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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

Q&A: Mason talks party school ranking, construction

DI STAFF August 27, 2013

The Daily Iowan: President Sally Mason, construction on a number of high-profile projects across campus continue to move forward, on both sides of the river and across a number of departments. Of all the...

UISG, ECGPS work on lobbying

LILY ABROMEIT August 27, 2013

Following the approval by the Iowa Legislature of a tuition freeze for the 2013-14 school year, members of the University of Iowa Student Government and Executive Council of Graduate and Professional students...

School Board candidates discuss special education

EMILY FRIESE August 27, 2013

With a mere two weeks left before the next round of Iowa City School Board elections, the nine candidates met Monday with the public to discuss issues revolving around special education in Iowa’s...

UI finds ways to support veterans

MICHELLE KIM August 27, 2013

The U.S. Department of Education Office of Communications and Outreach recently announced more than 250 universities and community colleges nationwide have adopted the “8 Keys to Success,”...

UI to transition all undergraduate students to new email service

REBECCA MORIN August 27, 2013

Email at the University of Iowa just got a whole lot sleeker and took the phrase “a new year, a new me” to the next level. In an Aug. 13 press release, the UI announced that the current campus-wide...

Local man accused of stealing cell phones

DI STAFF August 27, 2013

A local man has been accused of stealing two cell phones from a local recreation center with a juvenile accomplice. Dimione Walker, 20, was charged Aug. 10 with second-degree theft. According to an Iowa...

Local man struck 5-year-old during burglary

DI STAFF August 27, 2013

An Iowa City man allegedly struck a 5-year-old child after entering a residence the residents were trying to remove him from. Juan Canizalez-Perez, 34, was accused Sunday with third-degree burglary. According...

Pedestrian killed in IC crash

DI STAFF August 27, 2013

Iowa City police are investigating the death of an Iowa City resident following a crash on the evening of Aug. 24. According to a city press release issued Monday, Iowa City police, Iowa City firefighters,...

Coralville mayor not running for re-election

DI STAFF August 27, 2013

The mayor of one of Iowa’s fastest growing communities, will not seek re-election when area voters go to the polls this November. Coralville Mayor Jim Fausett, who has been involved in city government...

Iowa City schools to close due to heat

DI STAFF August 27, 2013

Students, faculty, and staff in the Iowa City School District schools will once again get a breather from current summer heat today. All 25 schools in the district will dismiss two hours early again...

Iowa ranked no. 10 among Big Ten fans

DI STAFF August 27, 2013

The University of Iowa and Iowa City has been ranked fairly low when it comes to enjoying Big Ten football. In a ranking created by Motovo.com, Iowa was city was ranked number ten in a list of all twelve...

First campus assault of year prompts discussion

LAUREN COFFEY August 27, 2013

Following the first report of an near-campus assault this school year, University of Iowa officials say they hope students will now take more advantage of the safety precautions offered by the school. The...