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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

Johnson County officials aim for justice-center education ahead of May 7

STACEY MURRAY April 30, 2013

With one week until the second vote on the proposed Johnson County justice center, officials are looking to  communicate their proposal to Johnson County voters because they say they are running out of...

Iowa City officials speculate housing issues could complicate diversity policy

STACEY MURRAY April 30, 2013

Johnson County officials have called for more discussions in regards to affordable housing following the passage of the Iowa City School District’s diversity policy. Officials on Monday discussed...

Johnson County officials seek updated surveillance and security technology

QUENTIN MISIAG April 30, 2013

A number of Johnson County officials say outdated and inadequate surveillance and emergency-alert technology at county government facilities is threatening their safety and that of the Iowa City community....

Iowa legislators propose personhood amendment

NICK HASSETT April 30, 2013

A proposed amendment to the Iowa Constitution drew glowing praise from one state advocacy group and condemnation from another. Senate Joint Resolution 10, filed April 25 by 21 members of the Iowa Senate,...

Iowa City launches Downtown Ambassador Program

REBECCA MORIN April 30, 2013

As officials push new initiatives to aesthetically improve downtown, some in Iowa City say a new program will provide resources for visitors and residents in the area. The city of Iowa City, in collaboration...

Police arrest suspect from weekend stabbing in downtown Iowa City

JORDYN REILAND April 30, 2013

The University of Iowa student accused of stabbing two males near the intersection of Dubuque and Washington Street this past weekend was taken into custody Sunday afternoon. According to an Iowa City...

UI Main Library Cambus stop closed until fall

QUENTIN MISIAG April 30, 2013

In coordination with on-going construction to the University of Iowa Main Library, the bus stop facing the building’s east entrance will remain closed until the start of fall classes. Cambus director...

Coralville New Pioneer Co-op faces fine for alleged alcohol sale to minor

BRENT GRIFFITHS April 30, 2013

A Coralville business will have to pay a $500 fine after a state agency backed a decision that it sold alcohol to a minor. Barring an appeal, the New Pioneer Co-op, 1101 Second St., will have to pay...

UI Public Health Building receives LEED Platinum status

KRISTEN EAST April 30, 2013

The University of Iowa College of Public Health Building recently received a LEED Platinum certification — the UI’s first academic building to achieve platinum status. “The Platinum LEED...

Iowa City seeks input on Burlington Street Dam recreation project

NICK HASSETT April 30, 2013

The Burlington Street dam has been a part of Iowa City for more than 100 years. But if the vision of one city-hired design group comes to fruition, an entirely new recreation area could replace the old...

Turkish official wants to expand influence in Iowa and US

BRENT GRIFFITHS April 30, 2013

Nearly 6,000 miles from Iowa City, Turkey acts as a bridge between Europe and Asia, and it is now looking to become more of a partner with the United States. Beyond its strategic location near Iran,...

Local lawmakers eye health care as Iowa session nears final days

BRENT GRIFFITHS April 29, 2013

Local legislators hope to reconcile two fundamentally different health-care proposals as the Legislature nears its final days in session. This means taking Gov. Terry Branstad’s health proposal...