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

Glassblower to leave UI after 34 years

MADISON BENNETT January 28, 2011

Two men entered a small, cramped office on the ground floor of the Chemistry Building, looking helpless. “We broke some stuff,” said one of the men, peering into his box of glass. They stood near...

UI to seek $4.6 million purchase of bank in School of Music rebuilding

ARIANA WITT January 28, 2011

Officials at the University of Iowa are seeking approval from the state Board of Regents for a $4.6 million land purchase as part of the project to replace the Voxman Music Building and Clapp Recital Hall....

UI to launch comprehensive fundraising campaign

ALISON SULLIVAN January 28, 2011

The University of Iowa is set to launch another universitywide comprehensive fundraising campaign in the next two years. Officials said the campaign — which is at least a year away from launching —...

Grad students to present research on diversity

AUDREY SMITH January 28, 2011

Abbie Kramer wants to teach kids about diversity using skits. But instead of actors, she wants to use puppets. The University of Iowa Ph.D. candidate envisions kindergartners sitting cross-legged on the...

Riverfront plans include park, affordable housing

KATIE HEINE January 28, 2011

The proposed renewal of the Riverfront Crossings District will likely feature a recreational park with bike trails, water access, and open space that could be used for outdoor concerts or other events. Other...

UIHC seeks regent approval on $1.1 billion in projects

ARIANA WITT January 28, 2011

Officials at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are asking for approval of numerous projects totaling more than $1.1 billion. The state Board of Regents will review the proposals by UIHC officials...

Branstad slashes education funding

HAYLEY BRUCE and RYAN COLE January 28, 2011

Iowa’s regent universities will receive $75 million less in state appropriations than they previously requested for fiscal 2012 under Gov. Terry Branstad’s budget released Thursday. The proposed $6.16...

Regents launch investigation into football player hospitalizations

JORDAN GARRETSON January 28, 2011

The state Board of Regents has launched an investigation into the events that led to the hospitalization of 13 Iowa football players. Regent President David Miles and University of Iowa President Sally...

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