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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
New City Manager Tom Markus shakes hands with people at a reception in his honor on Thursday in City Hall. The line of eager attendees stretched out the door, with people wearing anything from suits to sweatshirts and plenty of men in uniform, all waiting for a handshake and a little face time with the new city manager. "I'm happy to be here; this is a wonderful place to be … there's a lot of potential for improvement," said Markus, who was formerly the city manager of Birmingham, Mich. "I hope to leave the city better than how I found it." (Rob Johnson/The Daily Iowan)

Markus has left his mark, officials say

Gage Miskimen, [email protected] • January 22, 2016

Iowa City City Manager Tom Markus has only a couple months left in town. Markus, who has been the city manager since being hired in 2010, has officially accepted an offer to become the new city manager...