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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

Inside the NCAA infractions panel

IAN MURPHY February 28, 2014

Famed college-sports attorney Gene Marsh understands the difficulties of keeping college athletics in line. Marsh served 10 years on the NCAA’s top enforcement committee and later represented universities...

Pilot program underway

LILY ABROMEIT February 27, 2014

Paper and pencil have been replaced with touchscreens and iPads in some local classrooms as part of a tablet pilot program. The program, implemented earlier this year in Iowa City, allows a group of teachers...

UISG to fund student websites

MEGAN DEPPE February 27, 2014

Student organizations across the University of Iowa can continue moving into the technological age with assistance from the UI Student Government, IMU Marketing and Design, and the Center for Student Involvement...

Bike trails could expand across Iowa

ABIGAIL MEIER February 27, 2014

Johnson County residents could potentially see a connection between major bike trails with two other counties extending from Cedar Falls through Cedar Rapids. Johnson, Linn, and Black Hawk County officials...

Miller-Meeks running for Congress

CHRIS HIGGINS February 27, 2014

The campaign trail is nothing new for her. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, an eye doctor and a former director of the Iowa Department of Public Health, is seeking Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District seat...

Area man accused of damaging a car’s roof

DI STAFF February 27, 2014

A North Liberty man has been accused of damaging the roof of a car. Bud Kauffman, 29, was charged on Dec. 29 with second-degree criminal mischief. According to a North Liberty police complaint, Kauffman...

IMU footbridge closed from March 3 to 17

DI STAFF February 26, 2014

The IMU footbridge will be closed to pedestrian traffic during the coming weeks. The footbridge will be closed from March 3 to March 17. Alternate pedestrian river crossing are located at the Hancher...

Local man allegedly sold heroin

DI STAFF February 26, 2014

A local man has been accused of selling one gram of heroin for $50. Alfred Latrell Jackson, 23, was charged on Nov. 26 with controlled-substance violation. According to an Iowa City police complaint,...

Mason to hold listening post

DI STAFF February 26, 2014

University of Iowa President Sally Mason will hold a listening post on Thursday regarding sexual assault. The session will be held from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on the second flood of the IMU. Mason will provide...

New legislation to drastically impact Iowa’s economy

CASSIDY RILEY February 26, 2014

Iowans around the state have their eyes on the nearly $500 billion legislation signed into law earlier this month and how it will affect their bottom lines. The Agriculture Act of 2014, commonly called...

Iowa City moves forward with Gateway Project

DANIEL SEIDL February 26, 2014

Iowa City officials are ready to take an important step toward improving flood protection by starting the final design process for the Gateway Project. Iowa City staff held a pre-design public input meeting...

Coffee drinks won’t rise in price

CHRIS HIGGINS February 26, 2014

Java House on Washington Street was bustling with murmurs and laptop clicks on Tuesday. UI senior Caitlin Scott sat at a back table with her friend. She glanced occasionally from her book to take a sip...