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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

VP search: Brennan stresses digital presence, preparedness efforts

QUENTIN MISIAG July 16, 2013

While the University of Iowa and the State University of New York-Buffalo stand nearly 750 miles apart, the two face six similar threats. Just ask Joseph Brennan. The current associate vice president...

District officials to talk facilities master plan’s future

KRISTEN EAST July 16, 2013

Ahead of tonight’s meeting, one Iowa City School Board member said many questions remain unanswered after the Facilities Steering Committee presented two recommendations for the future of the district’s...

First Cyclospora case reported in Johnson County

ALISON CRISSMAN July 16, 2013

The cyclospora parasite has reared its head in Johnson County. Cyclospora, a rare food- or water-borne parasite, has infected 71 Iowans as of Tuesday, according to a report released by the Iowa Department...

Iowa City man was charged with theft and forgery charges

CASSIDY RILEY July 16, 2013

An Iowa City man has been charged with second-degree theft and forgery after he allegedly deposited a number of fake checks at an Iowa City bank. Christopher Curtis, 23, was charged March 29 and April...

Columbus Junction woman charged with attacking co-worker at Coralville hotel

CASSIDY RILEY July 16, 2013

An eastern Iowa woman has been accused of attacking a coworker at a Coralville hotel.   Maria Tlatenchi, 37, of Columbus Junction was charged Sunday with assault causing bodily injury and obstruction...

Portion of Highway 1 near Iowa City Walmart to see closure Wednesday

CASSIDY RILEY July 16, 2013

Area drivers will experience some delays starting Wednesday, when one local arterial road will be reduced to one lane of eastbound traffic. The anticipated construction of a new refuge island in the...

Downtown ‘Building Change’ program showing progress downtown

QUENTIN MISIAG July 15, 2013

Leah Cohen has witnessed downtown Iowa City grow, change, and adjust over the last 30 years as the owner of Bo-James, 118 E. Washington St. At times, that change has come voluntarily. In other instances,...

REACH program names new director

ALISON CRISSMAN July 15, 2013

Having previously served the University of Iowa College of Education in the Department of Teaching and Learning as the coordinator of the elementary-education program and the elementary-methods practicum,...

Rally brings localized attention to Trayvon Martin verdict

ALISON CRISSMAN July 15, 2013

Gathering around the cries of ‘No justice, no peace,’ approximately three dozen people came together on the Pedestrian Mall on Sunday in support of Trayvon Martin and in opposition to the verdict...

Second UI Vice President candidate to speak today

QUENTIN MISIAG July 15, 2013

The process for selecting a new University of Iowa strategic-communication head is inching closer to completion. The second of the three finalists for the position of vice president for Strategic Communication...

City accepting community development block grant applications

QUENTIN MISIAG July 15, 2013

Additional funding allocations for low-to-moderate income residents in Iowa City will soon be available. The city is now accepting applications for a total of $250,000 in Community Development Block...

Sycamore Mall reaches agreement on Von Maur departure, redevelopment project planned

QUENTIN MISIAG July 12, 2013

The loss of its largest and most prominent retail tenant has been a longtime coming for Iowa City’s Sycamore Mall. Nearly two years to be exact. But in the face of a projected July 27 grand opening...