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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

Iowa City set to unveil new Herky designs

MEGAN DEPPE September 6, 2013

Ten years after 90 Herky statues were unveiled across Iowa City and Coralville, the two communities are now preparing for 75 newly redesigned Herkys to arrive. Dale Arens, the trademark licensing director...

Matt Adam announces bid for Coralville mayor

REBECCA MORIN September 6, 2013

After long-term Coralville Mayor Jim Fausett announced he would not seek re-election last week, a second Coralville resident has stepped up to the plate to run for the position. Matt Adam, an area attorney...

September proclaimed Recovery Month in Iowa

EMILY FRIESE September 6, 2013

Iowans are recognizing the struggles, triumphs, and trials of all who have dealt with substance abuse. On Sept. 19, Gov. Terry Branstad will sign a proclamation declaring September as Recovery Month...

School Board candidate plans to bring attention back to pure education

LILY ABROMEIT September 6, 2013

Calm, cool, and collected is how Coralville resident Chris Lynch hopes to join the Iowa City School Board. Since his move to the United States 14 years ago, the 45-year-old Lynch, a native of Ontario,...

Kirschling concerned with overall "health" of the district

SHIANNE GRUSS September 6, 2013

Although Brian Kirschling remains closely tied to his alma mater, he said he is devoted to providing an equitable learning experience throughout the entire district if elected to the Iowa City School Board...

Gov. Terry Branstad appoints new head of Iowa Department of Public Safety

DI STAFF September 5, 2013

Gov. Terry Branstad named Larry Noble as the head of the Iowa Department of Public Safety on Wednesday. According to a press release, Brian London, the former head of the department, resigned. Branstad...

Gov. Terry Branstad appoints temporary Chief of Staff replacement

DI STAFF September 5, 2013

Gov. Terry Branstad named Brenna Findley his interim chief of staff on Wednesday. On Aug. 30, Jeff Boeyink resigned as Branstad’s chief of staff; Findley will serve in the position until a permanent...

Iowa City weighs in on Syria conflict

BRENT GRIFFITHS September 5, 2013

Newman Abuissa has lived the United States for the last 30 years, but the current Iowa City resident has been brought to attention by the birthplace he left a long time ago: Damascus, Syria. “[Syrians]...

Iowa representatives respond to Syria conflict

REBECCA MORIN September 5, 2013

The nation is in a stir because a possible U.S. military strike in Syria is up for discussion. Iowa’s leaders — like many across the nation — are wary of the potential outcome if the United States...

College of Engineering sees much-needed building expansion in the future

SHIANNE GRUSS September 5, 2013

Almost one year later, the Seamans Center expansion is still in the planning stages. In 2016, when the majority of the University of Iowa’s current construction projects are set to be finished,...

The Iowa City Police Department connects with downtown

ABIGAIL MEIER September 5, 2013

Two recent hirings to the Iowa City police have found success in building a stronger chain of communication between the department and Iowa City citizens. Department officials hired David Schwindt and...

Phil Hemingway wants School Board to focus on finance

EMILY FRIESE September 5, 2013

Phil Hemingway has big goals for the Iowa City School Board. After previously running for a board position in the 2011 election, Hemingway, a local parent and East Side business owner, is contending for...