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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

Coralville candidates discuss a variety of issues

REBECCA MORIN October 17, 2013

As Coralville City Council candidates took the stage Wednesday evening, discussions ranging from regional interactions to property taxes were brought to light. The forum was hosted by the Iowa City Area...

Iowa City best place to live

DI STAFF October 17, 2013

Iowa City has been dubbed one of the best places to live in the country by Livability, a website dedicated to showcasing the best places to live and visit. In its Top 100 Best Places to Live list, Iowa...

Downtown District supports 21 Ordinance

DI STAFF October 17, 2013

The Iowa City Downtown District announced Wednesday that following a vote from the Board of Directors, the board will supports the 21-ordinance and will ask the community to vote “No” to repeal...

City denies new bar in location that housed Fieldhouse

DI STAFF October 17, 2013

One Wisconsin businessman may not be able to establish a new bar under current Iowa City regulation. Josh Hurley, owner of Whiskey Jack’s Saloon in Madison, wrote to city officials earlier this month...

UI receives average grade for vegan options

ABIGAIL MEIER October 16, 2013

With veganism and vegetarianism on the rise nationally, a recent report by the one animal-rights organization says the University of Iowa and many Iowa colleges aren’t doing enough to now meet...

Mason talks government shutdown

GRETA MEYLE October 16, 2013

With a persisting national government shutdown, student-veterans and researching faculty are among the most affected at the University of Iowa. Referencing a delay in research applications and complications...

Council to address housing issue at regional level

REBECCA MORIN October 16, 2013

Recognizing a need for additional affordable housing options in Iowa City proper, city councilors say the issue can be solved at a regional level. The main reason, members outlined in a Tuesday evening...

Former U.S. Congressman discusses need for STEM and humanities to work together

DANIEL SEIDL October 16, 2013

While the University of Iowa has stressed STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) studies recently, former Rep. Jim Leach, R-Iowa, says that the humanities, including arts, should work hand-in-hand...

Q&A: Mason talks government shutdown, UI apartments, and E-Cigarettes

DI STAFF October 16, 2013

The Daily Iowan: On Oct. 1, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors held a community input meeting in which they specifically invited UI officials to give feedback on what should be done to address the...

Candidate optimistic about city’s future

MEGAN SANCHEZ October 16, 2013

A man in the “give-back stage” of life said he wants to better serve his community by taking his talents and running for a seat on the Coralville City Council. Mark Winkler, the director of...

Unique campus office hopes to increase awareness of available services

LILY ABROMEIT October 16, 2013

Roommate disagreements, classroom obstacles, and … lights flickering in the dorm room that no one will fix? All three examples may escalate to a point where a student, faculty, or staff member needs...

Q&A with Coralville candidates informs public for election

JULIA DAVIS October 16, 2013

In light of municipal elections a mere three weeks away, the question of how City Council candidates would handle Coralville’s growing debt concerns took a front seat to talks Tuesday evening. Hosted...