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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

UI Main Library tries to minimize construction distraction ahead of finals

TIERRA SIMPSON December 4, 2012

With jackhammers chiseling into slabs of broken up concrete at the UI Main Library, the noise makes it difficult at times for Rachel Price to concentrate. And as finals week looms, library officials are...

Demolition dates for last UI flood recovery projects set for winter 2013

RISHABH R. JAIN December 4, 2012

The flood-damaged Art Building and Hancher/Voxman/Clapp building will remain silently vacant along the riverbanks for at least another year. But University of Iowa officials maintain that flood-recovery...

Former U.S. Ambassador details international careers for UI students

NICK HASSETT December 4, 2012

Ronald McMullen, a visiting associate professor of political science at the University of Iowa and a former U.S. ambassador to Eritrea, offers three pieces of advice to students interested in working in...

With levee proposal shelved, Iowa City City Council looks forward

NICK HASSETT December 4, 2012

They held an almost four-hour meeting, full of debate and public input. Now that the Iowa City city councilors have officially voted down the proposed Taft Speedway levee, they are looking ahead. The...

Professional development assignments increase but UI still falls under statewide cap

CASSIDY RILEY December 4, 2012

The University of Iowa Provost’s Office approved 65 career-development assignments for fiscal 2014, during which faculty members are able to conduct research or complete projects in their fields...

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