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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

Sexual abuse trial delayed

DI STAFF May 13, 2014

An Arkansas man’s trial for sexual abuse has been delayed once again. Travis Lee Porter, 47, was charged in 2009 with one count of second-degree sexual abuse and two counts of third-degree sexual...

Couple sues for medical negligence

DI STAFF May 13, 2014

An Iowa City man who sought treatment for back injury at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has sued the state alleging medical negligence, according to court documents. In the lawsuit, Rodger...

IMU work continues

CHRIS HIGGINS May 12, 2014

The orange mesh fences and mud pits will be around for just another year. Flood mitigation and recovery construction at the IMU began this fall. The project will implant exterior flood protection, such...

Diversity policy questioned

LILY ABROMEIT May 12, 2014

Henri Harper and other members of the Black Voices Project are frustrated with the Iowa City School District. With the School Board in the midst of a redistricting plan, the group is calling for better...

GOP changes debate rules for 2016

ALEKSANDRA VUJICIC May 12, 2014

The Republican National Committee is tightening the reins for the 2016 presidential primary debates. The RNC panel approved a new debate policy that aims to bring more structure and order to the process...

Cohousing project moves ahead

DANIEL SEIDL May 12, 2014

The end of planning stages for one developing Iowa City neighborhood is nearly completed. “The ‘co’ in cohousing is community,” said Iowa City cohousing board member Del Holland....

Locals say, take a bike

IAN MURPHY May 12, 2014

Johnson County might have been without a member of the Board of Supervisors if not for bicycling. “Cycling was part of my recovery,” she said. “That’s why I’m so passionate...

More Nite Ride, more finals perks

KAITLIN DEWULF May 12, 2014

Some studiers don’t have to worry about being stranded at the library this finals week. The University of Iowa Department of Public Safety is extending Nite Ride service hours this week in order...

ADHD drugs fuel college experience

ABIGAIL MEIER May 9, 2014

Some students say coffee and Red Bull are no longer the only essentials for a late-night cramming session in the hours before a final exam. Instead, many are relying on a 20-milligram, bright orange...

Slow student-ticket sales not a cause for concern

IAN MURPHY May 9, 2014

Slower football season-ticket sales are not a cause for concern, especially coming off last year’s performance, according to Athletics Department officials. Rick Klatt, the associate athletics...

Iowa farmers to feel climate change

DANIEL SEIDL May 9, 2014

The national issue of climate change is coming to the forefront for Iowa farmers. The U.S. government released the Third U.S. National Climate Assessment earlier this week. For Iowa, the report predicts...

REACH sees 27 graduates

LILY ABROMEIT May 9, 2014

Joining the REACH program at the University of Iowa two years ago changed Emma Perkins’ life. “I came to REACH to get a little more social and to be a little more independent,” she said....