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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

UI Foundation introduces new $1.7 billion fundraising campaign

MICHELLE KIM May 3, 2013

On a day dedicated completely to philanthropy, University of Iowa officials unveiled the UI Foundation’s newest fundraising campaign, For Iowa. Forever More: The Campaign for the University of Iowa. UI...

UI’s second Phil’s Day honors donors

LAUREN COFFEY May 3, 2013

Officials from the University of Iowa came together under the glow of a chandelier in the Old Capitol Museum Thursday to discuss efforts made in philanthropy at the UI and to observe the second annual...

United Action for Youth, UI art education students showcase artwork

REBECCA MORIN May 3, 2013

Thursday afternoon was not a normal program day for the United Action for Youth’s youth center. Young, gleaming faces of junior-high and high-school students in lime-green T-shirts gathered in celebration...

Sephora announced as one of three new businesses in Coral Ridge Mall

QUENTIN MISIAG May 3, 2013

Three new stores are on their way to Coral Ridge Mall. Sephora, Discount Tires, and Auntie Anne's Pretzels will make their grand opening at the Coralville shopping mall between July and October. Sephora...

Officials say stricter Iowa driving laws will decrease teen fatalities

BRENT GRIFFITHS May 3, 2013

An official from Illinois said requirements similar to those signed by Gov. Terry Branstad on Wednesday have dramatically reduced teenage driving fatalities. Henry Haupt, deputy press secretary for the...

Greek life at UI protests proposed change in city’s zoning code

NICK HASSETT May 3, 2013

Members of the Greek life community on the University of Iowa campus are protesting a proposed change to Iowa City’s zoning code, which they believe will prevent new fraternities and sororities from...

Northey says he won’t run for Senate seat

BRENT GRIFFITHS May 3, 2013

Another Iowa Republican has decided not to run for the U.S. Senate seat opening up after next year. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey announced on Thursday he would not run to replace five-term...

Iowa City official: Burlington Dam won’t be removed

NICK HASSETT May 3, 2013

Though some advocate for removing dams, one Iowa City official says the Burlington Street dam is here to stay. Steve Long, the community development coordinator for Iowa City, said the city’s efforts...

Iowa City’s 21-ordinance faces renewed opposition

QUENTIN MISIAG May 2, 2013

Nearly three years since its passage, opposition over Iowa City’s controversial 21-ordinance appears to be gaining legs once again, thanks to the efforts of two prominent downtown bar operators. According...

UNI sees landscaping budget cut, UI sees increased investment

QUENTIN MISIAG May 2, 2013

With a change in seasons comes a change in temperature and color across the University of Iowa campus. Officials also say flood-recovery projects will result in a prettier campus in the coming years. Excluding...

Iowa City Airport construction to take off Monday

STACEY MURRAY May 2, 2013

The Iowa City Municipal Airport spring construction will take flight May 6 to complete previous projects while it works to earn grant money to further progress. Airport manager Michael Tharp said improvements...

New Iowa City grassroots organization holds protest on jail, marijuana, rent

HILLARY ROSENCRANTS May 2, 2013

The meeting of a new Iowa City grass-roots organization on Wednesday night was far from an ordinary meeting. The Iowa City People’s Association held one of its first events at the corner of Gilbert...