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

IC joins towns in push for bar law

REGINA ZILBERMINTS December 2, 2009

Iowa City officials are joining eight other Iowa cities to encourage state legislators to hold bar owners responsible for what happens outside their doors. But the collection of bars that dominate downtown...

Spotlight Iowa City: A stitch in time aids thousands

COURTNEY SPEARS December 2, 2009

Laura Aker never expected to help thousands of people with a pair of knitting needles. But then again, as her mother will say, the 27-year-old has never done anything like a normal person. Four knee...

UI jumps to folio fore

MITCHELL SCHMIDT December 2, 2009

A growing number of UI students can now highlight their academic work in one location and recieve input from faculty — all online. Three years ago, Information Technology Services staff members began...

Council passes curfew for 2nd time

NICOLE KARLIS December 2, 2009

After two months of waiting, the juvenile curfew is back on the Iowa City City Council’s agenda — with a new amendment. After adding the amendment, which requires an annual review of any data related...

Art with more than a touch of glass

CHRIS CURTLAND December 2, 2009

Seated behind a torch emitting a 12-inch jet of blue flame, David Albery held a tube of molten glass in one hand and a coloring rod in the other. The 31-year-old, donning a set of protective shades, began...

Mason to take budget questions

KATHRYN STINSON December 2, 2009

UI students will have their first chance to directly question UI administrators on budget issues, including tuition increases, and a $100 spring surcharge. In response to students’ concerns about the...

Regents delay tuition decision

EMILY BUSSE December 2, 2009

Members of the UI and Iowa City communities will have to wait another two months for the decision on any increases in tuition next year. Originally scheduled for next week’s state Board of Regents meeting,...

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