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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 announces new research foundation executive director

DI STAFF July 27, 2012

The University of Iowa named its executive director for the Research Foundation Thursday. According to a UI news release, Zev Sunleaf will head the foundation beginning Aug. 1. He has been the interim...

Children’s Hospital receives Health Corps funding for research

DI STAFF July 27, 2012

The University of Iowa announced Thursday the UI Child Health Specialty Clinics will receive another year of funding for a project designed to improve the health and quality of life of Iowans. According...

Council to approve ordinance vacating air rights for Moen development

DI STAFF July 27, 2012

The Iowa City City Council will consider an ordinance vacating and conveying air rights within the public right of way located adjacent to the property at 114 S. Dubuque St. Construction of developer...

Council approves track construction agreement

DI STAFF July 27, 2012

The City Council held a special meeting Thursday afternoon to approve a track-construction agreement with the Iowa Interstate Railroad. Approving the agreement allowed the city to both save money and keep...

Today’s Obituaries

DI STAFF July 27, 2012

Randy L. Rotzinger, 55, of North Liberty died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 24, 2012.  A gathering of family and friends to celebrate Randy’s life will be held from 3-6 pm on...

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...

Kids learn physics at new Children’s Museum Exhibit

ANNA EGELAND July 26, 2012

Kids of all ages waited eagerly with red baskets as scarves and plush balls shot through the clear plastic pipes zigzagging up the wall of the Iowa Children’s Museum. The pipes are part of the newest...

Johnson County plans to look at dental discount program

ANNA EGELAND July 26, 2012

Johnson County Supervisor Terrence Neuzil is looking to make dental care more accessible for Johnson County residents after returning from a recent conference. “You get the chance to not only visit...

Eastern Iowa roundtable wants transportation for all

JOE HITCHON July 26, 2012

Eastern Iowa officials say cities must make every effort possible to ensure that citizens have transportation available to them in order to get from point A to point B. Representatives from several eastern...

Local woman accused of assaulting 17-year-old girl

DI STAFF July 26, 2012

A local woman has been accused of assault. Shawnta Jackson, 25, 20401 Highway 6 E. No. 4006, was charged June 4 with assault causing bodily injury. According to an Iowa City police complaint, police...

UI gathers $438 million in external funding for research

DI STAFF July 26, 2012

The University of Iowa gathered roughly $438 million in external funding for research for the fourth consecutive year, according to a UI press release. Additionally, UI researchers were awarded 2,124...

Three Sac County men accused of first-degree kidnapping

DI STAFF July 26, 2012

Three Sac County men have been accused of first-degree kidnapping. According to a release from the Iowa Department of Public Safety, after an investigation into the 2009 reported assault of a migrant...