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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

Iowa grappler McDonough prepares for another showdown with Delgado

SAM LOUWAGIE February 8, 2013

Matt McDonough has won 42-straight matches since he lost to Jesse Delgado on Dec. 3, 2011. He has pinned 10 opponents during that time and won 11 major decisions. He’s directly avenged that loss...

Officials lay out process for Chauncey development

KRISTEN EAST February 8, 2013

City staff members plan to move forward with negotiations with Steve Rohrbach and Marc Moen to develop the Chauncey at the intersection of College and Gilbert Streets, according to a city memorandum released...

William Ruud selected as next UNI president

KRISTEN EAST February 8, 2013

The state Board of Regents selected William Ruud Thursday as the 10th president of the University of Northern Iowa. Two candidates interviewed for the position on Thursday. Ruud currently serves as the...

Supervisors want Justice Center vote on May 7

QUENTIN MISIAG February 8, 2013

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has tentatively set May 7 as the next date to vote on a smaller proposed justice center. During a board meeting Thursday at the Johnson County Administration Building,...

Iowa City Downtown District endorses city’s parking proposals

QUENTIN MISIAG February 8, 2013

A comprehensive downtown parking proposal presented by Iowa City officials, bringing sweeping changes to meter use, ramps, and on-street parking fees and a one-hour free parking service, has been endorsed...

Mark Nolte named ICAD Group President

QUENTIN MISIAG February 8, 2013

Mark Nolte, the former interim president for the Iowa City Area Development Group, has been named the group’s president, according to a press release. The group’s Board of Directors selected...

Regents vote to uphold Juweid termination

KRISTEN EAST February 8, 2013

The state Board of Regents voted unanimously Wednesday during a closed session of their meeting to uphold the University of Iowa's firing of Malik Juweid. UI officials fired Juweid, a former tenured member...

Local groups voice concern over border enforcement

REBECCA MORIN February 8, 2013

An issue far from home has reached Iowans’ backyard. No More Deaths, an Arizona-based organization whose mission is to end death and suffering along the U.S./Mexico border, visited the Congregational...

Sustainability officials plan expansion of hydration stations at the UI

NICK HASSETT February 8, 2013

Rienow Hall: 21,370. English-Philosophy Building: 16,290. Macbride Hall: 15,355. As of Wednesday afternoon, that’s the number of plastic water bottles saved at three locations on campus through...

Do undergrads show improvement in their first two years of college? Researcher says no

LAYLA PENA February 8, 2013

As Josipa Roksa greeted the University of Iowa crowd that gathered for her presentation, she acknowledged the gloomy weather outside and warned, “I don’t have a happy topic for you this morning.” The...

Braley announces Senate run, locals look to 2014 race

BRENT GRIFFITHS February 8, 2013

The political landscape in Iowa is changing, and Rep. Bruce Braley’s announcement Thursday to run for the Senate has prompted talk about the 2014 race. Braley, D-Iowa, announced in an early morning...

Professional photographer Guidotti inspires students to look past genetic disorders

BRIANNA JETT February 8, 2013

Art and science collided at the hands of professional photographer Rick Guidotti, who brought his creations and inspiration to the University of Iowa campus Thursday. Guidotti photographs children all...

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