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

UI international students receive free furniture

BRITTANY TREVICK July 13, 2011

University of Iowa graduate student Hao Zhang came to Iowa from China with no furniture to stock his apartment. But after stopping at Faith Baptist Church, he wound up with a desk, a microwave, and much...

Council approves precinct border changes

CHASTITY DILLARD July 13, 2011

Iowa City moved closer to finalizing a new voter precinct map on Tuesday, but officials said the new borders will likely to little to change huge disparity in turnout among precincts. The Iowa City City...

Three to vie for Loebsack’s second district spot

JULIANA FABIANO July 13, 2011

At least three people have enlisted to challenge U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack in 2012. Each of the potential Republican opponents will focus on economic issues during the primary race. Richard Gates Tea Party...

New regents executives made contributions to Branstad

ADAM B SULLIVAN July 13, 2011

The two newest State Board of Regents executives both have strong political ties to Gov. Terry Branstad, but Iowa politicos say such connections are the norm. Regents David Miles and Jack Evans resigned...

New regent president to focus on naming ISU president

LUKE VOELZ July 13, 2011

The new state Board of Regents executives will face growing tuition costs, a university lacking a president, and growing demands for transparency in state relations. Regent President Craig Lang and President...

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