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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

Branstad kills Iowa involvement in high-speed rail

DI STAFF August 22, 2011

Gov. Terry Branstad’s decision to quash Iowa’s participation in the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Coalition has created further debate over the profitability of high-speed railway in Iowa. Branstad’s...

Ex-Regents president Miles named to higher education board

DI STAFF August 22, 2011

The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges has named David Miles, the former regents’ president and current regent, to its Board of Directors, according to a press release. For...

UI convocation speaker lives off humor, excitement

BEN SCHUFF August 22, 2011

Storm Miller isn’t a thief. He just likes to have fun. What started out as an innocent “game” a couple of years ago resulted in a spoon collection that now counts more than 125 for the University...

UISG to focus on student safety, landlords

KRISTEN EAST August 22, 2011

After a summer of extensive planning, University of Iowa Student Government President Elliot Higgins and Vice President Brittany Caplin said student safety is top priority this semester. With an overall...

UI plugs recycling at Sally Mason’s freshman party

DORA GROTE August 22, 2011

Several changes were made at the President’s Block Party this year to introduce incoming students to sustainable initiatives at the University of Iowa. This event was budgeted on $22,000, funded by...

UI convocation welcomes record-breaking class

JORDYN REILAND August 22, 2011

Rae Greving long knew she wanted to attend the University of Iowa. “My dad is an alumnus of the university, and I just really love the atmosphere of Iowa City,” said the incoming freshman. Greving...

ACLU of Iowa launches public records initiative

JOHN STAAK August 22, 2011

Fed up with slow progress from the legislature, state civil liberties activists have launched a new project to better inform Iowans about access to government records. The Iowa ACLU’s new Open Government...

Iowa City alcohol charges spike in first weekend

BRITTANY TILL August 22, 2011

This graph shows the increase in PAULA, unlawful use of an authentic driver’s license/ID, possession of an open alcohol container, presence in a bar after hours, and public-intoxication tickets from...

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