Kirk Ferentz Takes the Plunge, Iowa City Seeks Input on the Future, Plummer's Trial Moved to Tama: Iowa City Daily Links, Jan. 30

There are going to be highs in the 40s and 50s this week. Spring is here?

On to the links

From this Site

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From Other Sites

Branden Plummer, the UI student accused of attempted murder for allegedly assaulting an Iowa City police officer, has had his trial moved to Tama County.

Mitchell Schmidt of the Iowa City Press-Citizen writes that the Occupy Iowa City movement is changing as the numbers are thinning out. Here's a Daily Iowan columnist's take on that very subject.

Alesha Crews of the Press-Citizen has a nice profile up of local business owner Catherine Champion.

Another blow to the Sycamore Mall. Tara Bannow of the Press-Citizen reports that the old Hallmark store in the mall is closing.

Allison Sullivan of the Daily Iowan talked with some high school students about the recent controversy surrounding the Old Capitol Town Center bus stop.

The Daily Iowan has a video up of Iowa Hawkeye notables, including Football coach Kirk Ferentz, taking an icy plunge for charity.

Jordyn Reiland of the Daily Iowan writes that parents are still pushing for changes to the Iowa City School District following audits and administrative resignations.

The Iowa City City High jazz band did well at their last competition, reports the City High Little Hawk.

The city of Iowa City is asking for public input on the direction of Iowa City in the next 10 to 20 years.

Iowa City Daily Links Excerpt of the Day

Champion said she loves staying busy and taking on new challenges.

“I get myself into trouble just to get myself out of trouble. That’s what’s constantly driving me,” she said. “I’m driven by desperation.”