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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

Homeless find shelter in City Hall

MEGAN DEPPE March 6, 2014

In the subzero temperatures of this winter, the homeless of Iowa City were in need of a warm place to stay when shelters filled up. They found their sanctuary in the lobby of Iowa City City Hall. At...

Edible Garden to spark community interest

LILY ABROMEIT March 6, 2014

Iowa City residents will soon be able to gather and learn how to grow their own perennial gardens — something officials said will hopefully spark an increase in “edible forests” in the...

Senate hopeful visits with UI students

ABIGAIL MEIER March 6, 2014

Sam Clovis, a candidate for the Republican nomination for Senate, sat down for a round-table discussion with the University of Iowa College of Republicans to discuss their views on current issues earlier...

FilmScene receives funding assistance from the city

DANIEL SEIDL March 6, 2014

The Iowa City City Council unanimously approved a request by FilmScene for financial assistance from the city on Tuesday. FilmScene opened its new Scene 1 theater in downtown Iowa City in late 2013. Councilor...

Man accused of driving drunk after crash

DI STAFF March 6, 2014

A local man has been accused of driving under the influence. Matthew Bauler, 27, was accused on Feb. 27 with third-offense OWI. According to a North Liberty police complaint, Bauler was operating a...

Man accused of running tree-cutting scam

DI STAFF March 6, 2014

An Iowa man has been accused of running a tree-trimming scam. Matthew Brown, 25, was charged Nov. 25, 2013, with second-degree theft. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Brown and another individual...

Graduate students make changes to charter

MEGAN DEPPE March 5, 2014

After a previous discussion in January, the graduate-student government voted on changes for next year’s government. The Executive Council of Graduate and Professional Students voted to approve...

Iowa City officials approve new animal center

DANIEL SEIDL March 5, 2014

The Iowa City City Council unanimously approved the plans for a new Iowa City animal shelter on Tuesday. The project wouldn’t have been possible without great contributions from the Iowa City community,...

Firework legislation could bring more business to Iowa

MEGAN DEPPE March 5, 2014

New legislation has been put forth to bring a little spark into the coming summer months. A bill to legalize the possession, sales, and use of fireworks survived the Feb. 21 “funnel,” a rule...

UI moves on new Museum of Art

IAN MURPHY March 5, 2014

After losing its home in the 2008 flood, the University of Iowa’s extensive art collection is one step closer to a new home. UI officials will formally give a report on the replacement for the Museum...

New rules on campus violence near

KRISTEN EAST March 5, 2014

One of the most sweeping national mandates regarding sexual misconduct and violence will go into effect on Friday. The Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 — formerly known as the Campus...

Regent universities to hold sexual assault conference

MEGAN DEPPE March 5, 2014

Student leaders from the three regent institutions will meet to work on assault prevention. Members from the University of Iowa’s Student Government and Executive Council for Graduate and Professional...