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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

UISG notes accomplishments

IAN MURPHY March 27, 2014

The University of Iowa Student Government officials said they are pleased with the outcome of some of their initiatives, and they will continue to push forward with others. Among the changes they still...

Older adults not prepared for natural disasters, study says

MICHELLE NGO March 27, 2014

As the winter turns to spring, locals have been preparing for severe weather — but one local group is getting special attention.   The University of Iowa College of Public of Health is working to put...

Man charged with 3rd OWI

DI STAFF March 27, 2014

Authorities have accused an area man of driving under the influence of alcohol. Rodney Larios, 54, was charged March 22 with third-offense OWI and driving with a denied or revoked license. According...

Man faces domestic assault charges

DI STAFF March 27, 2014

Authorities have accused a North Liberty man of choking his girlfriend. Eric Washpun, 22, was charged Nov. 16, 2013, with domestic assault impeding breathing or circulation with bodily injury, domestic...

Woman faces several charges

DI STAFF March 27, 2014

A Coralville woman allegedly scratched a man several times in his face. Asia Lucus, 22, was charged Tuesday with fifth-degree criminal mischief, domestic abuse causing bodily injury/mental illness, and...

Ex-UI doctor loses appeal

DI STAFF March 27, 2014

A former University of Iowa doctor lost his appeal. Ravi Sood was fired from the University of Iowa Nuclear Medicine Department in 2009 after the university declined to renew his contact. He then sued...

Attorney hopefuls meet students

MEGAN SANCHEZ March 26, 2014

Instead of standing in front of a courtroom, two candidates for Johnson County county attorney presented their cases to a group of University of Iowa students in hopes to get their feedback. Current County...

UI students prep for caucus

MICHELLE NGO March 26, 2014

Meeting powerful politicians for the first time may be daunting for most students, which is why the Hawkeye Caucus organizes training sessions before its largest event each year. On April 2, more than...

Study: UI students happy with UI life

IAN MURPHY March 26, 2014

University of Iowa Provost and Executive Vice President P. Barry Butler told the Faculty Senate on Tuesday that UI students are pleased with their experience, according to a recent report. The Student...

Michelle Obama backed on free speech

LILY ABROMEIT March 26, 2014

Before coming to the United States, Xingyu Shen heard the rumors that it was a place of unfettered free speech where he could speak his mind and not be punished. However for the University of Iowa freshman,...

School Board approves next steps for projects

DI STAFF March 26, 2014

Three major building projects in the Iowa City School District are on track and on budget, school officials said on Tuesday. The design of North High School and design development plans for South Elementary...

Women’s status panel seeks members

DI STAFF March 26, 2014

The University of Iowa Council on the Status of Women is seeking new members. The council allows students to address education and professional issues that are relevant to women. Membership is open to...