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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

Man allegedly uses iPhone app to impersonate police

DI STAFF September 12, 2012

A Cedar Rapids man was charged Sunday after he allegedly used an iPhone app to disguise his phone number and impersonate the Iowa City police. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Thomas Garland,...

UI names new Vice President of Research and Economic Development

DI STAFF September 12, 2012

Daniel Reed has been named the next vice president for Research and Economic Development at the University of Iowa, according to a UI press release. Reed, a current corporate vice president for Microsoft,...

Drought may impact future Christmas tree crop

BRENT GRIFFITHS September 12, 2012

In the midst of a drought, most people think about the staple crops of Iowa: corn and soybeans. But forgotten is the timeless holiday symbol, the Christmas tree, which can illuminate a living room or become...

Branstad aims to make Iowa national community service leader

RISHABH R. JAIN September 12, 2012

Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds raised the bar on community service in Iowa and called upon Iowans to become the leader in volunteering by 2015. The Volunteer Iowa: A Call to Service initiative...

UI med students eye program to aid local homeless population

BRIANNA JETT September 12, 2012

Students from four different University of Iowa colleges may soon come together to help the homeless of Iowa City get back to work. Shady Henien, the president of the Carver College of Medicine Student...

UISG endorses Chicago to Omaha rail line

NICK HASSETT September 12, 2012

A proposed rail line running from Chicago to Omaha would provide University of Iowa students yet another mode of transportation, and UI Student Government officials back the project. After an in-depth...

UI admissions officials happy with 48-hour application turnaround

STACEY MURRAY September 12, 2012

University of Iowa officials say they are pleased with a new application process implemented this year, despite concerns from some that a 48-hour admissions decision may be too much of a quick turnaround. The...

UI REACH program begins third-year option

LAUREN COFFEY September 12, 2012

Realizing Educational and Career Hopes  now has a third-year option for students, and those involved with the program say they’ve seen positive results. REACH is currently in its first year of...

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