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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

Trial for Broadway Neighborhood Center director Freeman pushed back

DI STAFF March 8, 2012

The trial for the director of the Broadway Neighborhood Center has been reset. Susan Freeman-Murdah, 44, 217 Woodridge Ave., was charged Feb. 1 after she allegedly failed to report a sexual assault. According...

Iowa sees increase in non-religious home-schooled students

JORDYN REILAND March 7, 2012

Caroline and Natalie Young recently put down their science-lesson materials and ran outside — to attend to their daily chicken business, the Golden Egg. Running the business coincides with their studies...

Experts disagree on effectiveness of one-year master’s in boosting female enrollment

JENNY EARL March 7, 2012

Some schools are seeing a jump in female students when they increase the number of one-year specialized master's business programs. But University of Iowa leaders say they aren't headed that direction. "I...

Some UI faculty members concerned with new strings attached to federal research dollars

BETH BRATSOS March 7, 2012

Some University of Iowa faculty members are concerned about federal rules governing conflicts of interest in government-funded research. Under new rules from federal Public Health Service — which oversees...

Iowa City officials consider payday lender zoning amendments

KRISTEN EAST March 7, 2012

Local payday lenders could soon face tighter restrictions on where they can set up shop in Iowa City. The Iowa City city councilors unanimously decided Tuesday to have the planning and zoning staff look...

Iowa City residents discuss relationship between feminism and faith

CHASTITY DILLARD March 7, 2012

Religion and feminism seem to be clashing on the national level. In recent weeks, policymakers and advocates across the country have sparred over whether the federal government should mandate that insurance...

Conference Board approves City Assessor’s fiscal 2013 budget

DI STAFF March 7, 2012

The Iowa City Conference Board reconvened for the second time this year to pass the city assessor's fiscal 2013 budget proposal.  Iowa City city councilors, Johnson County supervisors, and Iowa City...

Council approves Terry Trueblood improvements

DI STAFF March 7, 2012

The Iowa City City Council approved phase three of the improvements project for the Terry Trueblood Recreation Area — a project that will cost an estimated $3.7 million. According to city officials,...

Council approves two new water mains

DI STAFF March 7, 2012

Iowa City City Councilors approved plans for the Iowa River Water Main Crossings Project at their meeting Tuesday night. The project calls for the installation of two new water mains under the Iowa River,...

Officials to begin work on U.S. Highway 6, Sycamore intersection

DI STAFF March 7, 2012

The intersection of U.S. Highway 6 and Sycamore Street will see some major changes following the Iowa City City Council's approval of the intersection improvement project. City officials will now move...

Councilors approve first vote on indecent exposure/public urination ordinance

DI STAFF March 7, 2012

Iowa City City officials are one step closer to creating two separate offenses for "indecent exposure and conduct" and "public urination and defecation." City councilors passed the...

City moves on first consideration of transit fees increase

DI STAFF March 7, 2012

Passengers on city buses will probably see increased fares this summer. The Iowa City City Council passed the first consideration of an ordinance amending public-transportation fees.  Chris O'Brien,...