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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 Public Policy receives more than $17 million in grants

DI STAFF February 4, 2014

The University of Iowa Public Policy Center received three grants totaling more than $17 million to fund automotive safety research. The funding will also help development and implementation of a natural...

Gateway project will affect UI

DANIEL SEIDL February 3, 2014

After more than five years of planning, the Gateway project is finally coming to fruition, and it will have a massive effect on the University of Iowa. The project will serve to create an attractive...

Short-fiction winners announced

DI STAFF February 3, 2014

Two professors have received the 2014 Iowa Short Fiction Awards. The UI Press, an academic publishing service, will publish the winners in the fall. Heather Slomski won the Iowa Short Fiction Award for...

UI to hold service for deceased assistant professor

DI STAFF February 3, 2014

The University of Iowa History Department will hold a memorial service for a visiting assistant professor who passed away on Jan. 29 at his home. The service will take place in the Old Capitol Senate...

Man allegedly drove under the influence

DI STAFF February 3, 2014

An Iowa City man has been accused of driving under the influence. Travion Hardman, 26, was accused on Jan. 31 with third-offense OWI. According to an Iowa City police complaint, an officer pulled Hardman...

Man allegedly found with marijuana

DI STAFF February 3, 2014

An Illinois man has been accused of possessing one ounce of marijuana. Brandon Merks, 21, was charged Oct. 27 with possession/delivery of marijuana. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Merks...

Man allegedly choked a woman

DI STAFF February 3, 2014

A local man has been accused of choking a woman and causing serious injury. William Conwell, 39, was charged on Jan. 27 with domestic abuse/assault causing bodily injury. According to an Iowa City police...

UIHC screening for MRSA before invasive surgeries

ABIGAIL MEIER February 3, 2014

The hospital staff is checking for staph. Over a two-year period, officials from the University of Iowa and Kent State University have unfolded a study that assesses veterans of Iowa who may have odds...

Taylor Krueger battles through tumors with help of Dance Marathon

DORA GROTE February 3, 2014

When Taylor Krueger walks into her middle school each day, one question is buzzing on everyone’s mind: ‘What hat will she be wearing today?’ A glimpse into her closet reveals a collection...

Iowa schools participate in Dance Marathon events

REBECCA MORIN February 3, 2014

A sea of orange shirts crowded around a small stage as teachers, students, and parents held their breath while two teenage girls volunteered to donate their luscious locks. Puffs of brunette and blond...

Historical building to spark renovations

LILY ABROMEIT February 3, 2014

Historic preservation and renovations on MidWestOne Bank in downtown Iowa City is moving along as expected, and officials said they hope the project will increase interest in similar projects across the...

UI searching for faculty member to teach Arabic

CARTER CRANBERG February 3, 2014

“As-salamu alaykum” is a phrase that may become as popular as “bonjour” or “hello.” As of 2010, Arabic has become the 10th most spoken language in America, a trend...