebrates 15 years

REBECCA MORIN July 30, 2014

Whether they are stopping by for drinks after work or taking a seat for Sunday brunch, Motley Cow owner and chef David Wieseneck said he loves to see his “regulars.” “As we’re...

Supervisors want new affordable housing survey

PAUL OSGERBY July 30, 2014

Johnson County officials are asking for an update on the Affordable Housing Market Analysis from 2007, and some want to see specific data for smaller county communities. “Compared with other communities...

Board releases redistricting discussion forums

TING XUAN TAN July 30, 2014

Area residents will have the opportunity to air their opinions in the coming months to help redesign attendance areas for the Iowa City School District. The School District completed the locations and...

Regents to discuss new programs and space

DI STAFF July 30, 2014

UI to create new business program The University of Iowa will create a new program in the Tippie College of Business starting in August. The state Board of Regents’ information packet said the...

UI to take down flood barriers

DI STAFF July 29, 2014

Students who make their way back to the University of Iowa campus in August most likely will not be greeted by flood-protection measures. University officials will begin removing flood barriers, as well...

Rummage ramps up for eighth year

PAUL OSGERBY July 29, 2014

Students hectically pack their U-Hauls in a game of Tetris, and inevitably face the decision of whether to get rid of a hand-me-down couch, dresser, or mattress. But with Iowa City’s annual Rummage...

Iowa City police name shooting suspect

REBECCA MORIN July 29, 2014

The juvenile who allegedlyshot a gun on the Pedestrian Mall on Sunday has been named. Eldra Jennings Jr., 17, was charged with reckless use of a firearm, carrying weapons, going armed with intent, and...

County and cities discuss a proposed local-option sales tax

PAUL OSGERBY July 29, 2014

City councilors across numerous Johnson County jurisdictions and the Board of Supervisors discussed a countywide approach to a proposed local-option sales tax at a joint meeting Monday. “It’s...

GOP chairman: Party is financially stronger

QUENTIN MISIAG July 29, 2014

Once a group of cash-strapped conservatives, Iowa GOP leaders say the group is on the path to stronger financial footings, and it could be equal to its Democratic rival in a matter of weeks. With just...