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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

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...

UISG votes in support of undocumented citizen tuition

MEGAN DEPPE February 26, 2014

As more universities across the nation allow in-state tuition for undocumented students, the University of Iowa Student Government is hoping to support legislation in the coming year. UISG voted on...

UI entrepreneurs joining Chamber of Commerce

IAN MURPHY February 26, 2014

The Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce is not just a group of stuffy old men sitting in a room discussing business — at least not anymore. Young entrepreneurs and business owners who are alumni of...

City officials consider marijuana policing change

DANIEL SEIDL February 26, 2014

Marijuana — a smoking topic across the nation — is making its way to Iowa City as officials consider relaxing arrest policies. “It’s clearly an issue nationwide,” said Iowa...

Black History Month comes to a close

ABIGAIL MEIER February 26, 2014

A picture of Lulu Johnson — the first woman to get a Ph.D. in Iowa — sporting knickers and knee-high socks was among one of several photos displayed throughout an array of dusty yearbooks, scrapbooks,...

Rally wants action on assaults

LILY ABROMEIT February 25, 2014

Following a student-led demonstration on Monday afternoon calling for change in how administrators handle sexual assaults, University of Iowa officials say they are open to discussion on the issue. Approximately...

Archaeologists date Hubbard artifacts

STACEY MURRAY February 25, 2014

Archaeologists have further identified the age of artifacts found during a flood-recovery project. The dig has uncovered a series of foundations from the 1800s in a continuous trench. A collection of...

Groups want action on assaults

MICHELLE NGO February 25, 2014

University of Iowa officials would like to establish two new positions to increase efforts to provide sexual-assault victims with resources and educate students on how to prevent these assaults from happening. “The...

Power outage hits businesses

KEVIN SVEC February 25, 2014

Last week, some opened tabs never closed. As the South Side of Iowa City experienced a power outage on Feb. 19, bars and restaurants were forced to either close or let tabs go unpaid. The power went out...

Iowa legislators target texting while driving

ABIGAIL MEIER February 25, 2014

Some Iowa legislators would to make texting while driving a primary offense. Lawmakers have approved Senate Study Bill 3191, which would allow police officers to pull people over solely for texting while...

Boil advisory dropped and water declared safe

MEGAN DEPPE February 25, 2014

The West Side of Iowa City is free to enjoy unboiled water once more, but the weather indicates this might not be the last main break before the season is over. Carol Sweeting, a public-information coordinator...

Cat room reopened

DI STAFF February 25, 2014

The quarantine at the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center has been lifted. An illness in the center’s cat room caused a quarantine and temporary closure; the room reopened Monday. The room was...