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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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

U.S. News and World Report names UI among best colleges for veterans

DI STAFF November 22, 2013

The University of Iowa is now ranked among the top 10 best colleges for veterans, according to U.S. News & World Report. The UI ranked in sixth place out of 234 national institutions. “It’s...

UI students organize fundraisers for typhoon victims

JAKE MCCULLEY November 21, 2013

Student organizations at the University of Iowa held fundraisers on Tuesday and Wednesday to help provide relief to the Philippines after the disastrous Typhoon Haiyan. Circle K, Walk It Out, and several...

Forgotten fire safety poses danger

MEGAN SANCHEZ November 21, 2013

When the fire alarm goes off, most people leave the building. However, University of Iowa officials have found faculty members, at times, ignore the need to comply with protocol. UI emergency-management...

UIHC developing new vaccine

MEGAN SANCHEZ November 21, 2013

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has taken on the duty of finding a vaccine to prevent a deadly disease that recently broke out in China. H7N9 is a new form of influenza found throughout China’s...

Des Moines man charged with domestic abuse

DI STAFF November 21, 2013

A Des Moines man has been accused of trying to strangle and injuring a woman. Bruce Cronk, 46, was charged Nov. 16 with domestic-abuse impeding airway and causing bodily injury. According to a University...

Iowa City ranked high on a national Human Rights Index

DI STAFF November 21, 2013

Iowa City recently scored 90 out of 100 points on the Human Rights Campaign Municipal Index for its LGBT awareness. The index examines how the laws and policies include members of the LGBT communication. The...

The UI Museum of Natural History will be closed for repairs

DI STAFF November 21, 2013

The University of Iowa Museum of Natural History will be closed on Nov. 26 and Nov. 27 for a sanitary sewer-line repair. The museum will resume its normal hours on Friday, Nov. 29. Macbride Hall houses...

Iowa City will offer free parking during small business Saturday

DI STAFF November 21, 2013

Iowa City will offer free parking downtown for three days next week, according to a press release. Free parking will be offered at all downtown meters and ramps Nov. 28 to Nov. 30 in order to help promote...

Ringing in 2014 with changes to IC

GABRIELLA DUNN November 21, 2013

Changes to Iowa City’s downtown appearance have gained momentum with the New Year fast approaching. Iowa City construction includes both historic renovations and new developments. The historic...

Local woman to establish Pedicab business

REBECCA MORIN November 21, 2013

A new-wave human-powered vehicle may soon be another transportation option for locals. Local resident Kelly Mayo is trying to establish a pedicab service for the Iowa City/Coralville corridor. The Iowa...

Regents ask for policy change to name UI building after current UI employee

DI STAFF November 20, 2013

The state Board of Regents will request to waive a policy preventing university units being named after current regent employees. The request, according to the regents’ informational packet, will...

North Liberty woman charged with burglary

DI STAFF November 20, 2013

A North Liberty woman has been accused of forcing herself into a residence where she was unwanted. Lachelle Wilson-Jacob, 24, was charged Monday with third-degree burglary. According to a North Liberty...