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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 touts new programs

PAUL OSGERBY August 7, 2014

University of Iowa President Sally Mason addressed the state Board of Regents in a telephonic meeting Wednesday about the current university budget, heading into the upcoming state funding changes. Mason...

Courthouse annex over budget

TING XUAN TAN August 7, 2014

After introducing a new design for the Johnson County Courthouse annex, officials have seen a price increase. On Wednesday, Neumann Monson Architects and Venture Architects revealed the new design of...

Regents seek to shave costs

PAUL OSGERBY August 7, 2014

State officials have made their first step to save money through the state Board of Regents’ efficiency study. The regents unanimously passed a motion on Wednesday to begin a new cost-savings measure...

New regulations chafe some farmers

TING XUAN TAN August 7, 2014

Some Iowa livestock farmers feel they are facing setbacks as more regulations are brought up. On Aug. 19, the Iowa Environmental Protection Commission will vote on the rule that will line up the state...

Bruegger’s-Caribou grand opening Friday

REBECCA MORIN August 6, 2014

Two national chains have come together to bring together two on-the-go favorites: bagels and coffee. Iowa City’s downtown Bruegger’s Bagels has joined forces with Caribou Coffee to have...

City looking for zoning options

PAUL OSGERBY August 6, 2014

City officials are looking at Western examples, such as Chico, California, to fuel conversations about future developments, specifically through a form-based zoning code. Iowa City City Councilor Jim...

College of Ed to continue to fund iPads

REBECCA MORIN August 6, 2014

With technology a necessity of the future, some University of Iowa students are staying ahead in the present. The UI College of Education will continue a program that supplies iPads to all students enrolled...

UI policy matches proposed bill

TING XUAN TAN August 6, 2014

Some universities feel as if they are on the ball when it comes to sexual-assault policies. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, supported the bipartition legislation Campus Accountability and Safety Act, which...

Paul aids Miller-Meeks’ campaign

REBECCA MORIN August 6, 2014

After months of “celebrity” politicians visiting Iowa to advocate for the Republican ticket — including Mitt Romney, Marco Rubio, and Sarah Palin — one congressional candidate has been...

Rand Paul stumps in Iowa City

QUENTIN MISIAG August 6, 2014

If he can step out of his father’s deep political shadow while still igniting the same passion of Iowa’s college students through the notion of a smaller government, Rand Paul could snag...

Party-school fame fleeting

REBECCA MORIN August 5, 2014

The University of Iowa has lost its crown. The UI was named No. 2 party school in the nation, dropping from the top spot, after the Princeton Review unveiled its party-school rankings on Monday. Syracuse...

New ticket promotion set

REBECCA MORIN August 5, 2014

University of Iowa students will not have to buy Hawkeye football season tickets to be part of the newly revised tuition-giveaway program from the Athletics Department. Five UI students could win $8,000...