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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 Mayor Pro-Tem Susan Mims announces candidacy for an at-large seat

DI STAFF August 30, 2013

Susan Mims announced Thursday she will run for re-election for an at-large seat. She was first elected to the City Council in November 2009, and she has served as mayor pro tem since January 2012. In...

Iowa City schools harvesting more local produce

MICHELLE KIM August 29, 2013

Going into the new school year, students in the Iowa City School District will see an increased amount of fresh, local produce on their lunch trays. The district’s Farm to School program was established...

International social media builds opportunity

ABIGAIL MEIER August 29, 2013

The University of Iowa is trading English for Mandarin and Facebook for WeChat to reach out to international students. The university has announced it will hire a new global external-relations coordinator...

UI addresses heat wave for Saturday’s football game

MEGAN SANCHEZ August 29, 2013

With temperature for Saturday’s kickoff to the football season promising to reach the low to mid-90s, Kinnick Stadium staff and officials are attempting to take the necessary precautions to ensure...

Honors Primetime expanding

SHIANNE GRUSS August 29, 2013

Each fall, for some freshmen, the University of Iowa campus is virtually all theirs for three days. Since 2009, the UI Honors Program has offered Honors Primetime to incoming Honors students. It is...

Tutor Iowa website one year stronger

MEGAN DEPPE August 29, 2013

After one year of service, Tutor Iowa has experienced success while it strives to make improvements. Last fall, the University of Iowa launched the Tutor Iowa website to help connect students with...

Rochester Bridge project expected to be finalized in the coming weeks

DI STAFF August 29, 2013

Despite the city’s goal to have Rochester Avenue open to the public before the Iowa City School District started classes, repairs to a water main in the area has caused a delay. Iowa Bridge &...

West side parent seeks second School Board term

GABRIELLA DUNN August 29, 2013

After four years of working on contested issues, Tuyet Dorau has announced she would like another term on the Iowa City School Board. Dorau was elected to the board during the last election, in 2009....

Local man faces theft charge

DI STAFF August 29, 2013

An Iowa City man has been charged after allegedly stealing a bottle of vodka. Carl Johnson, 52, was charged Aug. 27 with third-degree theft. The police complaint stated that an African-American man...

A Chicago man rolled his semi-truck over on Interstate 80 in Johnson County

DI STAFF August 29, 2013

A semi driver from Chicago was sent to University of Iowa Hospitals after he was injured in a crash Wednesday morning. Robert Manjarrez, 24, was hauling a box trailer while traveling westbound on...

Local Disabilities Advocate speaks out

DANIEL SEIDL August 29, 2013

Terry Cunningham can often be found spending his time at Uptown Bill’s, a coffeehouse that supports individuals with disabilities. The self-described disability advocate, 60, has long been involved...

Iowa City Schools to release early once again

DI STAFF August 29, 2013

For the next two days, the Iowa City School District will have early dismissals. All 25 schools in the district will dismiss one hour early today and two hours early on Friday. This comes after three-consecutive...