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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 Native Americans address election issues

ERIC CLARK October 10, 2012

While national organizations such as the National Congress of American Indians are pushing their voting advocacy programs among Native Americans in this election, one local organization has not made any...

New bus regulations impact companies with routes through Iowa City

RISHABH R. JAIN October 10, 2012

Starting this month, large bus companies will be required to have all their buses equipped with lifts and other items for people with disabilities and special needs. Guidelines that were issued to apply...

Sycamore Mall announces two new stores

KRISTEN EAST October 10, 2012

Sycamore Mall announced the addition of H&R Block and Title Ring Boxing as new tenants Monday. “The Sycamore Mall is extremely excited with the addition of H&R Block and Title Ring Boxing,”...

Iowa City officials install six new bike racks, 24 bike spots

JORDYN REILAND October 10, 2012

The Iowa City Transportation Services Department has installed and made available six new bike racks with 24 bike spots. According to a city press release, the bike racks will serve to reduce the demand...

Man previously accused of sexual abuse charges is now accused of perjury

BRENT GRIFFITHS October 10, 2012

A man previously accused of felony sexual abuse is now also accused of perjury, according to an Iowa City police complaint. Travis Lee Porter, 45, had been accused of two counts of third-degree sexual...

Cedar Rapids man faces fifth charge for possession of a controlled substance

MATT STARNS October 10, 2012

A Cedar Rapids man faces felony drug charges following an Oct. 8 traffic stop near the First Avenue and Interstate 80 interchange in Coralville. According to a Coralville police complaint, Filmon Habte,...

Iowa congressional candidates clash over health care at Coralville forum

BRENT GRIFFITHS October 9, 2012

Seated just inches away from each other, the candidates for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District discussed a slew of issues during a candidate forum at the Coralville Public Library on Monday, but they...

UI officials implement surveillance camera policy

CASSIDY RILEY October 9, 2012

Unbeknown to many, students, staff, and faculty on the University of Iowa campus are being watched. At any point in time, 700 installed surveillance cameras may be monitoring the activities of those...

Lunchtime not meeting some Iowa City parents’ standards

LAUREN COFFEY October 9, 2012

Twenty minutes. That’s the time the Iowa City School District gives students for lunch each day. Beginning last year, elementary schools allowed 20 minutes for students to eat their lunch. After...

Officials react to nine proposal requests for Gilbert-College Street lot

NATHANIEL OTJEN October 9, 2012

City officials say any development in the lot at the intersection of College and Gilbert Streets will aid the vitality of downtown, even with other high-rise projects already in the works. Nine proposals...

Residents’ opposition to Iowa City red-light cameras now considered an initiative

NICK HASSETT October 9, 2012

The opposition of two Iowa City citizens to the planned red light traffic cameras is about more than just privacy. For Aleksey Gurtovoy and Martha Hampel, the process they’ve gone through is about...

UI College of Nursing changes undergraduate program format to emphasize gen eds

RISHABH R. JAIN October 9, 2012

Ranked no. 11 in the country, the University of Iowa College of Nursing has changed the format of its undergraduate program to better the standards of math and science among nursing students. The program,...