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

New leadership for UI graduate students

ALLIE WRIGHT April 27, 2011

Kelli Todd spent her undergraduate years in the Cardinal and Gold colors of Iowa State University. Now, the University of Iowa graduate student will head one of the UI's two main student-leadership groups. Todd,...

Ron Paul announces official exploratory committee in Des Moines

ALISON SULLIVAN April 27, 2011

DES MOINES — Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, announced the formation of an official exploratory committee on Tuesday in Des Moines. Though he skirted any direct indication of declaring a run for the GOP presidential...

Ginty files complaint against UI professor over ‘f-word’ email

NINA EARNEST April 27, 2011

College Republican leader Natalie Ginty filed a formal complaint against University of Iowa Professor Ellen Lewin in the wake of her organization receiving a message from the professor containing profanity. Lewin,...

Mason on Lewin, campus safety

DI STAFF April 27, 2011

The Daily Iowan sat down with University of Iowa President Sally Mason to discuss campus security, Professor Ellen Lewin's controversial e-mail, and the nearly one-year mark of the 21-ordinance. The Daily...

Business owners discuss tax increase for downtown ‘beautification’ project

HAYLEY BRUCE April 27, 2011

Karen Kubby, owner of downtown store Beadology, could buy a lot of beads and supplies with $600 — but she says she's willing to spend it on taxes. The owner of the shop at 220 E. Washington is a key...

Provost candidate Butler committed to stay at the UI

NINA EARNEST April 27, 2011

If P. Barry Butler is selected as the University of Iowa's permanent provost, he would make a commitment to stay in Iowa City, he said on Tuesday. In fact, he's never applied for an outside job in his...

School Board to avoid teacher lay-offs after strong community reaction

LUKE VOELZ April 27, 2011

Teachers who were at risk of being laid off in the Iowa City School District due to budget cuts are likely now safe in their jobs. District officials were considering cutting 22 full-time-equivalent positions...

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