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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

Women’s hoops wins against Iowa State

MATT COZZI December 10, 2010

Kachine Alexander's hard drive to the basket nearly five minutes into the second half — which resulted in a two-point field goal — changed everything. Alexander extended the Hawkeyes' lead to 10 points,...

Path of a fallen star: the sad ending to DJK’s story

SCOTT MILLER December 10, 2010

Derrell Johnson-Koulianos showed up for his court appearance on the blustery Wednesday morning dressed in a gray turtleneck, black blazer, and freshly pressed slacks. Sunglasses shielded his eyes from...

Supervisors want to reword property ordinance

DI STAFF December 10, 2010

Johnson County's property ordinance needs "rewording." Residents expressed concern over the Johnson County Board of Supervisors' proposed property-maintenance ordinance during a public hearing...

Wreath returned to sorority

DI STAFF December 10, 2010

A University of Iowa sorority notified police a stolen wreath had been returned on Thursday. A surveillance camera at the Pi Beta Phi sorority house, 815 E. Washington St., captured three male subjects...

Regents ask to see UI alcohol plan

DI STAFF December 10, 2010

State Board of Regents President David Miles asked University of Iowa officials to provide the regents with some sort of report regarding the university's efforts to curb high-risk drinking. Miles applauded...

Lawsuit filed over judicial selection

DI STAFF December 10, 2010

A federal lawsuit filed on behalf of four Iowans hopes to change the manner in which Iowa Supreme Court justices are selected. The suit comes after three Iowa Supreme Court justices were ousted last month...

Miller-Meeks to head Iowa Department of Public Health

DI STAFF December 10, 2010

Iowa Gov.-elect Terry Branstad appointed former Congressional candidate Mariannette Miller-Meeks as the head of the Iowa Department of Public Health Thursday. Miller-Meeks, the first female faculty member...

Rail funds pulled from other states transferred to Iowa

DI STAFF December 10, 2010

With the United States Department of Transportation redirecting high-speed rail money originally intended for Wisconsin and Ohio rail projects, Iowa could be one of many states receiving a boost in funding. U.S....

Regents approve Centerstone lease

DI STAFF December 10, 2010

The state Board of Regents approved the UI's plan to lease the Centerstone Apartment building during a telephonic meeting today. The lease, which is needed to rectify issues of high enrollment and insufficient...

Regents OK UI land purchases

DI STAFF December 10, 2010

The state Board of Regents approved two UI land purchases during a telephonic meeting Thursday. The UI plans to purchase a 24,000-square-foot property at 301 S. Clinton now occupied by Bank of the West...

Commission gives UIHC good marks

DI STAFF December 10, 2010

A visit from the Joint Commission — an group that inspects health-care organizations around the country — gave the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics favorable marks, according to a presentation...

Regents approve new MFA program

DI STAFF December 10, 2010

The University of Iowa received approval from the state Board of Regents today for a new Master of Fine Arts in the Book Arts Program. The three-year program will require 60 semester hours and will build...

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