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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

Parties in the Von Maur deal continued their arguments Wednesday

BETH BRATSOS March 22, 2012

The use of tax-increment financing during the purchase of land for the relocation of the Von Maur department store was at the center of more than three hours of testimony in the Johnson County Courthouse...

UI professor dissects lifespan of a fact

JULIA JESSEN March 22, 2012

The New York Times describes John D'Agata as, "a wolf in journalist's clothing". This is just one comment from a plethora of observations about the University of Iowa nonfiction writing professor's...

Regents approve sales of $25M in bonds

DI STAFF March 22, 2012

The state Board of Regents approved a resolution by the University of Iowa authorizing the sale of $25 million in utility system revenue bonds on Wednesday. The proceeds from the sale will fund improvements...

UIHC officials present updates to Regents

DI STAFF March 22, 2012

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics officials said they're experiencing a slight budget lag at the state Board of Regents meeting Wednesday afternoon. Officials said supply-cost inflation and drug...

Regents approve Field House modifications

DI STAFF March 22, 2012

The state Board of Regents on Wednesday approved the demolition of the current University of Iowa Field House entrance to make way for a new hospital project. "This is a complicated project, but...

Regents approve demolition of 109 River St.

DI STAFF March 22, 2012

The state Board of Regents on Wednesday approved the demolition of 109 River St. as a part of the art-building-replacement project. The building was originally built for use as a fraternity house. The...

Regents approve increasing parking ramp violation fees

DI STAFF March 22, 2012

The state Board of Regents on Wednesday approved a proposal to increase parking-ramp fees at the three regent universities. Some of the proposed increases would call for a $200 fine instead of a $100...

A Muscatine woman was charged with assault and interference with official acts

DI STAFF March 22, 2012

A Muscatine woman was charged with assault on an officer and interference with official acts. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Katherine Brooker, 31, was charged Tuesday for allegedly assaulting...

Mason: UI officials won’t give up on new art museum funding

ASMAA ELKEURTI March 22, 2012

The state Board of Regents approved the schematic design and budget for three University of Iowa buildings damaged in the 2008 flood. However, one other structure's fate remains uncertain. The state's...

UISG elections sees first multi-party year in three years

ANNA THEODOSIS March 22, 2012

Two parties will vie for University of Iowa Student Government seats for the upcoming academic term after three years of single-party "contests." Candidates from the parties say they will try...

Local alcohol safety advocates discuss strategic plans for fall

KRISTEN EAST March 22, 2012

Local officials want to see the number of public-intoxication arrests in Iowa City decrease this fall but are split on whether a strategy should only target underage patrons. Roughly 20 members of the...

Iowa City residents may soon see increased stormwater utility fees

DI STAFF March 21, 2012

The Iowa City City Council approved the first consideration of an ordinance Tuesday night increasing storm-water utility fees. The increases for single family and multifamily residences would be 50 cents...

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