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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

IC Council to approve ordinance increasing public transportation fees

DI STAFF March 30, 2012

City bus fares will rise if the Iowa City City Council approves the measure on April 3. The increase was proposed as part of the fiscal 2013 budget. The standard fare would increase from 75 cents to $1. According...

City to approve animal center plans

DI STAFF March 30, 2012

The Iowa City City Council will consider a resolution April 3 to approve the most recent plans for the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center. The center was significantly damaged by the 2008 flood. Federal...

Council to hold public hearing Tuesday for city railroad project

DI STAFF March 30, 2012

The Iowa City City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday regarding the approval of the Iowa City Industrial Campus Railroad Siding and Spur Improvements Project. According to the proposal, the...

City to engage in partnership with Moen’s Central Park LLC

DI STAFF March 30, 2012

The Iowa City City Council will consider a resolution Tuesday approving an agreement between the city and Central Park LLC. City developer Marc Moen formed Central Park, and the resolution would approve...

Volunteer program provides assistance to patients and pets

DORA GROTE March 29, 2012

Helen Richerson sat quietly in her chair enjoying the company of her dog, Bella, giving her puppy-dog kisses. Richerson said she has been a pet-lover since she was 7 years old but caring for her pets has...

Biden touts manufacturing jobs, criticizes GOP opponents in Davenport

CHASTITY DILLARD March 29, 2012

DAVENPORT — Vice President Joe Biden stressed that revitalizing the manufacturing industry is key to rebuilding the nation's middle class while also striking out at Republican presidential-nomination...

European Union Ambassador: Debt crisis has global and economic impact

KRISTEN EAST March 29, 2012

The European Union's ambassador to the United States called upon Iowans to recognize the local and global impact of the European debt crisis, noting the long-standing relationship between the United States...

Washington native has a flame for fire

JORDYN REILAND March 29, 2012

Dozens of unopened Matchbox cars line the large shelves in Bruce McAvoy's office. The UI fire-safety coordinator has collected them since he was a boy, and he said the tradition has continued with his...

First candidate forum for Liberal Arts dean today

DI STAFF March 29, 2012

Chaden Djalali, the first candidate in the University of Iowa's search for a new dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, will hold a public forum at 4 p.m. today in W290 Chemistry Building. Djalali...

Sen. Joe Seng will appear on June primary ballot

DI STAFF March 29, 2012

Sen. Joe Seng, D-Davenport, will appear on the June primary ballot for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District, according to the Des Moines Register. This comes after a state election panel dismissed a complaint...

Local chefs and bartenders compete for Top Chef award

JULIA JESSEN March 28, 2012

The sounds and smells of sizzling meat, chopping vegetables, and shaking drink mixers will tease the taste buds of those in attendance at the Top Chef: Downtown event today. "It's really neat to...

Magnetic Fields to play at Mission Creek Festival

DI STAFF March 28, 2012

The Magnetic Fields, an American indie-pop group led by musical auteur Stephin Merritt, will perform today as one of the first headliners of Mission Creek Festival. The quintet's performance will begin...

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