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

Regents approve new football facility

DI STAFF December 10, 2010

The state Board of Regents approved the budget, schematic design, and project design for the UI's new Indoor Athletics Practice and Recreation Facility, the first phase of a larger football facility project. The...

Museum of Art wait continues

DI STAFF December 10, 2010

University of Iowa officials could have to wait for up to 90 additional days before they receive a ruling on their appeal of a decision from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to deny funding to build...

UI must find new site for studio arts

DI STAFF December 10, 2010

The University of Iowa will have to find a different site for a new Studio Arts Building. Talks to buy private property located at 119, 125, and 203 River St. for the new building fell through, UI Vice...

Spotlight Iowa City: Nursing prof wins prestigious award

ALLIE WRIGHT December 10, 2010

Diane Huber knew she wanted to work in the health-care field. Though she first wanted to become a doctor, adversity stood in her way. "It wasn't a realistic career option for women," the...

Greeks make alcohol progress

ARIANA WITT December 10, 2010

The University of Iowa's new three-year plan to reduce dangerous drinking targets one group on campus already seeing positive results — greek life. In the Alcohol Harm Reduction Plan released on Tuesday,...

Provost committee leans toward health schools

ALISON SULLIVAN December 10, 2010

A university's president is the face of the institution: the PR outreach, the fundraiser and the ultimate decision-maker. The provost is the one behind the curtain — the person responsible for working...

Clothing drive aids area teens

MITCHELL SCHMIDT December 10, 2010

Southeast Junior High eighth-grader Eve Small folded the tops, one at a time, and laid them back on the table in a colorful spiral design. The room was packed with tables and racks full of colorful shirts,...

UI living-learning communities to expand

NINA EARNEST December 10, 2010

The University of Iowa is introducing four new living-learning communities next fall, a move outlined in the UI's strategic plan as part of a push to increase student retention. The new communities —...

Abortion plan draws fire from locals

MAX FREUND December 10, 2010

A day after one Iowa lawmaker announced plans to tighten abortion regulations, local legislators and women's advocates said the change is unlikely and unnecessary. Rep. Matt Windschitl, R-Missouri Valley,...

Profs on leave over allegations cost UI over $400K

SAM LANE December 10, 2010

Four University of Iowa professors are currently on paid administrative leave pending investigations of alleged misconduct, and they have received more than $461,000 combined since their leaves began,...

Regents approve universities’ sabbaticals

SAM LANE December 10, 2010

University of Iowa English Professor Florence Boos spent three weeks in England last spring. But she wasn't just a tourist marveling at the Big Ben. She was completing research as part of her professional...

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