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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

Grant splits county officials

CARTER CRANBERG February 21, 2014

Acquisition of a substantial grant has led to a dispute among county officials on Thursday. In a rare occurrence, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors found themselves divided on the upcoming passing...

City unveils streetscape plan

KEVIN SVEC February 21, 2014

City officials released a final draft on Thursday of plans for the Iowa City downtown streetscape project, which will go before the Iowa City City Council in the coming weeks. “The goal of this...

Park@201 turn over to businesses in March

ABIGAIL MEIER February 21, 2014

The onslaught of winter weather has put the Park@201 project behind, while unexpected expenses have put it over its budget. The 14-story high rise will include a two-floor Buzz Salon, three floors of...

Iowa Natural Resources releases boil advisory for Iowa City

DI STAFF February 21, 2014

Boil advisory issued for West Side Iowa City and University Heights The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has requested a boil advisory for Iowa City west of Riverside Drive and University Heights...

Women allegedly took laptop

DI STAFF February 21, 2014

A local woman has been accused of taking a laptop left on a city bus. Kiawana Thorne, 19, was charged Feb. 11 with second-degree theft. According to an Iowa City police complaint, a woman reportedly...

Flood risk average this year

CHRIS HIGGINS February 21, 2014

Melting snow has left intersections in front of the Pentacrest resembling beaches as the snow melts, leaving piles of sand and pools of water in its place. Since October, particularly cold weather has...

Mason expresses support for accelerated-degree plan

IAN MURPHY February 21, 2014

University of Iowa President Sally Mason expressed support for an accelerated bachelor’s degree, but not all legislators find the program to be feasible. Democratic gubernatorial-nomination candidate...

Locals express solidarity through protest

DANIEL SEIDL February 21, 2014

Local groups are organizing an event to demonstrate support of laborers worldwide. “Workers and oppressed are under attack globally,” local trade unionist and socialist Christopher Clark...

City looks to streamline

DANIEL SEIDL February 20, 2014

As Iowa City aims to become more efficient, two city departments with similar functions will probably merge. The Iowa City City Council voted Tuesday to approve the first consideration of a resolution...

WISE women admire program

LILY ABROMEIT February 20, 2014

From their first year in school to their freshman year of college, females are exposed to science, math, and technology in the hopes that one day, some of them will pursue a career in the science or...

Early birds not getting worms just yet

MEGAN DEPPE February 20, 2014

Residents of Iowa City have been treated to some visitors earlier than usual this year — robins have come flocking back to town before their normal migration time. Diane Porter, an owner of Birdwatching...

UI students eye vision problems

ABIGAIL MEIER February 20, 2014

Imagine trying to read a third-grade level book — now attempt to read it with double vision. On Wednesday evening, students in the University of Iowa College of Education participated in a two-hour...