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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

UI employees see higher average pay raises

BRIANNA JETT March 13, 2013

Slowly but surely, salary increases are outpacing inflation at the University of Iowa. During the recession, faculty and staff at the UI saw very few pay raises. However, as the economy has improved,...

Expert: Racial relations visible in college setting

HILLARY ROSENCRANTS March 13, 2013

One expert in race relations says college is the ideal atmosphere for recognizing how and when racial disparities occur. Tina Harris, a professor at the University of Georgia, was this year’s featured...

Johnson County supervisors authorize first step of rural development

NICK HASSETT March 13, 2013

After a lengthy and at times emotional public hearing on Tuesday, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors decided to take the first step in rezoning a rural area north of Iowa City to allow a housing development. The...

UI Athletic Director Gary Barta comments on Ferentz future son-in-law hiring case

LAUREN COFFEY March 13, 2013

Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta said on Tuesday the review of Tyler Barnes’ position will start this week and that the Athletics Department has handled the case “pretty well.” “We’re...

U.S. Senators propose expanding funding for Special Olympics, Best Buddies

BRENT GRIFFITHS March 13, 2013

Alyssa Cunningham and Charley Adkins recalled their prom, dancing in the City High gymnasium as Justin Bieber’s “Baby” echoed in the background. The University of Iowa Best Buddy members...

IC Co-Lab opens to serve young entrepreneurs, startup businesses in Iowa City

REBECCA MORIN March 13, 2013

Josh Krakauer helped form Sculpt, a social media agency, when he was a student at the University of Iowa, and the recent opening of the IC CoLab will provide new space for him and other young entrepreneurs...

Expert: Psychologist recommendations hold more weight than university input in gun permit cases like Salameh

REBECCA MORIN March 13, 2013

Officials say Johnson County Sheriff Lonny Pulkrabek was right in giving Taleb Salameh a gun permit, and one gun expert said that a psychologist or psychiatrist would hold more authority than a university’s...

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