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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

IC renters win in court

CHRIS HIGGINS March 24, 2014

A recent ruling could be “revolutionary” for Iowa City tenants. On March 18, 6th District Court Judge Douglas Russell ruled against landlord Tracy Barkalow and his property-management companies,...

Students to aid UI on sex assault

DANIEL SEIDL March 24, 2014

By the end of the semester, several students will be able to have a more direct conversation with University of Iowa officials about sexual assault. The Sexual Assault Advisory Committee is part of UI...

Search for storage for homeless’ belongings fruitless, city says

IAN MURPHY March 24, 2014

Iowa City officials have had no luck securing a private partner for a service that would provide 24-hour storage to house the belongings of the homeless. The city reached out to 36 different non-profit...

UI expands Nite Ride

DANIEL SEIDL March 24, 2014

University of Iowa students will now see a second Nite Ride bus around campus. The roughly $55,000 vehicle is part of UI President Sally Mason’s six-point plan that she proposed earlier this month....

‘The Stare’ still hungry

CODY GOODWIN March 14, 2014

Long before Tony Ramos became an Iowa fan favorite — before the 115 victories, the 36 pins, the All-American honors and, more recently, a Big Ten title — he was a 4-year-old running across the street...

100 years of solicitude

MICHELLE NGO March 14, 2014

Philip Hubbard, the first African American professor at the University of Iowa, spent more than 50 years dedicating his life to educating, researching, and administrating. Duke Slater, an Illinois native,...

University initiative sees substantial growth

CARTER CRANBERG March 14, 2014

Students are trading in textbooks and homework for shovels and paintbrushes. What started as a small program in the University of Iowa School of Urban and Regional Planning has rapidly ballooned into...

City expects typical year for potholes

CHRIS HIGGINS March 14, 2014

The sun is shining, snow is melting, and Iowa City residents are driving over the newly revealed potholes. City officials predict workers will need to fill around 3,500 potholes as the weather continues...

Officials worry sex offenders are being passed between universities

BRIANNA JETT March 14, 2014

In the wake of increased pressure on the University of Iowa to remove sexual offenders from campus, there are concerns the offenders are simply being shuttled to another campus — and that the UI is unknowingly...

Group presents benefits of meditation

IAN MURPHY March 14, 2014

Keeping refreshed during midterms is a near impossible task for students, and one local group is offering a way to help students reinvigorate themselves. “As students, we go from one thing to the...

New hospital progressing, officials say

IAN MURPHY March 13, 2014

University of Iowa Health Care officials said despite the harsh winter weather, the new Children’s Hospital is on schedule and on budget — and as they continue to work, they are making sure the...

Revamped warning email praised

LILY ABROMEIT March 13, 2014

A new “trigger” warning in emails implemented by the University of Iowa is set to shield people from reliving traumatic experiences regarding sexual assault. Officials made adjustments in...