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

Hancher decision delayed, recovery continues

TYLER LYON June 12, 2009

AMES — UI officials did not propose a new location for the Hancher complex at the state Board of Regents meeting Thursday, despite expectations to do so after the last conference in April. UI President...

Regents delay decision on graduate German program’s future

ALINA RUBEZHOVA June 12, 2009

Though the UI is considering suspending the graduate German program for the next two years, the state Board of Regents took the item off its agenda Thursday morning. UI Provost Wallace Loh said the UI...

Local secondhand stores riding high

CHRIS CLARK June 12, 2009

Historically, secondhand retail shops thrive during recession because of low prices. But Sheila Davisson said style keeps customers coming to her store, Revival, 117 E. College St. “It feels as though...

City and county officials want stricter animal laws

HOLLY HINES June 12, 2009

City and county officials and Iowa City residents agree on one thing: The current animal ordinances in place are no longer sufficient. Iowa City resident Stacey Driscoll wants a change that would allow...

Regents OK new animal laboratory

KURT CUNNINGHAM June 12, 2009

UI researchers will have a new underground facility to house animals after the state Board of Regents approved an indoor enclosure for $11.2 million at Thursday’s meeting. Scientists hope the new facility...

Small Press Book Fair a success

KATIE SIMS June 12, 2009

While the publishing industry may be facing financial pressure in the current downturn, at least one segment of publishers remains optimistic. Richard Sowienski, the managing editor of The Missouri Review,...

More UI jobs may be cut

TYLER LYON June 12, 2009

AMES — The UI may cut as many as 130 jobs by July 2010, part of an effort to slash its budget by $34 million, UI President Sally Mason told the state Board of Regents Thursday. Officals hope to save...

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