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

Ex-UI baseball player looks to teach — and be a Yankee

MELISSA DAWKINS December 14, 2011

Tyson Blaser has focus. After the baseball-playing University of Iowa student earns his teaching certificate this winter, his professors and coaches said they're confident that determination will take...

UI College of Law in line with new national requirements

KRISTEN EAST December 14, 2011

The University of Iowa College of Law is ahead of most national law schools when it comes to reporting and publishing jobs and salaries of recent graduates online, one UI official said. The American...

Von Maur departure talk brings unrest for Sycamore store owners

ASMAA ELKEURTI December 14, 2011

For University of Iowa freshman Liz Behlke, Sycamore Mall was one of the best parts of growing up in southeastern Iowa City. "I feel like it brings people over to the East Side," she said. But...

Local programs work to employ vets

RISHABH R. JAIN December 14, 2011

Local businesses and programs are going out of their way to employ veterans, as reports indicate vets have a higher unemployment rate. While most of the nation is seeing high unemployment rates, U.S....

UI will not replace Avoid the Stork campaign

JENNY EARL December 14, 2011

There wasn't a stork in sight on campus this year. The University of Iowa College of Public Health's Avoid the Stork campaign grant — given to the University by the Iowa Initiative Research Program...

Iowa City doves urge Democrats not to caucus for Obama

DORA GROTE December 14, 2011

President Obama is a shoo-in for the Democratic presidential nomination, but some locals say dissent is still needed. A group of local peace activists met yesterday to encourage Democratic caucus-goers...

Cambus lags in winter driving training

JORDYN REILAND December 14, 2011

Cambus officials are preparing to tackle slick roads and increased ridership as wintery conditions roll into Iowa City. Despite the increased ridership, Cambus Manager Brian McClatchey said officials...

UI journalism professor’s article causes uproar

ERIC MOORE December 14, 2011

Though locals say a University of Iowa professor had every right to compose a controversial article about Iowans, some say it doesn't tell the whole story. UI journalism Professor Stephen Bloom's controversial...

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