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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 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 City City Council approves river trail funding

NICK HASSETT March 6, 2013

The Iowa City City Council on Tuesday authorized the city staff to apply for funding assistance for the development of the Iowa River Trail along the Iowa River. The resolution, which passed 7-0, will...

Iowa City continues with shelter construction

NICK HASSETT March 6, 2013

The Iowa City City Council on Tuesday scheduled a public hearing on the replacement of a City Park shelter. The hearing will be held March 19 and focus on plans, specifications, form of contract, and...

Iowa City City Council moves forward on levee

NICK HASSETT March 6, 2013

The Iowa City City Council on Tuesday approved a resolution allowing the city to move forward with the West Side levee project by a 7-0 vote. The resolution directs city staff to notify contractors bidding...

Iowa City discusses budget

NICK HASSETT March 6, 2013

The Iowa City City Council discussed the city’s budget for fiscal 2014 on Tuesday in a public hearing. The hearing was set to discuss the proposed operating budget, the three-year financial plan for...

Iowa City City Council authorizes development change

NICK HASSETT March 6, 2013

The Iowa City City Council on Tuesday authorized an amendment to a redevelopment agreement in the Towncrest Urban Renewal Area by a 7-0 vote. The developer, MDK Development LLC, entered a redevelopment...

Local woman arrested after heroin found at her residence

REBECCA MORIN March 6, 2013

A local woman has been accused of possessing heroin after officers reportedly found an Ibuprofen bottle with the narcotic on her living-room table. Lisa Evjenth, 36, was accused Dec. 12, 2012, with possession...

Republican Etheredge snags fifth Johnson County supervisors seat

QUENTIN MISIAG March 6, 2013

For the first time since 1962, when Oren Alt last served, a Republican has taken a seat on the historically Democratic Johnson County Board of Supervisors. By a 51-to-49 majority, Johnson County Republican...

Local students and animals benefit from Petland visits

LAUREN COFFEY March 6, 2013

Despite recent thefts at the Iowa City Petland, officials at the store say the benefits of offering an open atmosphere for people to come in and interact with animals outweighs any risks. Petland, 1851...

Iowa City releases vision for future with comprehensive plan

NICK HASSETT March 6, 2013

Though the Iowa City City Council usually discusses issues immediately pertinent to the city, a new plan for the city allows them to look ahead. Way ahead. The Iowa City Comprehensive Plan, last adopted...

Iowa City school board discusses fiscal 2014 budget proposal

STACEY MURRAY March 6, 2013

The Iowa City School Board faces some uncertainty following new budget recommendations for fiscal 2014. The board received the proposal Tuesday evening and set a date for a public hearing on the budget,...