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

True freshmen role players for Iowa

RYAN PROBASCO September 12, 2013

During Iowa’s 28-14 win over Missouri State last weekend, true freshman cornerback Desmond King made a glaring mental mistake — one that may have cost his team a win against a better opponent —...

UI College of Dentistry receives highest grant among U.S. dental schools

MICHELLE KIM September 12, 2013

Carrying a deep tradition that goes back to 28 years, the University of Iowa College of Dentistry received its second round of funding this year from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. The...

Mystery Shoppers are moving forward

ABIGAIL MEIER September 12, 2013

Iowa City officials have decided to move forward with the Mystery Shopper Program downtown.  At the Partnership for Alcohol meeting Wednesday, members decided to investigate further the potential for...

Partnership of Alcohol Safety supports 21-ordinance

ABIGAIL MEIER September 12, 2013

Iowa City could possibly be rid of an ordinance that keeps underage patrons out of local bars after 10 p.m., but one local group has chosen to support its continuance. At their meeting Wednesday, the...

Iowa woman allegedly steals items from Gordman’s

DI STAFF September 12, 2013

An Iowa woman allegedly tried to steal several items before dumping them in a parking lot. According to a Coralville police complaint, Buck allegedly started taking numerous items while at Gordman’s,...

ISU’s enrollment surpasses the UI

SHIANNE GRUSS September 12, 2013

The rivalry between the University of Iowa and Iowa State University shifted off of the football field and into the record books on Wednesday. For the first time since 1979, ISU has reached a higher total...

UIHC searching for a diabetes cure

MEGAN SANCHEZ September 12, 2013

The University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics is seeking to expand diabetes care in the state. At the state Board of Regents meeting on Wednesday, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center...

UI Center for Human Rights hosts Syria forum

JULIA DAVIS September 12, 2013

The situation regarding U.S. military intervention in Syria has been developing and changing by the minute over the past few weeks. To combat the confusion surrounding the conflict, the University of...

Regents discuss tuition freeze

MEGAN SANCHEZ September 12, 2013

University of Iowa students may not see their tuition go up for another year. At the state Board of Regents meeting on Wednesday, President Bruce Rastetter stated the regents will meet today with the...

Study shows relationship between obesity and P.E.

GABRIELLA DUNN September 12, 2013

Iowa City schools recognize that physical education is still a significantly important part of the district’s curriculum after President Obama recently declared September as National Obesity Awareness...

UIHC transitions from pagers to iPhones

REBECCA MORIN September 12, 2013

With just a simple swipe of the screen, doctors and caregivers at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics now have the means of instant communication at their fingertips — a task that once involved...

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