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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

Debate over $40 million Gateway Project continues

QUENTIN MISIAG July 12, 2013

Contention, confusion, and concern. Ask any of the nearly three dozen concerned residents, city planners, and members of the Historic Preservation Commission, and they’ll tell you that in their...

Fire chief candidates meet with public

ALISON CRISSMAN July 12, 2013

Candidates for Iowa City fire chief met with the public Thursday during an event held at the Senior Center as part of an ongoing interview process. The candidates answered individual questions in a style...

VP candidate stresses branding, even marketing at universities

EMMA WILLIS July 12, 2013

One candidate vying for the position of vice president for Strategic Communication at the University of Iowa says the university should market itself as a great brand, giving equal attention to many facets...

UI Dentistry gets children’s grant

EMMA WILLIS July 12, 2013

After 30 years of work in the dental field, University of Iowa College of Dentistry’s Gayle Gilbaugh, a specialized care coordinator, and Cathy Skotowski, a UI clinical assistant professor of pediatric...

Woman charged after hitting husband with wooden stick

KRISTEN EAST July 12, 2013

A local woman has been charged after allegedly hitting her husband during an argument. Sarah Griebahn, 22, was charged on Thursday with domestic-abuse assault causing bodily injury. According to a Coralville...

New candidate jumps into school board race

KRISTEN EAST July 12, 2013

Another local resident has announced his candidacy for the Iowa City School Board. Iowa City resident Jim Tate joined the race this week. He and wife Lily live on Iowa City’s Southeast Side, and...

Iowa City bus routes to change today

QUENTIN MISIAG July 11, 2013

Continued road work on one of Iowa City's most heavily traveled corridors will result in the closure of an East Side intersection and adjustments to a number of bus routes, a city release said on Wednesday....

Partnership for Alcohol Safety mulls mystery shopper initiative

ALISON CRISSMAN July 11, 2013

With Iowa City officials focusing much of their recent efforts on creating a more vibrant downtown that is not so focused on alcohol, one Iowa City business owner made a suggestion to improve these efforts...

UIHC offers the latest advances in stroke treatment

ROBERT CROZIER July 11, 2013

If a clot ever blocks an artery to your brain, or if you start bleeding into your skull, the next few hours of your life are critical, and they could be your last. From a stroke’s onset, doctors...

Metropolitan Planning Organization approves area transportation projects

JULIA TRUSZKOWSKI July 11, 2013

Projecting continued near-future growth throughout Johnson County, area officials are taking the necessary steps now to accommodate additional residents, services, and traffic. In a Wednesday evening...

Floodwalls and HESCO barriers coming down

KRISTEN EAST July 11, 2013

Floodwalls and HESCO barriers protecting a handful of University of Iowa buildings have remained intact even as Iowa River levels have continued to decrease. And more than a month removed from initial...

UI to host first VP for strategic communication finalist today

KRISTEN EAST July 11, 2013

The University of Iowa will host today the first finalist for the UI vice president for Strategic Communication position. Jeff Iseminger, the interim vice president for university advancement and marketing...