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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 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....

School Board details two building scenarios

JULIA TRUSZKOWSKI July 10, 2013

Despite more than three hours of back-and-forth discussions and debates regarding the future of a number of Iowa City School District schools, final decisions still appear a ways off. After the presentation...

Man charged after armed threat

EMMA WILLIS July 10, 2013

A Kalona man has been charged after allegedly threating Johnson County officials. Leo Schrock, 78, was charged Monday with going armed with intent. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Johnson...

Man charged with OWI and eluding

EMMA WILLIS July 10, 2013

A Chicago man faces a number of charges after a routine traffic stop. Patrick Starling, 29, was charged Monday with possession of a controlled substance, eluding, and OWI. According to an Iowa City...

Tyler Olson running for governor

EMMA WILLIS July 10, 2013

A sixth-generation Iowan and current Iowa House representative embarking on a run to become the state’s next governor. In a Tuesday news release, Democrat Tyler Olson, 37, officially announced...

Iowa City asking for aid in removing sand from bags

QUENTIN MISIAG July 10, 2013

Flood-prevention cleanup efforts continue in Iowa City, and volunteers are needed to remove sand from bags. After more than a month since the University of Iowa and Iowa City began a new round of flood...

Partnership to discuss decrease in student drinking, alcohol-free venues

QUENTIN MISIAG July 10, 2013

While a consensus has yet to be reached regarding a controversial city ordinance, one local alcohol advocacy and educational group is maintaining its mission. For more than four years, the Partnership...

Writer’s Workshop professor and author garners White House recognition

JULIA SHRIVER July 10, 2013

Writers’ Workshop Professor Marilynne Robinson has received plenty of recognition for her writing, both on the national scale and locally. But until today, she had never earned marks from a United...

UI ranked among nation’s best places for postdocs

ALISON CRISSMAN July 10, 2013

Often an under-recognized group of researchers at universities, postdoctoral scholars at the University of Iowa recently recognized the school’s efforts to create a valuable workplace by giving the...

Iowa City Animal Shelter seeing an influx of cats for adoption

QUENTIN MISIAG July 9, 2013

A recent home impoundment, coupled with a peak breeding period and a lack of available space at another nearby facility has one local entity pinched for space. And at the center of it all? More than...

Local congregation furnishes international housing

ROBERT CROZIER July 9, 2013

One local church continues to open its doors to international students arriving at the University of Iowa by offering free necessities. Faith Baptist Church, 1251 Village Road, will host its 11th-annual...

Aldi to open new, larger Iowa City location

QUENTIN MISIAG July 9, 2013

By the start of the new year, Iowa City grocery shoppers will have a new place to pick up that gallon of milk, among other household staples. Requests for construction bids were sent out by the city of...