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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

County supervisors announce budget

JUSTIN SUGG March 3, 2009

Included in Johnson County’s $84 million budget for fiscal 2009 is the Joint Emergency Communication Center, consolidating county and city emergency services and coordinating them in one facility. Though...

Roosevelt proposal still drawing many questions

CLARK CAHILL March 3, 2009

Around 100 community members flocked to West High on Monday night hoping to get some answers about the fate of Roosevelt Elementary. A seven-person-panel — which included Superintendent Lane Plugge,...

UI Christian Legal Society’s funding under fire

ADAM SULLIVAN March 3, 2009

Student groups are at odds over funding for an allegedly discriminatory group. More than 100 UI law students and faculty members have signed a petition calling for UI administrators and student government...

Networking site a cure for UI ‘study blues’

MAGGIE PETERS March 3, 2009

When UI senior Emili Panio had the stomach flu and missed a week of class, she was overwhelmed with makeup work. But she found relief in StudyBlue, which allowed her to scan others’ lecture notes online. “I...

Some artwork to return to UI

REGINA ZILBERMINTS March 3, 2009

Thanks to nearly $1 million in grants, UI Museum of Art officials will begin moving artwork back to campus this spring. A permanent collection of the university’s art will be on display in the 4,000-square-foot...

UI profs suspicious of ‘evolution’ bill

MEGAN DIAL March 3, 2009

More than 50 UI professors have signed a petition against a recent state measure related to the teaching of evolution in public schools and universities. The most contentious aspect of the act, introduced...

Many UI faculty, student animal companions far from the ordinary pet

MARY HARRINGTON March 3, 2009

They met in college. Decades later, they still spend most days just feet apart. Their relationship withstood changed addresses and many state border crossings. Today, the two remain a lasting duo: Linda...

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