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

City Council to set public hearings on proposed zoning amendments

DI STAFF March 30, 2012

The Iowa City City Council will likely set two public hearings on Tuesday for two proposed zoning amendments. These amendments include limiting the number of bedrooms in a multifamily dwelling unit in...

City to move forward with housing ordinance vote Tuesday

DI STAFF March 30, 2012

Iowa City City Councilors will likely vote on the first consideration of an ordinance changing the definition of "household" in several city zones within the University Impact Area. The ordinance...

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...

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...

JECC director resigns

DI STAFF March 28, 2012

Gary Albrecht resigned Monday as the second executive director of the Johnson County Joint Emergency Communications Center. Albrecht went on medical leave last week for undisclosed reasons, and he officially...

Hawkeye Caucus makes second-annual trip to Des Moines

BETH BRATSOS March 28, 2012

Des Moines — Iowa policymakers mingled with University of Iowa students at the Capitol Tuesday as students pitched the importance of their programs' impact at the state level. At the UI's second Hawkeye...

Judge: UI must put suspended radiology professor back on paid leave

DI STAFF March 28, 2012

A judge ordered a suspended University of Iowa radiology professor be returned to paid leave until the university decides his status. Malik Juweid, 50, was placed on paid leave on the recommendation...

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