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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

Former UI provost resigns from University of Illinois presidency

DI STAFF March 23, 2012

Former University of Iowa Provost Michael Hogan has resigned from his current position as president of the University of Illinois-Champaign/Urbana. According to a University of Illinois press release,...

Police investigate robbery at Papa Murphy’s Pizza

DI STAFF March 23, 2012

The Iowa City police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying suspects following a robbery at Papa Murphy's Pizza, 2300 Muscatine Ave last month. According to an Iowa City press release,...

A Bossier City man was charged with possession of firearms as a felon

DI STAFF March 23, 2012

A Bossier City, La., man has been charged with possession of firearms as a felon. Mario Williams, 31, was charged Wednesday with possession of firearms as a felon. According to an Iowa City police complaint,...

Johnson County officials hope to work with Iowa Flood Center

BETH BRATSOS March 23, 2012

Johnson County officials will soon apply to work with the Iowa Flood Center for the first time. County supervisors said Thursday they will sign an application to partake in a research project sponsored...

The Java House plans to open sister company

LOGAN EDWARDS March 23, 2012

The Java House will soon add a new restaurant next door, and some University of Iowa business officials said the move could play to an untapped food market. Java House President and owner Tara Cronbaugh...

UI lags in special programs for Autistic students

JENNY EARL March 23, 2012

Colleges have started to develop special programs geared toward students with autism, but the University of Iowa — which only has 12 registered students who suffer from autism — hasn't followed suit. With...

Group raises awareness for clean tap water

ELDON GIANNAKOUROS March 23, 2012

People conversed and swayed to the music of a small concert in Public Space One near a painting of a little girl in a yellow and red sari kneeling near a tap, pursing her lips in hope of catching a drop...

Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity helps local families weatherize homes

ELISE DILGER March 23, 2012

Old homes in Iowa City can face drastic heat loss when standing up to the elements — a problem a few local organizations are looking to fix. The Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity is weatherizing homes...

Some officials skeptical of Iowa House bill to freeze universities’ tuition

JORDYN REILAND March 23, 2012

A proposed tuition freeze passed the House Appropriations Committee unanimously Wednesday, even as state officials from both parties said the legislation could result in further education cuts. The committee...

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