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

Sheriff concerned about Tiffin law-enforcement cuts

DI STAFF April 28, 2011

Tiffin plans to reduce the number of hours it contracts with the Johnson County Sheriff's Office, county officials said on Wednesday. Like all small communities in Johnson County, Tiffin contracts with...

Regents vote to hike student fees

DI STAFF April 28, 2011

The state Board of Regents voted to approve the allocation of the mandatory student fees for the 2011-12 year at its meeting Wednesday in Ames. The allocated revenue for the student activity fee for...

Regents OK parking-rate hikes

DI STAFF April 28, 2011

The state Board of Regents approved new parking rates for its three state institutions at a meeting Wednesday in Ames. Among the new rates at the University of Iowa was an increase in the student storage...

11 UI law grads apply for appeals court spot

DI STAFF April 28, 2011

Eleven University of Iowa College of Law graduates have applied to fill the empty seat of Judge Edward Mansfield on the Iowa Court of Appeals. Masfield vacated the position when he was appointed to the...

2 UI programs maintain accreditation

DI STAFF April 28, 2011

Two University of Iowa programs will continue to be accredited following studies reported to the state Board of Regents Wednesday in Ames. The UI College of Law upheld its accreditation from the American...

Regents OK Crocco

DI STAFF April 28, 2011

The state Board of Regents voted to approve the appointment of Margaret Crocco as the new dean of the University of Iowa College of Education at the board's meeting Wednesday in Ames. UI interim Provost...

Regents approve REACH expansion

DI STAFF April 28, 2011

The state Board of Regents voted Wednesday to approve the expansion of a University of Iowa program that provides learning opportunities for disabled students. Realizing Educational and Career Hopes...

Chicago man arrested for allegedly inappropriately touching child

DI STAFF April 28, 2011

Iowa City police have charged a Chicago man after he allegedly touched a child inappropriately. According to a police report, the alleged victim's mother told officials that her 7-year-old daughter told...

Man charged with false imprisonment

DI STAFF April 28, 2011

Iowa City police arrested a local man after he allegedly abused a woman for more than four hours. Wufax Isles, 30, 2601 Lakeside Drive Apt. 12, was charged April 26 with domestic-abuse assault with intent...

2 sue School District

DI STAFF April 28, 2011

Two men filed a lawsuit against the Iowa City School District alleging school officials ignored their open-records requests for the past two years. David Gurwell and UI opthamology Professor Edwin Stone...

Appeals court rules against ex-UIHC surgeon

DI STAFF April 28, 2011

An Iowa Appeals Court agreed with a Johnson County judge in ruling against a former University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics surgeon who had sued two doctors following his termination, according to court...

Spotlight: Student ‘scopes’ out talent

RILEY UBBEN April 28, 2011

Jon Hackbarth, the director of talent buying for SCOPE, has kept this year's crew busy. With 15 acts booked, this year's concert lineup is tied for the largest of any previous school year. Though it's...

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