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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

Film Scene launches

QUENTIN MISIAG October 4, 2013

As the movie reels of Campus 3 clicked off for the last time in April 2007, another movie-going chapter closed in Iowa City’s storied history. The shuttering of the long-standing downtown movie...

Senator resigns after scandal report

MEGAN SANCHEZ October 4, 2013

With the political future of one now-former Iowa senator still in limbo following a public resignation this week, a handful of local and state officials say this incident gives the state’s reputation...

New space created to foster entrepreneurial growth

GRETA MEYLE October 4, 2013

With a population of motivated entrepreneurs that is continually growing, the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business is presenting a new resource to the collection of working environments...

Four women in leadership positions spoke about their experiences in the business world at a lecture on Thursday

MEGAN DEPPE October 4, 2013

A recent study showed that Iowa is ranked last in the United States for women in leadership positions in the business world, which was acknowledged at a panel on Thursday before a predominately female...

Teen siblings to be Kid Captains this Saturday

MICHELLE KIM October 4, 2013

Molly and Alex Kirby can relate to each other better than most siblings — they both have a strong faith, share a rare genetic disease, and will be the Kid Captains in the Saturday game against Michigan...

Pumpkin harvest positive

MEGAN SANCHEZ October 3, 2013

As leaf colors begin to change and the Halloween holiday quickly approaches, Iowans are beginning to purchase a traditional orange decoration — pumpkins.  Luckily for buyers, local pumpkin patch owners...

UIHC helps students understand Affordable Care Act

ABIGAIL MEIER October 3, 2013

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is targeting the concerns of many students and Iowa City community members about the Affordable Care Act in an attempt to ease confusion. “This is part...

Historic building opening soon

MEGAN SKUSTER October 3, 2013

Despite surpassing its anticipated completion date, officials say the remodeling on the bottom floor of on historical building downtown will be finished in the next couple of weeks and an unannounced retailer...

Construction starting for MidWestOne

REBECCA MORIN October 3, 2013

As several ongoing projects in the Iowa City Downtown District are underway, one facility south of Burlington Street will soon break ground in the Riverfront Crossing District. At Tuesday’s Iowa...

Iowa Senator introducing bill to legalize medicinal marijuana

EMILY FRIESE October 3, 2013

Iowa could be next in line to legalize medicinal marijuana. Come January, when lawmakers return to the capital, legislation to decriminalize medical use of the drug will once again be introduced. Twenty...

Former UI faculty member talks humanitarian aid

MEGAN DEPPE October 3, 2013

John Lawrence, an associate professor of surgery at the University of Vermont and former faculty member of the University of Iowa, spoke on the grave humanitarian needs of people around the world — particularly...

Local man charged after cashing fraudulent check

DI STAFF October 3, 2013

A local man was charged after allegedly cashing a fraudulent check. Pernell Wilkins, 26, was charged June 11 with third-degree theft. According to an Iowa City Police complaint, Wilkins entered Midwest...