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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 Student Health to end free moped helmet service

STACEY MURRAY August 20, 2012

The HeadStrong program to provide moped helmets free for University of Iowa students is in the final leg as it tries to distribute the remaining helmets from the spring campaign. The program — which...

Iowa football ready to go green

KELSEY L JOHNSON August 20, 2012

Kinnick Stadium is going to look a bit greener this semester, and not because of any thunderstorm. The University of Iowa Office of Sustainability has teamed up with the Athletics Department, ECO Hawk...

Convocation speaker looks to prank Class of 2016

LAUREN COFFEY August 20, 2012

Taylor Ellis-Sayegh may be scared of the dark, but she’s pretty fearless when it comes to other things. “For my senior prank, my friends and I filled paper cups with water and dish soap and...

Students gather for Convocation despite the weather

BRIANNA JETT August 20, 2012

Bells announced the beginning of Convocation for roughly 4,500 first-year students Sunday, and it seemed thunder marked its ending. Even as rain threatened the annual ceremony on the Pentacrest lawn,...

A lifelong process for former IHSPA director

CASSIDY RILEY August 20, 2012

The Iowa High School Press Association and Iowa Journalist will see a few familiar faces and a bit of a shakeup in leadership starting this year. David Schwartz, 38, resigned from his post as an adjunct...

The Daily Iowan’s summer in review

Iowa City Landfill burns After two months of discussion between city officials over the fire at the Iowa City Landfill, city officials say much of the burning has been contained. Rick Fosse, the city’s...

City Manager: IC backyard chicken ordinance feasible

KRISTEN EAST July 27, 2012

The chickens are back. The Iowa City City Council is scheduled to once again discuss the possibility of implementing a backyard-chicken ordinance during a work session on July 31. City Councilors will...

The Daily Iowan‘s summer in review

Iowa City Landfill burns After two months of discussion between city officials over the fire at the Iowa City Landfill, city officials say much of the burning has been contained. Rick Fosse, the city’s...

The Tool Box ‘sex-positive’ shop signs new lease

NICHOLAS MILLER July 27, 2012

After receiving a lease-termination notice from MidWestOne bank in November 2011, the Tool Box has come to an agreement with the property trustee and signed a lease for another year. Owner Julia Schaefer...

Rummage in the Ramp starts today, focuses on sustainability

JOE HITCHON July 27, 2012

While some would consider hauling heavy couches and bookshelves in the heat of summer to be rather unpleasant, Rummage in the Ramp is designed to be a convenience for those arduous lease changeover days...

County placing importance on weather warning sirens in rural areas

DI STAFF July 27, 2012

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors discussed placing emergency sirens in rural areas on Thursday. Supervisors discussed the importance of outdoor warning sirens to alert residents in rural areas. Dave...

Johnson County local food policy council is up and running

DI STAFF July 27, 2012

The Johnson County local food-policy council is up and running. Members of the food council spoke at the Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting Thursday, held at the Johnson County Fairgrounds. The...

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