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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

Local, national activists speak against Obama administration’s drone wars

CHASTITY DILLARD February 23, 2012

Foreign-policy experts and peace activists here and around the country say the technological advancement of warfare is very disturbing. "This war on terror is really an imperialist war, and it's...

Bill seeks to eliminate state Department of Education, put more responsibility on Iowa Board of regents

KRISTEN EAST February 23, 2012

Republican legislators say a bill that would eliminate the Iowa Department of Education and the state Board of Education will lead to more discussion about the quality of students' education. Sen....

UI health officials to amp up heart health education for women

JENNY EARL February 23, 2012

Women are suffering from a "silent epidemic" — heart disease. University of Iowa health officials plan to end the silence by creating a women's health program, set to launch in around six...

Iowa teen driving safety sparks concern

DORA GROTE February 23, 2012

A single passenger or distraction may be one too many for Iowa teen drivers. Iowa vehicle-safety officials said Iowa is significantly behind in teen driver safety. Officials said there should be more...

UI senior hopes to merge music, sustainability interests

MARISSA MEHALEK February 23, 2012

Renewable energy gets Elliott Beenk excited. Especially when music is involved. Beenk, a UI senior engineering student and guitarist for the band Chasing Shade, plans to marry his two passions in a...

UI grad student awarded Big Ten Network scholarship

DI STAFF February 23, 2012

The winner of the 2011 University of Iowa Big Ten Network's "Live Big" Scholarship was announced live last night at the Nebraska-Purdue men's basketball game. Jennifer Nicklaus, a UI graduate...

Local parents sue driver who killed their daughter in a car accident

DI STAFF February 23, 2012

The parents of a 14-year-old Clear Creek/Amana High School student who died in a car accident are suing the driver and owner of the car. Mackenzie Lown died on October 17, 2011 as a result of fatal...

Cedar Rapids woman allegedly stole merchandise

DI STAFF February 23, 2012

A Cedar Rapids woman has charged with stealing from a store and interfering with law enforcement. According to a Johnson County Sheriff's Office complaint, Jennifer Steadman, 42, was charged on Feb....

Proposal targeting student housing draws fiery reaction

KRISTEN EAST February 22, 2012

City councilors got an earful about a proposal targetting student housing near downtown Iowa City on Tuesday night. The proposal calls for changing the definition of "household" as it currently...

School district to release report card

DI STAFF February 22, 2012

A monthly School District report card will soon be available to the Iowa City community. After the district received an infrastructure audit by the Synesi engineering company in January, the School...

Council approves second consideration of curb extension ordinance

DI STAFF February 22, 2012

The Iowa City City Council approved the second consideration of an ordinance prohibiting parking adjacent to a curb extension. The City Code currently prohibits parking within 15 feet of an intersection,...

City Council approves first consideration of TIF ordinance

DI STAFF February 22, 2012

Iowa City City Councilors approved the first consideration of a tax-increment financing ordinance. The TIF ordinance would establish Iowa City as a tax increment financing district. According to the...