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

Big Ten Notebook: Iowa recruit drops 36 points

IAN MARTIN March 1, 2011

Iowa basketball recruit Aaron White, a 6-8 forward from Strongsville, Ohio, had 36 points in a game against state No. 1 Garfield Heights on Feb. 26. White’s Strongsville team won the game in overtime,...

Paper business in line with UI’s book arts program

KENDALL MCCABE March 1, 2011

Just off the alley between Washington Street and Iowa Avenue, tucked in the back of Beadology, is the Paper Nest. The business, no bigger than the average dorm room and owned by 32-year-old Elizabeth...

Spotlight: Local author writes about knitting as therapy

KENDALL MCCABE March 1, 2011

When Michelle Edwards walks into Home Ec Workshop to knit, she’s surrounded by familiar faces. Other patrons know what project the local author is working on, and she knows what their next creations...

Bill could restrict sale of candy-like tobacco products

RYAN COLE March 1, 2011

Iowa legislators are considering restricting the availability of “dissolvable” tobacco products they say look and taste too much like candy and therefore target minors. Some local stores, such as...

Flood awareness month begins today

MICHELLE MCCONNAUGHEY March 1, 2011

Today marks the start of Gov. Terry Branstad’s proclaimed Flood Awareness Month, which will focus on teaching Iowans about flood risks and ways to prevent destruction. And officials say now is the time...

Councilors discuss legality of sanctuary city

EMILY HOERNER March 1, 2011

In their first discussion of a possible sanctuary city ordinance, Iowa City city councilors said they have some concerns about the legality and wording of such a policy. During Monday night’s work session,...

Huckabee visits Iowa City on book tour

RYAN COLE March 1, 2011

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee — who ran for president in 2008 — said on Monday that he believes his 11 years running the state would give him an edge should he formally decide to run for the Republican...

UI deal with Planned Parenthood director draws fire

NINA EARNEST March 1, 2011

The University of Iowa has made a deal with a former professor of obstetrics and gynecology allowing her to break her non-competition agreement to take a job at Planned Parenthood under the condition she...

Councilors consider local support for IC-Chicago rail

EMILY HOERNER March 1, 2011

Following Gov. Terry Branstad’s decision to not allocate state funds at this time for an Iowa City-Chicago passenger rail service, Iowa City will likely need to come up with roughly $400,000 to make...

Panel passes bill to require convicted profs to pay back salary

HAYLEY BRUCE March 1, 2011

Professors placed on paid leave and convicted of criminal charges may soon be forced to pay back their salaries. The House Education Committee unanimously approved Monday House File 139, which would require...

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