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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

Local woman sues housing management company for wrongful termination

CASSIDY RILEY March 11, 2013

A local woman is suing a rental housing managing company claiming wrongful termination. Vania Minor was a property manager for Keyway Management Co., 319 E. Washington St., according to court documents....

Ferentz’s future son-in-law assigned new supervisor after review

BRENT GRIFFITHS March 8, 2013

After a Cedar Rapids Gazette investigation revealed a possible violation of university policy in the employment of University of Iowa football assistant Tyler Barnes, the Athletics Department will review...

Alcohol compliance training is not as effective in Iowa City

REBECCA MORIN March 8, 2013

Despite many bar owners requiring employees to receive I-PACT certification, more sale-to-minor citations were issued in Iowa City than before the training program was launched. The state Alcoholic Beverages...

Johnson County paramedics working longer than usual

LAUREN COFFEY March 8, 2013

A black walkie-talkie crackles to life with the sound of a woman’s voice. An alarm echoes across the building. A few moments later, two men rush toward a door, and a siren sounds across the streets...

Johnson County supervisors to draft letter, inviting city mayors to discuss SEATS funding

QUENTIN MISIAG March 8, 2013

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors decided to invite the mayors of Iowa City, Coralville, and North Liberty to hold a public meeting with them in order to reach a compromise over the future of the...

Iowa City diversity committee releases report, recommends change

NICK HASSETT March 8, 2013

The first and only report from Iowa City’s temporary Diversity Committee found that many minority citizens are unaware of their rights, are concerned with police actions, and feel public transportation...

Newest Johnson County supervisor wants to rethink justice center

QUENTIN MISIAG March 7, 2013

Before securing the vacant seat on the Johnson County Board of Supervisors in Tuesday’s election, John Etheredge dreamed big in regards to growing the county’s economic base. Running on the...

Cremation rates continue to rise in Iowa, nationwide

BRIANNA JETT March 7, 2013

Funeral rituals are changing. Cremation is becoming an increasingly popular choice both nationally and in Iowa, and this idea is reflected in the growing number of people opting for the alternative to...

Johnson County Senior Center sees increase in elderly participation

LAUREN COFFEY March 7, 2013

Silence fell upon the room during a tai chi class at the Senior Center on Wednesday. More than a dozen senior citizens moved gracefully across the floor with their hands forming fists and legs extended. Tai...

U.S. Department of Education focuses on gender-based violence

CASSIDY RILEY March 7, 2013

Leaders in Iowa schools have been asked by a federal agency to initiate more effort to stop gender-based violence in schools. On Feb. 28, the U.S. Department of Education wrote a letter asking chief...

Iowa legislator proposes bill to expand current online gambling limits

BRENT GRIFFITHS March 7, 2013

Printers in Iowa City and across the country will soon be humming to life as they spit out countless copies of the NCAA Tournament brackets. And as one of the biggest athletics events of the year nears,...

Local group works to increase use of technology among women

WHITNEY BLAKEMORE March 7, 2013

The recently formed “Tech Chicks” in Iowa City has one goal: improve women’s involvement of technology. The Iowa Tech Chicks started in January as a way for women to improve their technical...