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

Man hit with barstool during downtown altercation

DI STAFF August 31, 2011

Iowa City police arrested a local man after he allegedly hit a man with a barstool during a fight downtown. Patrick Richard Davis, 27, 532 S. Dubuque St. Apt. 1, was charged Sunday with assault causing...

Faculty group studies retaliation policy

DI STAFF August 31, 2011

During the University of Iowa’s Faculty Council meeting Tuesday, officials discussed revisions to the UI Anti-Retaliation Policy, following the ruling in a recent Supreme Court case. The main changes...

UI job classification redesign continues

DI STAFF August 31, 2011

UI officials introduced the second phase of their Compensation and Classification Redesign Project during the first faculty meeting Tuesday. The second phase focuses on the compensation part of the program,...

Local mom hauls in dough for Englert

JULIA JESSEN August 31, 2011

For Katie Roche, life and art are interchangeable. The mother of two has had a personal and professional life deeply enmeshed in the arts, from her personal endeavors as an artist, singer, musician, and...

Downtown Iowa City business owners mixed on meter enforcement

BRITTANY TILL August 31, 2011

Local businesses owners are mixed about plans increase meter enforcement. City officials recently announced an effort to increase meter enforcement in response to concerns from local downtown businesses,...

Dance Marathon increases recruitment efforts

JENNY EARL August 31, 2011

Dance Marathon officials hope a new approach to recruitment will increase participation. This year, the University of Iowa Dance Marathon will kick off recruitment with “Lime Days” — a week dedicated...

UI political orgs increase student involvement in prep for 2012

BRENT LARSON August 31, 2011

Observers say youth vote might slump in 2012, but campus groups intend to combat that prediction. The last presidential election saw record youth turnout that helped Barack Obama net 365 electoral votes....

Kirkwood, UI partnership will ease college transition process

KRISTEN EAST August 31, 2011

A new community-college facility on the University of Iowa campus isn’t likely the first in the nation, but local leaders say it’s a positive move for Iowa. Kirkwood Community College officials are...

UI still faces wireless problems despite reconfiguration

DORA GROTE August 31, 2011

Staring blankly into a computer screen, students at the University of Iowa are linked to frustration. Wireless Internet connection problems still occur in the residence halls even after the UI Information...

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