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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

Perlmutter resigns as director of UI School of Journalism

BRENT GRIFFITHS May 8, 2013

With the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication set to face a change in leadership this summer, journalism faculty said outgoing director David Perlmutter helped steer the school...

UI Foundation’s new fundraising campaign supports student entrepreneurs

MICHELLE KIM May 8, 2013

In recent years, entrepreneurship centers and programs at the University of Iowa have obtained funding to keep services alive. And the UI Foundation's new fundraising campaign aims to continue contributing...

Oprah network president set to speak at Tippie graduation ceremony

LAUREN COFFEY May 8, 2013

University of Iowa students do not have to know what they are going to do for the rest of their college careers or after they graduate — Sheri Salata just says it’s important to keep an open mind...

Mason: Art Museum should be built in a public place

CASSIDY RILEY May 8, 2013

University of Iowa officials say they are not yet sure of how the new art museum will be paid for, but they do want a replacement to be built in a central location. UI President Sally Mason said in an...

Q&A: Mason discusses outreach, construction

DI STAFF May 8, 2013

The Daily Iowan: President Mason, you helped announce the unveiling of the UI Foundation’s newest fundraising campaign. How did UI officials come to decide on $1.7 billion as the goal for the campaign?...

School district considering partnership with Iowa City police for armed officers

STACEY MURRAY May 8, 2013

The Iowa City School District Governance Committee on Monday discussed a federal grant that could bring armed police officers to the Iowa City district schools. “We want to highlight the safety...

Mason stresses pedestrian safety following Monday’s Cambus accident

CASSIDY RILEY May 8, 2013

In the wake of a recent Cambus accident, University of Iowa President Sally Mason says she wants the university to take a closer look at how to avoid future incidents involving pedestrians on and near...

Johnson County justice center proposal fails with 54 percent of vote

QUENTIN MISIAG May 8, 2013

After more than 12 tumultuous years of back-and-forth divisive debate regarding the treatment of Johnson County’s growing judicial and jail demands, a $43.5 million bond referendum was defeated Tuesday...

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