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

Regents approve request to close UNI Price Lab

DI STAFF February 28, 2012

The state Board of Regents voted Monday to approve closing the University of Northern Iowa Malcolm Price Laboratory School. UNI officials requested permission to close the school to deal with the university's...

Iowa Board of Medicine reaches settlements local physicians

DI STAFF February 28, 2012

The Iowa Board of Medicine reached settlements with three Iowa physicians earlier this month. Anjalki Gupta, who practiced radiation and oncology in Iowa City and Sioux City, was charged in November...

Local woman charged with child endangerment with no injury

DI STAFF February 28, 2012

A local woman has been accused of endangering a child with no intent to injure the victim. According to a complaint, Shianna Chambers, 21, was charged Feb. 26 with child endangerment with no injury. Officers...

Warmer weather kept many ice fishers at home this winter

DORA GROTE February 28, 2012

Warmer weather meant fewer fishermen out on the ice this winter, Johnson County conservationists say. "The number [of fish] depends on the sheer amount of time you get out there, and if the opportunities...

Iowa Board of Regents want to better brand state universities

KRISTEN EAST February 28, 2012

The state Board of Regents plans to seek aid from marketing firms to better promote the state's universities, and it has started by reaching out to one firm. The regents say they hope establishing an...

Locals hope to use new Immigration Voice Project to lobby legislators

ELISE DILGER February 28, 2012

Members of one local church say they've noticed an increase in the number of immigrants attending services, so they will launch a project to help the newcvomers establish lives in the community. Officials...

New UI sports business major gives students broader knowledge of the field

JENNY EARL February 28, 2012

Sports enthusiasts can finally find their niche in higher education through a new major geared toward combining business and athletics. The University of Iowa launched the recreation and sports business...

County senior citizens tackle technology

BETH BRATSOS February 28, 2012

The elderly statewide may lag in high-speed Internet knowledge, but Johnson County officials are trying to keep local seniors better informed. According to a report released by broadband company Connect...

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