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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

UI, Iowa City hold binge drinking confab

TESSA McLEAN March 27, 2009

Some local officials plan to F.A.C. today — by focusing on alcohol consumption. In yet another effort to curb binge drinking in the community, representatives from the UI and Iowa City will meet today...

City Park on the way back from flood

AMANDA McCLURE March 27, 2009

After nearly a year of rebuilding, City Park will once again host summer Little League and Shakespeare festivals. Construction is coming to a close on the park, which sustained extensive damage during...

Labor legislation not moving

SHAWN GUDE March 27, 2009

For labor advocates, it’s been a disappointing Iowa Legislature session. The only labor bill to come up for a vote was a prevailing-wage bill, which failed by a single vote in the House last month. But...

State tax plan cuts taxes for most

SHAWN GUDE March 27, 2009

Middle- and lower-income Iowans would receive money back if a Democrat-backed tax proposal unveiled Thursday makes its way through the Legislature. One-third of Iowans would pay more in taxes under the...

Bench trials rare, local experts say

REGINA ZILBERMINTS March 26, 2009

Despite having two high-profile bench trials in Iowa City in a month, they remain uncommon, local experts said. Curtis Fry, who is accused of second-degree murder, and Micah Matthews, who was found guilty...