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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

UI officials hope to break the illusion of privacy

BRIANNA JETT March 6, 2013

For faculty and staff at the University of Iowa, privacy is part illusion. Because the university is a public institution, most work-related materials are available if the public requests them. This includes...

The Vine building may be designated as historic site

NICK HASSETT March 6, 2013

The Vine Tavern Building has been in Iowa City for more than 100 years. And now, the Iowa City City Council is taking steps to immortalize it as a landmark. The City Council set a public hearing for the...

UISG endorses Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act

JONATHAN SOLIS March 6, 2013

The University of Iowa Student Government passed a resolution supporting the proposed Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act on Tuesday, despite some concern. The act would eliminate a distinction...

Sycamore Mall reaches new financial agreement

KRISTEN EAST March 6, 2013

Sycamore Mall announced Tuesday that it reached a new financial agreement with Great Western Bank, successfully removing the foreclosure previously filed against the Iowa City mall. According to a press...

Iowa City City Council authorizes funds for festival

NICK HASSETT March 6, 2013

The Iowa City City Council on Tuesday authorized funding for the 2013 Mission Creek Festival by a 7-0 vote. The resolution provides $5,000 in funding for the festival. The City Council Economic Development...

UI Health Works denies lawsuit’s charges

CASSIDY RILEY March 5, 2013

The University of Iowa Health Works, an affiliate of the UI Hospitals & Clinics, responded to a woman’s lawsuit by denying all charges against it and demanding a trial by jury. Barbara Gericke...

Early Iowa City farmers market begins Saturday

JORDYN REILAND March 5, 2013

The first early spring market will begin on Saturday at a local elementary school. According to a city of Iowa City press release, the off-season markets will be held four times in March and April. This...

UI, foundation win awards

KRISTEN EAST March 5, 2013

The University of Iowa and the UI Foundation recently won awards for a number of marketing and communication projects displayed across university departments and projects. The American Advertising Federation...

Stage nearly set for new Johnson County supervisor

QUENTIN MISIAG March 5, 2013

Johnson County officials say a late-evening snowstorm, “voter fatigue,” and a proposed Cedar Rapids casino are all contributing factors in the dismal voter turnout leading up to tonight’s...

Undocumented immigrant, Define American founder speaks on immigration reform at UI

CASSIDY RILEY March 5, 2013

Jose Antonio Vargas is a Pulitzer-Prize-winning journalist, a filmmaker, and advocate for immigration reform. One thing Vargas is not, however, is a documented American citizen. Vargas, who spoke in...

Branstad opts for personal plan over Medicaid expansion

Amid criticism from Democrats over his steadfast refusal to expand Medicaid in Iowa, Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds offered an alternative proposal on Monday. “The Healthy Iowa...

Branstad’s latest regent appointees will ‘undergo criticism’ from Iowa Senators

STACEY MURRAY March 5, 2013

Reactions are mixed among Senate Republicans and Democrats following Gov. Terry Branstad’s appointment of two new members to the state Board of Regents. Senators of both parties have addressed partisan...