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 officials voice concerns over aging faculty population

BRIANNA JETT February 13, 2013

An increase in the number of University of Iowa faculty and staff nearing retirement means university officials have to figure out a way to support them. Brian Kaskie, an associate professor in the Department...

Study: Electrical beds safe in psychiatric units

JACQUELINE JORDAN February 13, 2013

A new study suggests electrical beds are safe in psychiatric units, and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is ahead of the curve with 58 electric beds. John Wagner, the director of the Behavioral...

UI Law School staffer Wagner charged with OWI

REBECCA MORIN February 13, 2013

A University of Iowa staff member suing the former dean of the College of Law was arrested Monday night and charged with OWI. Teresa Wagner, 48, was charged Monday. Iowa City police officials responded...

Iowa City schools debut $2M EveryClassroom technology campaign

QUENTIN MISIAG February 13, 2013

The last days of the oversized chalkboard and clunky overhead projector are here — at least in the eyes of the Iowa City School District. Officials say the aging examples of technology must be removed...

Mason at Statehouse calls for legislature’s funding support

STACEY MURRAY February 13, 2013

University of Iowa President Sally Mason went before the Iowa Legislature’s education appropriation subcommittee on Tuesday with a focus on the university budget for fiscal year 2014. At least one...

Iowa City wrestling community condemns Olympics decision, vows to fight

SAM LOUWAGIE February 13, 2013

Donovan Doyle goes to wrestling practice every day. He admits wrestling, with its intense practices and weight-cutting demands, is “a difficult lifestyle to live.” But he worked his way onto...

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