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

Iowa City officials address bill regarding sex offenders in nursing homes

MANDI CAROZZA March 1, 2013

The introduction last month of a bill that would combat sexual abuse in nursing homes has sparked conversation of creating elderly care facilities specifically for sex offenders. The bill, which is currently...

Local Republicans and Democrats reflect on women’s rights

MANDI CAROZZA March 1, 2013

As the 100th anniversary of the 1913 women’s suffrage parade nears, Republicans and Democrats reflect on what has and what still should be done in the name of women’s rights. Both parties...

UI student groups rally support for Hawkeye Caucus Day, tuition freeze

JONATHAN SOLIS March 1, 2013

Tuition for an in-state, undergraduate student was $145 per semester fifty years ago. Today, the same type of student can expect to pay $6,678 for base tuition per semester at the University of Iowa. Members...

Iowa farmers wary of how sequester will affect them

BRIANNA JETT March 1, 2013

As sequestration looms, the farming community is anticipating uncertainty. The automatic national spending cuts begin today. Although officials agree that it will definitely affect agriculture, they aren’t...

UI Hygienic Lab looks to future expansion

QUENTIN MISIAG March 1, 2013

In light of a recent announcement by University of Iowa President Sally Mason for expansion of funding for the State Hygienic Laboratory, a group of proponents gathered Thursday evening at the Hardin Library...

UI moves forward with research on organ printing

MICHELLE KIM March 1, 2013

Soon, patients may no longer need to wait until for donors to secure an organ transplant. The University of Iowa Mechanical and Industrial Department is conducting research on organ printing, a technology...

Debate over Johnson County SEATS funding heats up

QUENTIN MISIAG March 1, 2013

A hand-delivered letter to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors seems to have local municipalities and county officials further divided over the future of the SEATS para-transit program. The three-page...

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