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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

Local pizza delivery driver robbed

DI STAFF April 25, 2012

Police responded to a report that a pizza-delivery person had been robbed Monday evening. According to an Iowa City police press release, police officials responded to the 1700 block of DeForest Avenue...

Iowa, Johnson County substance abuse numbers higher than national averages

JORDYN REILAND April 25, 2012

Iowans may be spending more than most people across the country in substance-abuse-related issues, Iowa health officials say. According to the Iowa Department of Public Health, substance abuse costs people...

UIHC sees increase in cardiac catheterization procedures

JENNY EARL April 25, 2012

Catheters are becoming a popular alternative to invasive surgery at the University of Iowa. "Nowadays, we do much more interventions here," said Thomas Scholz, a UI professor of pediatric cardiology....

UI community gathers in Hubbard Park for protest against discrimination

CHASTITY DILLARD April 25, 2012

David Ternier stretched his arms wide above him, titled his head skyward and wailed. The University of Iowa junior hollered at the top of his lungs with a smile on his face Tuesday night during the finale...

UI, Iowa City communities marches to raise awareness of sexual assault

LOGAN EDWARDS April 25, 2012

Crowds began to gather Tuesday as dusk fell upon the Pentacrest. In front of the crowd, local women stood before a microphone and shared stories of sexual assault against them or their loved ones.   The...

Philanthropy supporters: Weak economy will encourage donations to higher ed

DORA GROTE April 25, 2012

Yellow ribbons, bows, and flags speckled the University of Iowa campus on Tuesday. These decorations marked UI buildings with one thing in common — they were all made possible by philanthropic donations.   As...

Ahead of UI visit, Obama calls for delay on federal student loan interest rate hike

KRISTEN EAST April 25, 2012

University of Iowa and White House officials stressed the importance of bipartisan support for student loans and college affordability in light of President Obama's visit to campus today. Obama will...

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