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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 justice-center plans draw community scrutiny

QUENTIN MISIAG April 4, 2013

It was originally billed as a casual Wednesday afternoon input meeting by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. But as plans regarding a new justice center and crime prevention efforts came up, discussions...

New UI summer tuition scholarship may benefit local businesses

CASSIDY RILEY April 4, 2013

As students prepare for the end of spring semester and the beginning of summer, both University of Iowa officials and local businesses said they hope to see a larger returning population in the coming...

Handicap equipment business provides resale options for patients

LAUREN COFFEY April 4, 2013

People outgrow and buy new material items constantly — shoes, clothes, and bicycles, for example. But for some situations, getting a new item to replace an older possession is not as easy as heading...

Local school district officials push to eliminate wheat, protein restrictions

STACEY MURRAY April 4, 2013

Congress passed the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act in 2010, and just three years later, officials both nationally and locally are working to nullify specific guidelines within it. “There was a fair...

Research shows benefit to double majoring

BRIANNA JETT April 4, 2013

Students at the University of Iowa and across the country are increasingly choosing a second major. Both school officials and researchers said having a double major potentially benefits the student. A...

Woman accused of buying multiple items with a stolen credit card

REBECCA MORIN April 4, 2013

A local woman has been accused of purchasing more than $650 worth of items with a stolen credit card. Glinda Wilkins, 43, was charged Oct. 17, 2012, with third-degree theft, identity theft, and unauthorized...

New funding leads to the reinstatement of the ECO Iowa City programming

REBECCA MORIN April 4, 2013

Iowa City is springing to Earth Month by reinstating a previously discontinued environmental education programs. ECO Iowa City is a program offered by the Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center to provide...

Local fire injures one, remains under investigation

REBECCA MORIN April 4, 2013

The Iowa City Fire Department responded to a reported fire at 8 a.m. Wednesday. Firefighters responded to 705 S. Dubuque St., where an occupant was present inside the house, said Iowa City Battalion Chief...

UI students lobby on Hawkeye Caucus Day for tuition freeze support

JONATHAN SOLIS April 3, 2013

Outside the Iowa House chambers, a small group of University of Iowa students filled out pink slips requesting an audience with Rep. Dave Jacoby D-Coralville, one of their local representatives. They...

Iowa City school board votes yes to change 2014 fiscal budget

LAUREN COFFEY April 3, 2013

After no debate Tuesday night with the Iowa City community, Iowa City School Board members unanimously voted to pass the 4 percent increase in potential allowable growth rate. Iowa legislators must now...

Iowa City School District shows greater increase in enrollment than expected

LAUREN COFFEY April 3, 2013

Members of the Iowa City School District formally sat down for the first time Tuesday night to discuss a report indicating that the district’s enrollment has increased by 1,852 students in the past...

National law pushes Iowa City officials to offer booster vaccines to students

STACEY MURRAY April 3, 2013

The Iowa City School District and the Johnson County Department of Public Health now offer pertussis vaccinations to sixth-graders in the district for free, following a change in a national regulation. National...