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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’s newest 207-acre recreation area officially opens

SHIANNE GRUSS August 26, 2013

An Iowa City park project proposed more than 15 years ago was officially made a reality this past weekend. The Terry Trueblood Recreation Area finally held its grand opening on Aug. 24, and it is expected...

Library opens completed Learning Commons

ALLISON PESTONIK August 26, 2013

The Iowa City community can now enjoy a brand-new study environment open 24 hours of the day — furnished with a new café, walls that double as white boards, interactive electronic displays, and more....

UI Kid Captains announced for this fall

QUENTIN MISIAG August 2, 2013

A new set of current and former University of Iowa Children’s Hospital patients will soon don the title of Kid Captain. In all, 14 kids will get a chance to shine on game day during the Hawkeyes’...

Sculpture slated to return outside Adler Journalism Building this fall

QUENTIN MISIAG August 2, 2013

A University of Iowa public-art piece that was damaged following a winter snowfall will soon make its return back home to Iowa City. Iacto, the sculpture situated on the southeast side of the Adler Journalism...

Man faces many charges

CASSIDY RILEY August 2, 2013

A man has been charged after allegedly committing numerous thefts. Taylin Anderson, 18, was charged on Monday with first-degree theft, second-degree theft, fourth-degree theft, unauthorized use of a credit...

Big Ten chilling on tuition

KRISTEN EAST August 2, 2013

The tuition freeze for Iowa’s three public universities is here. It’s happening. Nearly eight months after the state Board of Regents’approval, resident undergraduates studying at any...

Officials believe Branstad’s India trip could prompt job growth

CASSIDY RILEY August 2, 2013

As Gov. Terry Branstad prepares to travel to India, local experts and legislators say a chance for Iowa to strengthen its relationship with one of the world’s fastest growing economies presents a...

Brennan selected as new VP of strategic communications

KRISTEN EAST August 2, 2013

University of Iowa officials announced Thursday that Joseph Brennan will serve as the new vice president for Strategic Communication. UI President Sally Mason will ask the state Board of Regents to approve...

21-only likely headed to voters

KRISTEN EAST August 2, 2013

It appears as though the 21-ordinance issue is once again headed to the voters. The Iowa City City Council will vote on two items at its next meeting reaffirming its pro-21 stance. One item authorizes...

Council to move on bar spacing rule

KRISTEN EAST August 2, 2013

The Iowa City city councilors will vote on the second consideration of an ordinance that would lift space restrictions on drinking establishments in outlying areas of Iowa City. The spacing rule currently...

Sephora opens Coral Ridge location

QUENTIN MISIAG August 2, 2013

A leading global specialty beauty retailer is set to open new doors in the Iowa City area. Paris-based Sephora, which carries a variety of skin-care, fragrance, and body-care products, will open its Coral...

Rummage in the Ramp expands footprint

QUENTIN MISIAG August 1, 2013

Although the sights, sounds, motions, and sometimes even smells of moving vans, young people hauling couches and large pieces of furniture down flights of stairs and out windows is a common picture for...