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

Wal-Mart reduces size of new store

SHANE ERSLAND November 9, 2009

The Wal-Mart Supercenter set to be built in Iowa City will be smaller than the corporation initially planned, but many local residents said they want city officials to stop the facility altogether. After...

Students prepare to teach immigrants their rights

JOHN DOETKOTT November 9, 2009

Some UI students will soon spread the message to communities across Iowa: No human being is illegal. That was the lesson of the day on Nov. 7, as a handful of students attended a “Know Your Rights”...

School Board outlines boundary plans

HOLLY HINES November 9, 2009

Iowa City School Board members have further defined their four main concerns with redistricting. • Keeping students in the school closest to their homes The district’s boundary-change committee...

ACT tests the waters at 50

LAUREN MILLS November 9, 2009

Half of a century ago, two UI faculty left their lasting mark on the world: a series of lead-filled ovals with no stray markings. The ACT test celebrated its 50th year this past weekend; its first test...

Longtime medical shop to close

SAM LANE November 9, 2009

Tucked in the underground quarters of the UI Medical Laboratories Building, workers have made and repaired UI Hospitals and Clinics tools for decades. But financial constraints are now forcing the 86-year-old...

Locals react to House passing health-care bill

KEVIN HOFFMAN November 9, 2009

UI professors say the health-care reform bill passed this weekend by the House is “historic” — though it’s still far from a victory for the Obama administration. Representatives approved the bill...

Finalists for open VP position visit campus this week

EMILY BUSSE November 9, 2009

After a year of searching, UI officials will welcome four final candidates to campus this week to vie for a position in UI President Sally Mason’s cabinet. The hopefuls are aiming to be named the UI’s...

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