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(I The Daily Iowan - Iowa City, Iowa - Friday, January 21, 1994 - SA . _ Qtil1iH"'U@lmttii':M_ , . \ Horowitz seeks wholesotne city :. Danny Iowan Rima Vesely The Daily Iowan Relaxed in her office chair and smiling slightly, Iowa City's newly elected Mayor, Susan Horowitz, speaks candidly about issues con- cerning citizens. Her goal is to create a healthy, wholesome city in every aspect . Recently, matters such as afford- able housing and rezoning, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the pesticide ruling have domi- nated City Council meetings . "We are a city of scholars and a city of reactionaries," Horowitz said, referring to the verbal inter· est that citizens display about cur- rent i88ues. John Pa'ppajohn Business Administration After the business department moved from Phillips Iding officially opened Tuesday with its first Hall, renovations to Phillips Hall were to begin. ever along with the rest of the university. Some offices are still open in the old building. A lack of affordable housing in Iowa City has brought Council debate on a proposal to rezone a residential district. The land, which currently houses a trailer court, would be granted to an Eagle's food store. The change would mean that 89 living spaces would be unavailable, and resi- dents would have to find other affordable housing, lem saying that slums are afford· able housing , which that place could certainly be described as. Many of the older citizens feel it is an eye80re, but they are tom on the human element of displacing people: hillips Hall becomes new home "The owner wants out of the business,' Horowitz said. "It's very difficult to keep a trailer park in pristine condition. I have a prob- Another recent issue i8 the ADA and how Iowa City is accommodat- ing physically challenged citizens. All of mid-December, the city has provided two buses with wheel. or employment placement office Sunderbruch Daily Iowan As the ur College of Business settlmkl!: into its new home Pat.oai,ohn Business Admin- b'~l",",n Building, the Business Arts Placement Office on in Phillips Hall, widespread perception Phillips HaIl is closed. Dee Hurst, director of the Busi- and Liberal Arts Placement hopes people realize the job center is still in Phillips and did not follow the College Business to its new facility. "There's kind of a rumor on cam- that Phillips Hall is closed this ." she said. "We want to be that students, facuIty and know that Business and Lib- Arts Placement is going full ahead in 24 Phillips Hall." taking advantage of newly office space, the placement was able to close its facility the Union and consolidate aU of resources in Phillips Hall. Much the building is being remodeled semester, and the m's modern IJDR:ua~~e departments will join the Ila~lme:nt office this faU in Phillips said the placement office wants to stress that its ser- such 88 help with resumes, ualized assistance in map- out a job search strategy and ~-camD'US recruiting; are available .r.lI,n .. nT .• from both the College ~UllJneSB and the College of Lib- "Sometimes we were perceived serving only business students, now that Phillips Hall is seen neutral building, we want to liberal arts students and them to visit us with search concerns," she otuaents and faculty from both have already taken a Iik- the new business building, Fethke , acting dean of College of Business Admin- Breakfast Mon-Sat. 7-11:30 a.m. Sun. 7-12 Mimosas $2.00 Espresso $1.50 Cappucino $2.00 Your Way, Omelettes, Pancakes, Breakfast nun,,,,,,, fRESH-ALL NA11JRAL =~~ lBst.) '-OW' Sidewalk Days el,c:t,group of plants &; alft .1. tams 600/0 off , oro CAPITOl. MALl ON!. Y 2 LOCATIOIS II IOWA CITY Old Capitol Mall • Downtown Greenhouee & Garden Center 410 Kirkwood Avenue 311-1000 very student oriented.· Fethke said the move from Phillips HaIl went very well over- all, and finishing wor!. in the Pap- pajohn Business Administration Building is nearly completed. "There are a few little odds and ends, but beyond that we're using the whole building," he said. UI marketing Professor Peter Riesz believes the new atmosphere of the Pappajobn Business Admin- istration Building has already improved morale dramatically in the College of Business. "r love it - 88 I said to some of my colleagues, I feel like I've moved from Motel 6 to the Plua Hotel: he said . "Everyone just sort of has an upbeat attitude." Women's shirts. Fin & Feather The Great Outdoors Store 1. What does Greg call himself when he decides to become a rock star? 2. What Is the name of Cindy's doll? & 3. Who wanted pork chops apple sauce for dinner? 4. What was the name of the goat Greg hid in his bedroom overnight? 5. Where can you see actual Brady episodes LIVE on stage? UI Student Mel youth dllCOUnta on .11 .v8l1t. '1111 ..... -11;. .,..,. ...... ..... " -IIfw yilt n",. CEDAR RAPIDS IOWA CITY Call 335-1160 Of 1oI~1ret _ ... QIy THE UNIVERSITY Of ICJNA IOWA CITY, IOWA 712 ani Awnue SI! M3 S. RIwnlIde DrIve 1-800-HANCHER HAN IU • 314 4_ 3I4-22GO TDD and disabilitle. Inqulrl.. VI OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Call (319) 335-1158 .......card • VISA Accepted ;;=-==::;~~::;s::urue::J:"':U:O:IO:U: 'S:':le:nb:e:~:":':Je:le:d: 'C:':"e:IoJ:Je:)I:~= .)I: ·z:':o,,:e:Ja:A:U:u~:or= · ~:::SJ:8M:S:U:V~ , Beginning February 1 ... The Daily Iowan GiveAway! Register to win $100, $50 or $25 in COLD CASH to be given away each week for six weeks! Advertising deadline is January 28. Call 335-5790 for more infonnation. chair lifts. "By law, we are mandated to \ have accessible transport,' Horowitz said. "We have become ~ almost a mecca for the disabled. All \ .~ of Jan. I, we went into compliance with the Human Rights Commis- " sion and Independent Living." \ . H\ Horowitz describes the progress ,~ being made in Iowa City concern· r.... . ing people with disabilities 88 "the ;. emerging recognition" of the value . ~"' of the ADA. • • • "J personally am very excited about this," she 8aid . "I think a8 .' mayor it is my responsibility to be ".', .... enthusiastic about encouraging busines8es to look at their posi· tions about the ability to inte- grate," . ~ " She acknowledge8 the impor· •. ,. tance and impact of the flood by . introducing 1994 as the Water . ~ Watch Year. ·We are a very ca~ing, giving, - .. compassionate community," she said. Fix it January 13-22 Repair Sale 20% off all repairs, free estimotes, free cleaning and checking of jewelry, plus these specials: 'ring sizing (2 siD' maximum) $9.00 .soIdering break in chain $5.00 'prongs $7,50 each or $5.00 each for four or more ·batteries $3.99 in5lalled ·watthbands 20% oIf ·written appraiJaIs half price ·siIver rwpIating 20% oIf 'restringing beads or pearls 20% oIf • silver bogs and roBs 20% aIf ,cleaning suppl~ry cleaner, silver potlSh, polishing doIhs and gloves 20% oIf Have.it apprrused. January 21·22 Bring in your fine jewelry, watches, china, silver ar crystal and we will give you a free verbal appraisal. If time permits, we will give you an appraisal while you wait. nnn HANDS IEWELERCj lIoQ .... DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY 109 EAST WASHINGTON BOO/728·2888 • 351.0333

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