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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

Iowa baseball’s Dermody drafted — again

SETH ROBERTS June 9, 2011

Matt Dermody has what baseball types call “electric stuff.” The tall, lanky left-handed pitcher throws a knee-buckling curve ball and possesses impeccable control over his explosive fastball — 25...

Sowinski just misses at NCAAs

BEN SCHUFF June 9, 2011

DES MOINES — Erik Sowinski just didn’t get the right race. The Iowa junior placed fifth in his heat Wednesday night at the NCAA track and field championships, failing to move onto the finals of the...

Regents approve Butler as Provost

DI STAFF June 9, 2011

The state Board of Regents voted unanimously to appoint interim Provost P. Barry Butler to the position of University of Iowa executive vice president and provost on Wednesday. The appointment is effective...

UI plans to make campus “bike-friendly”

DI STAFF June 9, 2011

The University of Iowa plans to make its campus “bike-friendly” to promote sustainability efforts, Facilities Management officials said Wednesday. Iowa City is designated a bike-friendly community,...

Regents OK UIHC transportion center

DI STAFF June 9, 2011

The state Board of Regents voted unanimously to approve plans for a $23 million West Campus Transportation Center at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics on Wednesday. The center, which will include...

UI alumnus a successful restaurateur

CONRAD SWANSON June 9, 2011

Jack Piper’s schedule is full. The Burlington native is a few days away from opening a new restaurant, and he said everything must be calculated carefully — from moving tables to figuring out seating...

Crisis Center adds online chat to reach youth

CHASTITY DILLARD June 9, 2011

Ready to take calls ranging from how to bake a turkey to suicide prevention, University of Iowa alum John Shean, 27, typically starts his shift at the Crisis Center of Johnson County with a simple phone...

Iowa officials hope to increase trade with South Korea

ALECIA BROOKS June 9, 2011

Even though it’s thousands of miles away, Iowa officials say the Hawkeye State and South Korea are closely linked. For instance, South Koreans have recently been dealing with an outbreak of foot-and-mouth...

Video: Environmentalists push university to end coal use

LUKE VOELZ June 9, 2011

The Iowa branch of the Sierra Club, a nationwide environmental organization, appeared at Wednesday’s state Board of Regents meeting to protest the regents’ universities’ use of coal power. The members...

Iowa City business owner named state Alcoholic Beverage Commission vice chair

KATIE HEINE June 9, 2011

An Iowa City man says he wants to use his statewide position to curb underage and binge drinking. Next month, Jim Clayton will take over as vice chairman of Iowa’s Alcoholic Beverages Commission. The...

UIHC revenue increased $75 million from last fiscal year

LUKE VOELZ June 9, 2011

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics profits increased over the last fiscal year, officials said on Wednesday at a state Board of Regents’ meeting. UIHC Chief Financial Officer Ken Fisher said revenue...

UI officials announce new flood recovery completion dates

LUKE VOELZ June 9, 2011

University of Iowa officials announced tentative completion dates for major flood-recovery projects on Wednesday, some of which lag behind initial estimates. During the discussion at Wednesday’s state...

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