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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

Legacy of retiring gymnastics coach expands through sport

NICK GANS April 27, 2010

For nearly three decades Tom Dunn has coached 22 Iowa teams to top-four Big Ten finishes and 33 individuals who combined for 67 All-American honors. He’s also coached a lot of coaches. “He put Iowa...

After OWI charge, Sullivan resigns

DI STAFF April 27, 2010

Local officials said Monday they accepted the resignation of a department administrator who was charged with OWI last week. In a special meeting Sunday night, the Johnson County Emergency Communication...

Spotlight Iowa City: Wanderlust and a yen for public service

MICHELLE HILLENBRAND April 27, 2010

In her time overseas, University of Iowa Student Government Vice President Erica Hayes has seen everything from glaciers and whales to cacti and beaches. The UI junior has ventured to Mexico, Brazil, Chile,...

Diversity as a ladder

BRITTANY BIERLE April 27, 2010

Terryl Ross’ vision for the future of diversity at the University of Iowa is like a ladder. At one end, there are people who don’t care about diversity. At the other are those who have a passion for...

Sexting and teens

GRACE SAVIDES April 27, 2010

Kim Lamon-Loperfido wants to see local parents talk to their kids about sexting, or sexual text messaging. “I think a lot of parents or teens don’t know the potential harm that comes legally or emotionally,”...

Research aids Northwest salmon

GRACE SAVIDES April 27, 2010

Three scale models of hydroelectric dams designed by University of Iowa researchers are good news for salmon — and those who enjoy eating them. A team of researchers from the Iowa Institute of Hydraulic...

City officials eye exemptions for 21-ordinance

HOLLY HINES April 27, 2010

Iowa City city councilors are examining ways they could work with bars to designate underage areas in the establishments after the 21-ordinance takes effect in June. At Monday night’s work session,...

Dance Marathon commits $1 million to the Children’s Hospital

EMILY BUSSE April 27, 2010

The University of Iowa Dance Marathon is pledging a $1 million donation to help the UI Children’s Hospital revamp outdated cancer-research facilities, UI Foundation officials will announce today. The...

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