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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 officials discuss software shift

LINDSEY DRILLING September 3, 2014

The University of Iowa Faculty Council met Tuesday to discuss the possibility of using a new learning management system, Unizin. The council also received an update on performance-based funding, which...

UI to welcome Korean institute

ALYSSA GUZMAN September 3, 2014

The University of Iowa has collaborated with Ewha Womans University of Seoul, South Korea, to start a Korean language institute on campus. The UI has collaborated with Ewha since last winter, and it...

WorldCanvass partners with Filmscene

MITCH MCANDREW September 3, 2014

FilmScene and WorldCanvass have recently joined forces in an effort to spark intellectual discussion and community in Iowa City. The new collaboration held its first event, “The Passion that Drives...

Jail program saves county thousands

CHRISTIAN HAHN September 3, 2014

Although the Johnson County Jail will see some updates in the coming year, it will continue to be overpopulated. The jail-alternative program assists in keeping jail population smaller. Last week, Jessica...

UI grads apt at apps

BEN MARKS September 3, 2014

Blake Rupe and Ruihao Min are two recent University of Iowa graduates who have made a splash in the technology world, winning awards and participating in special programs, respectively. Rupe is the creator...

Highly paid workers see bulk of wage increase, report says

DANIEL VALENTIN September 3, 2014

Over the past couple of years, different workers in Iowa have experienced different patterns of wage growth because of the actions that certain businesses take to become more successful, according to a...

UI Faculty Council to discuss new technology

ALYSSA GUZMAN September 2, 2014

A new technology created to ensure instructors are able to remain in control of their educational content and data may come to the University of Iowa. The UI is considering jumping on board with Unizin....

Currier turns 100

MITCH MCANDREW September 2, 2014

As a campus icon and fixture of the community, Currier boasts a rich heritage and fascinating history that reflects that of the university as a whole. “There isn’t a single alum who didn’t...

North Side Marketplace undergoes numerous projects

BEN MARKS September 2, 2014

Iowa City’s North Side Marketplace will see some fresh residents and businesses soon. North Side Commons, at the intersection of Linn and Bloomington Streets, along with 211 N. Linn St., are...

Gateway project faces potential changes

NICK MOFFITT September 2, 2014

After some proposed small changes to design elements in the Gateway Project, the east side of Dubuque Street will likely get a sidewalk of its own. At today’s meeting, the council will discuss...

UI senior to become Marine officer upon graduation

ALEKSANDRA VUJICIC September 2, 2014

Jessi Wieck begins her day at 5 a.m. Her iHome, set to volume 20, is the only thing loud enough to wake her up. Just a few months ago, Wieck was accustomed to jolting from her bunk as a drill instructor...

Slater student involved in evacuation under prolonged investigation

KAITLIN DEWULF September 2, 2014

The investigation into the University of Iowa student who was hospitalized with reported overdose symptoms, resulting in an evacuation of Slater Residence Hall on Aug. 24, may be a lengthy process, according...