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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

Locals make last push for red-light cameras petition

JONATHAN SOLIS March 29, 2013

One local group pushing for a ban on red-light cameras is making a last effort in order to obtain enough public support. Traffic cameras and drones were at the center of a public forum held on the University...

Iowa City halts plans on East Side Levee

NICK HASSETT March 29, 2013

The first steps for the Iowa City East Side Levee, which the city originally slated for construction beginning in May, were well under way. The preliminary budget for the project had been secured, and...

Johnson County supervisors outline potential SEATS compromises

QUENTIN MISIAG March 29, 2013

Despite a hotly debated Wednesday afternoon meeting at the Coralville City Hall over the future of SEATS, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors remain confident that a deal can soon be reached with Iowa...

Officials looking to increase number of Iowa nursing residency programs

BRIANNA JETT March 29, 2013

A revolution is beginning in nursing — nurses and health-care professionals across the state and throughout the nation are pushing for increased residency programs for new nurses. Led by the Iowa Action...

Talks begin over fire damaged Johnson County roads facility

QUENTIN MISIAG March 29, 2013

The cause of a Monday afternoon fire at the Johnson County Secondary Roads Building remains unknown, but the Board of Supervisors is eager to put repair plans on the fast track. During a Thursday morning...

Film at Englert to highlight impacts of recession, draw local politicians

REBECCA MORIN March 29, 2013

In the midst of a post-recession economy, families strive to get back on their feet — and two filmmakers have created a documentary to showcase the struggles middle-class and working-poor families face. American...

Supervisors approve the amending of the former fireworks ordinance

QUENTIN MISIAG March 29, 2013

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors officially amended a longtime county fireworks ordinance during a meeting on Thursday. Recent discussions by the supervisors outlined what qualifies as firework...

Newport Road rezoning approved

QUENTIN MISIAG March 29, 2013

After a number of lengthy discussions and proposed legal action, official rezoning regarding a rural area north of Iowa City for a housing development was approved Thursday morning by the Johnson County...

Man found with multiple pounds of marijuana

REBECCA MORIN March 29, 2013

A local man has been accused of possessing numerous pounds of marijuana and approximately $8,999. Zachary Engle, 21, was charged May 21, 2012, with possession/delivery of marijuana, possession or distribution...

Man charged with intent to obtain marijuana

REBECCA MORIN March 29, 2013

A local man faces a drug charge after a traffic stop. Bradley Sherburne, 37, was charged Dec. 14, 2012, with solicitation to commit a felony. Iowa City police officers conducted a traffic stop after...

Man found with meth pipe

REBECCA MORIN March 29, 2013

An Iowa man faces drug charges after a methamphetamine pipe was allegedly located in his car. Albert Blades, 51, was charged Thursday with a controlled-substance violation and possession of a controlled...

City athletics fields remain unusable

KRISTEN EAST March 29, 2013

Iowa City athletics fields will not be open for practice or play in the coming week, the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department announced Thursday. Athletics fields in Iowa City will remain unused...