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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

Heinz Road Urban Renewal Amendment one step closer to reality

MEGAN SANCHEZ December 20, 2013

The Heinz Road Urban Renewal Area Amendment is one step closer to being reality after Thursday morning’s Board of Supervisors hearing. Iowa City’s economic-development coordinator Wendy Ford...

Early law program nets praise, critique

GRETA MEYLE December 20, 2013

University of Iowa officials in the College of Law are excited about the potential of a new early admittance program, but some individuals are hesitant about younger students working at such a professional...

Winter weather brings business to local auto shops

MEGAN DEPPE December 20, 2013

Thanks to the early flurry of snow, auto shops in Iowa City have found business is steadily rising in the past few weeks — a contrast to last year’s slower season during a relatively green winter. Some...

Local man charged with forgery

DI STAFF December 20, 2013

A Coralville man has been accused of depositing a fraudulent check. Devontae King, 18, was charged June 23 with forgery. According to an Iowa City police complaint, King admitted under Miranda that he...

Coralville man charged with burglary

DI STAFF December 20, 2013

A Coralville man has been accused of breaking into Orsheln Farm & Home Supply. Timothy Messier, 31, was charged Sept. 26 with third-degree burglary, second-degree criminal mischief, and possession...

Urban development project meets five-year mark

REBECCA MORIN December 19, 2013

After five years of planning and construction, the first redevelopment project in the Towncrest Urban Renewal Area on the East Side of Iowa City is nearing completion. Eye Associates of Iowa City held...

Dance Marathon prepares for final stretch

GRETA MEYLE December 19, 2013

As time winds down to Feb. 7 and 8, the University of Iowa’s Dance Marathon Executive Board is in the final stretch of preparation for the Big Event. Dance Marathon adviser Kyle Walters said the...

Fiberight discussed for solid-waste management

GABRIELLA DUNN December 19, 2013

A proposed agreement between Iowa City officials and a waste-management company sparked environmental concerns in Iowa City residents at the Iowa City City Council meeting Tuesday night. City officials...

Commencement ceremonies to take place this weekend

DI STAFF December 19, 2013

The University of Iowa will hold commencements to honor the fall 2013 graduates Friday and Saturday. Fall graduates include 182 students from the Tippie College of Business, 62 students from the College...

Fausett set to retire

MEGAN SANCHEZ December 18, 2013

Tears streamed down Kendra Basler’s face as she hugged her mother and father. A line of more than 100 people waited to greet Mayor Jim Fausett and his wife of 60 years, Carol Fausett, to congratulate...

UI Graduate College strives to address students’ career needs

GRETA MEYLE December 18, 2013

University of Iowa Graduate College officials are beginning to discuss new methods for assisting graduate students in obtaining careers after graduation. The officials are strategizing how to implement...

Iowa football sets budget goals for Outback Bowl

ABIGAIL MEIER December 18, 2013

Positive predictions from athletics officials indicate the University of Iowa will stay within the $1.825 million budget for the Outback Bowl while also providing a “first-class experience”...