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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

School Board discusses renovations for Twain

EMILY FRIESE August 28, 2013

One of Iowa City’s oldest elementary schools is about to get an extreme makeover. On Tuesday evening, the Iowa City School Board’s Directors Operations Committee began to move forward with...

Iowa Department of Agriculture makes funds available for conservation

GRETA MEYLE August 28, 2013

The Iowa Department of Agriculture is working with farmers to protect Iowa waterways. The Legislature originally allocated $1.8 million for the farming community to practice water conservation efforts....

Local man allegedly threatens to kill a woman and her child

DI STAFF August 28, 2013

An Iowa City man has been accused of pulling a gun on a woman and threatening to kill her. Derrill Jones, 31, was charged Monday with first-degree harassment. According to an Iowa City police complaint,...

Iowa City Farmers’ Market reschedules event

DI STAFF August 28, 2013

The Iowa City Farmers’ Market has postponed “Taste of Market” because of the current heat wave. Taste of Market was originally scheduled for today. It has been rescheduled for Sep....

Iowa City schools to close early again

DI STAFF August 28, 2013

For the third-consecutive day, students, faculty, and staff in the state’s fifth-largest school district will receive a break from the current unseasonably high temperatures. All 25 schools in the district...

UI recognized for sustainability efforts

DI STAFF August 28, 2013

The University of Iowa has been recognized for its efforts in sustainability. The UI has received a Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, and Rating System gold rating from the Association for Advancement...

UI Ticket Office responds to low ticket sales

REBECCA MORIN August 28, 2013

Kinnick Stadium may have some empty seats this football season — but low—price ticket deals may be the University of Iowa’s solution. The Hawkeye Athletics Tickets Office on Tuesday informed...

Coralville mayor pro tem seeking Mayor Position

MEGAN DEPPE August 28, 2013

Following the announcement by the city of Coralville’s long-term mayor Monday that he will not seek re-election, another city official has come forward with hopes of landing the seat. Coralville...

Iowa City high schools expand tablet technology

MEGAN SANCHEZ August 28, 2013

As technology continues to advance throughout the country, a fairly new technological platform is aiding Iowa City high schools in working toward keeping up with the trend. For the first trimester of...

FilmScene rushes to raise $

DANIEL SIEDL August 28, 2013

With the help of more than 300 donors, a soon-to-open year-round downtown Iowa City cinema — a first in more than five years — is inching closer to its opening night.  FilmScene, a local nonprofit...

Pedestrian killed in IC crash

DI STAFF August 27, 2013

Iowa City police are investigating the death of an Iowa City resident following a crash on the evening of Aug. 24. According to a city press release issued Monday, Iowa City police, Iowa City firefighters,...

Coralville mayor not running for re-election

DI STAFF August 27, 2013

The mayor of one of Iowa’s fastest growing communities, will not seek re-election when area voters go to the polls this November. Coralville Mayor Jim Fausett, who has been involved in city government...