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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 Center for Human Rights finds home at Law School

BRENT GRIFFITHS February 21, 2013

The University of Iowa Center for Human Rights will bridge the Iowa River. The center will be located in the UI College of Law starting July 1, avoiding a likely closure due to a lack of funding. “[The...

Iowa City reacts to Obama’s preschool expansion discussions

LAUREN COFFEY February 21, 2013

Four-year-olds run about a colorful room, surrounded by books, easels, and dress-up clothing. These children are not only here to have fun but also to learn. During President Obama’s State of the...

UI hopes to cut nursing shortage in Iowa

REBECCA MORIN February 21, 2013

Doctors need nurses, and so do Iowans. There has been a shortage of Iowa nurses for the last couple of years, and the University of Iowa officials are attempting to narrow the gap by expanding online...

Iowa City City Council approves landfill contractor

NICK HASSETT February 20, 2013

The Iowa City City Council approved the bid of a contractor Tuesday night for the reconstruction of an area of the Iowa City Landfill that was damaged by fire last year. The council awarded the contract...

Iowa City defers action on garbage-can plans

NICK HASSETT February 20, 2013

After the Iowa City City Council seemed split on the issue of waste-container location, the council decided to defer action on the matter until a future meeting. The ordinance would have required that...

UIHC now offering walk-in mammograms each Wednesday

MICHELLE KIM February 20, 2013

The University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics is now offering walk-in mammography treatments every Wednesday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., a move officials say was prompted by an increased interest in the service. The...

Iowa City approves taxicab changes

NICK HASSETT February 20, 2013

The Iowa City City Council has approved a change of rules for taxis in Iowa City. The council passed a resolution removing issuance dates established by a previous council resolution, as well as setting...

Man accused of slashing all four tires of parked car

REBECCA MORIN February 20, 2013

An Iowa man has been arrested for allegedly slashing all four tires of a vehicle parked in a driveway. Frank Samec, 44, was charged Feb. 18 with second-degree criminal mischief. North Liberty police...

Former College/Gilbert Street contender finds success in alternate development

NICK HASSETT February 20, 2013

The Iowa City City Council approved a multifamily housing development from a company that had previously applied for the College/Gilbert Street development proposal. The company, 4 Zero 4 LLC, will replace...

Iowa City City Council moves forward with animal-center construction

NICK HASSETT February 20, 2013

The Iowa City City Council approved the second phase of the Animal Care and Adoption Center Project, which aims to replace the Iowa City animal shelter damaged by the 2008 flood. The resolution authorizes...

Iowa City approves makeover for Burlington/Clinton intersection

NICK HASSETT February 20, 2013

The Iowa City City Council has approved a resolution to improve the Burlington/Clinton intersection. The resolution, approved by a 7-0 vote, authorizes Shive-Hattery Inc to provide design engineering...

Iowa, national beef prices continue to rise despite uncertainty in the market

BRIANNA JETT February 20, 2013

The effects of last year’s drought continue to have an effect — including on the price of beef. Prices for beef have continued to rise well into winter. “It’s a combination of the...