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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

Interim Provost Sue Curry listens during the state Board of Regents Academic and Student Affairs Committee meeting inside the IMU Main Lounge on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

UI seeks change in leisure studies

September 7, 2017

The University of Iowa has requested approval from the state Board of Regents to change the name of the M.A. in Leisure Studies program to M.A. in Sport and Recreation Management. The proposed name change...

A pavilion in lower City Park is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017. City Council is voting to allow community members to apply for a permit to have alcohol in public parks. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Alcohol in parks on hold

September 6, 2017

Molly Hunter [email protected] The Iowa City City Council deferred indefinitely action on an ordinance amendment allowing alcohol in city parks through a permit process. Comments from community...

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City Council moves on rent abatement

September 6, 2017

Emergency situations in rental properties can lead to rent being abated. One of the 15 steps in the Affordable Housing Action Plan was presented at a City Council meeting Tuesday night dealing with rent...