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

New freshmen summer scholarship not expected to cost UI too much

CASSIDY RILEY March 26, 2013

High-school senior Billie Flaming said the University of Iowa’s new summer scholarship program would allow her more flexibility in obtaining her college degree. First-year, first-time students who...

UI officials want to continue alternative spring-break program after success in Memphis

REBECCA MORIN March 26, 2013

After a whole lot of sweat, and just as much heart, 16 students inspired University of Iowa officials to continue and expand their new alternative spring-break service project. The Center for Student...

Iowa City chefs set for food face-off in 3rd annual Top Chef

AUDREY DWYER March 26, 2013

Food fuels mind, body, and spirit. And as a passion, it fulfills all aspects of life for culinary enthusiasts. Today at hotelVetro, 201 S. Linn St., 14 chefs, four individuals deemed a wine or beer extraordinaire,...

Medicaid expansion receives support from Iowa Senate

LAUREN COFFEY March 26, 2013

The Medicaid-expansion debate has been ongoing, fueled by Gov. Terry Branstad’s alternative health-care proposal, and the Iowa Senate has weighed in, passing a bill to expand Medicaid on a vote of...

Iowa City woman the only certified oncology aesthetician in Iowa

STACEY MURRAY March 26, 2013

Amid the federal government’s overhaul of the health-care system, one local salon owner hopes to expand health-insurances coverage for care outside the realm of hospital rooms. “We’ve...

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