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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

Supervisors reject Administration Building bids

DI STAFF January 24, 2014

A higher than expected cost estimate for the Johnson County Administration Building heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning upgrades has led to a redrafting of the original construction plans. The...

Dorms eliminate package slips

DI STAFF January 24, 2014

The University of Iowa Housing and Dining has opted out of using package slips in the residence halls. After receiving new package receipt/issue software, officials are now allowed to better track packages...

UI students aid locals with taxes

ALISON KEIM January 24, 2014

Starting next week, students from the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business’ Beta Alpha Psi chapter will volunteer through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. The chapter will help...

Supervisors accept bid for Secondary Roads Facility

CARTER CRANBERG January 24, 2014

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors decided to bite the bullet at Thursday’s meeting on a decision they’ve been discussing for nearly a year. After hearing the cost of six bids to replace...

CNN journalist visits UI campus to discuss diversity

ABIGAIL MEIER January 24, 2014

Growing up in the only black family in an all-white community, Soledad O’Brien said she spent most her years along the north shore of Long Island as an outsider. However, she never let others stifle...

Iowa City responds to Syrian conflict

KEVIN SVEC January 24, 2014

With the Syrian civil war is approaching its third-year anniversary, local fundraisers have taken a more peaceful approach to the issue. Jason Weeks and Newman Abuissa have decided to not combat the...

Project Archaeology Midwest director leads online curriculum

MICHELLE NGO January 24, 2014

Lynn Alex has spent the last 40 years digging into the past by researching, studying, and sharing her love for archaeology throughout the United States and most importantly, at the University of Iowa. As...

Ronald McDonald House remodeled

ABIGAIL MEIER January 23, 2014

Shortly after the birth of Des Moines native Almeda Walker’s second child, the family received unexpected news that son A.J. would need a kidney transplant. Since Nov. 23, Walker’s family...

UIHC offers free Spanish course to medical staff

KEVIN SVEC January 23, 2014

Officials at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics will offer a new Spanish course this spring for the medical staff to better accommodate the growing Latino population in Iowa. The class is offered...

Event provides support for healthcare application

LILY ABROMEIT January 23, 2014

Computers in the Iowa City Public Library sat prepped and ready, displaying a banner reading “Healthcare.gov” at the top of the screens. But even an hour into the event, the chairs sat empty. Community...

Student government anticipates new semester

MEGAN DEPPE January 23, 2014

As the new semester rolls in, the University of Iowa Student Government looks forward to continuing its current initiatives and seeing new ones develop. Many of the initiatives from last semester will...

UI focusing on conservation

DANIEL SEIDL January 23, 2014

To aid in the ongoing struggle for sustainability, one University of Iowa employee takes a unique approach to the subject. Doug Litwiller,  â€Žassociate director of energy conservation at the UI,...