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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

UI applicants will now self-report data, receive faster decision

DI STAFF July 11, 2012

Officials in the University of Iowa Admissions Office announced Tuesday that first-year and freshmen applicants will now self-report their information and receive an admission decision within 48 hours. Beginning...

Green coalition unveils statewide renewable energy plan

ELEANOR MARSHALL July 11, 2012

When UI senior engineering student Zach Carter graduates in May 2013, he won't look for white-collar comfort. He wants a green-collar job. Carter, an organizer for the Sierra Student Coalition, spoke...

REACH program adds third year option for students

AMY SKARNULIS July 11, 2012

Students in the Realizing Educational and Career Hopes program [REACH] will now have the opportunity to extend their stay at the University of Iowa for another year, and one program official said the additional...

Santorum campaigns for Iowa G.O.P candidates in Tiffin

JOE HITCHON July 11, 2012

Rick Santorum campaigned for Iowa candidates and criticized President Obama during a meet-and-greet event Tuesday. The purpose of the visit was to extend support to Congressional Republican candidates...

City goes ahead with TIF-financed Moen building despite petition

ALY BROWN July 11, 2012

The atmosphere was tense during Tuesday evening's Iowa City City Council meeting as the council approved tax-increment financing funds for a 14-story mixed-use commercial building, despite a petition with...

Obama promotes tax cut extension plan in Cedar Rapids

ERIC LIGHTNER July 11, 2012

CEDAR RAPIDS — President Obama shared his campaign message of raising taxes on the upper class and strengthening the middle class in Iowa Tuesday, but some state leaders say the plan could have a negative...

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