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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

Hancher, Voxman moving along

KRISTEN BARON June 16, 2014

A masterpiece isn’t made in a day. But University of Iowa students, along with Iowa City residents, can look forward to seeing the complete shape of the new University of Iowa Hancher and Voxman...

Ernst in the spotlight at GOP state convention

QUENTIN MISIAG June 16, 2014

One way or another, Joni Ernst has stood out from her political contenders. When many of her state opponents were busy scraping together funds to keep their campaigns going, she was standing alongside...

Tuition-free summer to continue next year

ERIN MARSHALL June 16, 2014

Underclassmen have an additional incentive to help them stay on track to graduate in four years. The program, which the University of Iowa is offering for the first time this summer, will be offered again...

Meanwhile, back at the Hub

DI STAFF June 16, 2014

Hamburg catches fire Hamburg Inn No. 2, 214 N. Linn St., is undergoing renovation after a fire broke out in the early hours of May 18. Fire officials said the fire — which destroyed a majority of the...

UI sees rise in applicants

KRISTEN BARON June 16, 2014

University of Iowa students will see more new faces than in past years. The number of people who have applied to the UI has steadily increased over the last several years. In 2012, the UI had 19,430...

Local man accused of cashing fictitious checks

DI STAFF June 16, 2014

Authorities have accused a local man of cashing fictitious checks that totaled more than $1,500. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Patterson cashed two checks — one for $725.46 and the other...

Supervisors to put courthouse annex on ballot

DANIEL SEIDL May 16, 2014

An Iowa City landmark may be moving closer to improvement. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors will vote next week to place the Johnson County Courthouse annex bond referendum on the ballot in November....

Student loan debt on the rise

KAITLIN DEWULF May 16, 2014

Many graduating University of Iowa seniors will go from walking across the stage to walking into debt. Over the last year, student loan debt nationwide skyrocketed an additional $125 billion, according...

Local roads being studied

LILY ABROMEIT May 16, 2014

Iowa City drivers might see clearer roads next year. A bill recently passed by the Iowa Legislature calls for the DOT to conduct a study focused on transit needs, specifically traffic on the Iowa City...

Project SEALED sees increase

IAN MURPHY May 16, 2014

Four times a year, students in the Allamakee School District can step out of their math and English classes and into a dentist’s chair. A collaborative program allows third-year  UI dental-school...

Tipton business owner wins $10,000 competition

BRENT GRIFFITHS May 16, 2014

Finalists for a statewide business contest talked about happy cows, vacant buildings, and an idea to revolutionize health care on Thursday. Ten business owners had eight minutes to persuade a large...

UI notes sexual-assault progress

JORDYN REILAND May 15, 2014

University of Iowa President Sally Mason said there has been progress made on the six-point plan to combat sexual assault, and there will be more to look for come the fall semester. “We’ve...