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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

Iowa Board of Regents looks to restructure deaf and blind services

CASSIDY RILEY February 19, 2013

The state Board of Regents is looking to increase and combine services for the deaf and blind students of Iowa. However, some groups are concerned about the potential merger. Currently, the regent institutions...

UISG candidates to face stricter campaign rules

JONATHAN SOLIS February 19, 2013

Those interested in running for a position in the University of Iowa Student Government this spring will face much stricter campaign rules than in previous elections. Roughly 30 students declared their...

Locals react to Pope resignation

NICK HASSETT February 19, 2013

Local Catholics and experts have expressed mixed views on how the church should move forward after Pope Benedict XVI announced his retirement last week. The resignation — which will take effect on Feb....

UI cultural centers look to increase accessibility with bus route change

JONATHAN SOLIS February 19, 2013

The Diversity Committee of the University of Iowa Student Government is gathering information to determine the feasibility of changing a major Cambus route in order to increase accessibility to the Cultural...

Nebraska man arrested after found parked off I-80

REBECCA MORIN February 18, 2013

A Nebraska man was arrested after being found parked off Interstate 80 in a white van. Samuel Dillon, 34, was accused Feb. 16 with second-degree theft. An Iowa State trooper located a white Chevrolet...

Man arrested after admitting to selling marijuana to roommate

REBECCA MORIN February 18, 2013

A local man was arrested after he admitted to selling marijuana to his roommate. Ryan Markley, 25, was accused Feb. 16 with possession of controlled substance and a controlled substance violation. Iowa...

Local man arrested after assaulting police officer

REBECCA MORIN February 18, 2013

A local man was arrested after assaulting a police officer and then threatening to harm their family. Iowa City police officials responded to report of an intoxicated male subject that just drove away...

Iowa City officials, business owners react to possible minimum wage increase

BRENT GRIFFITHS February 18, 2013

University of Iowa students and other workers across the country may see an increase in the minimum wage — President Obama has suggested to raise it from $7.25 to $9. However, some believe the proposed...

UI College of Education regroups following former dean’s resignation

CASSIDY RILEY February 18, 2013

One University of Iowa official says interim Dean Nicholas Colangelo has worked “tirelessly” to help the College of Education move forward after what some called a crisis last semester. “It’s...

UI adds Wind Energy certificate

REBECCA MORIN February 18, 2013

With one of the nation’s highest wind-energy capacity, Iowa is continuing to increase its involvement with sustainable energy production — this time at the higher-education level. The University...

New nail salon aims to bring diversity to downtown Iowa City

QUENTIN MISIAG February 18, 2013

After more than four years, nearly 5 feet of floodwater, and a two mile move, Dalena Tran’s V’s Nail Studio is once again back in business — this time aiming to draw a more diverse clientele...

New $7M housing unit may come to Iowa City

LAUREN COFFEY February 18, 2013

The Iowa City City Council will vote Tuesday on a resolution to approve a multifamily housing development — one that would aid in replacing housing lost in the 2008 flood. The company, 4 Zero 4 LLC,...