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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

West Branch man charged in Yacht Club assault

DI STAFF September 11, 2012

A West Branch man was charged Sept. 9 after an alleged altercation with his wife. According to a series of Iowa City police complaints, Ryan Butler, 26, was charged after officers responded to the Yacht...

New crime stats show UI highest in overall activity

DI STAFF September 11, 2012

The state Board of Regents released a new report of crime statistics from the public-safety departments of all three state universities last week. The report, which is to be discussed Wednesday in the...

New UI faculty council president Snetselaar pushes for engagement

BRIANNA JETT September 11, 2012

Linda Snetselaar said she will bring a new theme of engagement and continuation of collaboration among colleges in her new role as the president of the Faculty Council and Faculty Senate. “Research...

UI kicks off initiative for first generation students

CASSIDY RILEY September 11, 2012

Every year, many students step onto the University of Iowa campus not only for the first time but as the first person in their families to attend college. This school year alone, roughly 1,100 first-generation...

Iowa House candidates discuss issues facing seniors at Coralville forum

MADELINE SAVOIE September 11, 2012

Four candidates running for the Iowa House of Representatives met Monday to discuss and debate issues, including the possibility of expanding funding for Medicaid. House District 73 candidates Dick Schwab...

Iowa City School District continues discussion on new high school funds

LAUREN COFFEY September 11, 2012

Focus on the future or handle problems in the present? That is the question facing Iowa City School Board members as they decide how to allocate existing funds. The Governance Committee met Monday to...

Juweid lawsuit judge: Mason deposition can wait

BRENT GRIFFITHS September 11, 2012

University of Iowa President Sally Mason will not have to attend a deposition earlier than former radiology Professor Malik Juweid, a judge ruled Monday. Juweid sued Mason, the UI, as well as several...

Iowa City Public Library to pour $440K into improvements

RISHABH R. JAIN September 11, 2012

The Iowa City Public Library will get faster and more tech-savvy starting this fall. As a part of its Better Building, Better Services project — aimed at improving customer service — the Public Library...

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