Owner Seeks Historic Preservation for the Vine Building: Iowa City Daily Links, Feb. 27

Alright, who cast the dry air spell that caused us to get less snow than everyone else? 

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On to the Links!

Gregg Hennigan of the Gazette writes that the owner of the building that houses the Vine restaurant and bar would like the venue designated a historic building.

Susan Harman of the Iowa City Press-Citizen writes that the West High girls basketball team playing at state today is young, talented group paced by strong senior leadership.

Former U.S. attorney and unsuccessful gubernatorial candidate Roxanne Conlin apparently had a mild stroke yesterday. (Des Moines Register)

Clark Kaufman of the Des Moines Register writes that the University of Iowa disclosed confidential student information to the Johnson County Sheriff even though they conceded the students posed no threat.

In the Iowa Senate, a bill is being pushed with the backing of almost all Democratic Senators that would protect workers from being cheated by employers. (Des Moines Register)

Luke Voelz of the Press-Citizen writes that a home show coming up this weekend is showing growing attendance due to a resurgent economy.

Coralville transit rates are about to go up. (Press-Citizen)

Bob Eliot writes for the Press-Citizen about the recent county versus city spat over SEATS.

An Associated Press Q&A on the increasing prevalence of personal genetics testing.

Daily Links Excerpt of the Day:

Granted, if you’re going to be left with one player around which to build a team, Disterhoft is the one you’d select. She leads the state in scoring this season (26.1 ppg), leads her team in rebounding (7.9), blocks (40), steals (52) and assorted other things.

West’s precocious sophomore class was clearly the group that would decide how this team fared. Disterhoft’s talent was a given, but the success of the team was going to depend on the development and maturation of Danielle Craig, Mikaela Morgan, Grace Tafolla and Laynie Whitehead.

Featured Directory Link of the Day: Iowa Gym Nest