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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

Chicchelly appointed as 6th Judicial District judge

KRISTEN EAST February 15, 2013

Marcy Chicchelly has been appointed as judge to the 6th Judicial District, according to a release from Gov. Terry Branstad’s office. Chicchelly, a Cedar Rapids native, received a law degree from the...

Plymouth County attorney elected to Association of Counties Board of Directors

JORDYN REILAND February 14, 2013

A Plymouth County attorney was elected as the 2013 president of the Iowa State Association of Counties Board of Directors. Darin Raymond began his term on Jan. 1. Attorney General Tom Miller swore in...

Campus sculpture suffers damages, UI officials arranging repairs

KRISTEN EAST February 14, 2013

Iacto, the sculpture situated on the southeast side of the Adler Journalism Building, has suffered some damage, and University of Iowa officials are in the process of arranging repairs. “It appears...

Younger generation of farmers spurs new Iowa Farm Bureau position

CASSIDY RILEY February 14, 2013

Jake Swenka will join the U.S. Navy after he graduates from high school in the spring, but he knows he will eventually become a leader on the family farm. “I’m going to finish out my life...

East side Iowa City elementary schools pilot iPads

QUENTIN MISIAG February 14, 2013

Two East Side Iowa City elementary schools are taking advantage of technology once used exclusively for leisure. By placing iPads into the hands and classrooms of K-6 students, both Lemme Elementary and...

Experts: White may also face first-degree murder conviction in landlord case

CASSIDY RILEY February 14, 2013

Experts said a conviction could be very likely in the case of the final man charged with first-degree murder in connection with the 2009 death of John Versypt, an Iowa City landlord. Courtney White was...

Higher ed experts respond to Obama’s Higher Education Act

BRENT GRIFFITHS February 14, 2013

Experts and one University of Iowa official welcomed President Obama’s focus on college affordability during his State of the Union address. However, many said they are wary about his plans for the...

Iowa Summer Food Service program sees greater need, seeks sponsors

REBECCA MORIN February 14, 2013

A statewide food service program is calling for additional sponsors after witnessing a discrepancy between the number of children who qualify for the program and the actual number of children served.  ...

Loebsack hosts teleconference on community safety

BRENT GRIFFITHS February 14, 2013

Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, held a teleconference Wednesday evening with citizens from the local area who weighed in on community safety. “I wanted to have a conversation on community safety in...

UI partners on centralized liver center

STEFAN JURAN February 14, 2013

The University of Iowa is joining forces with two health-care organizations in a partnership to improve care for patients with liver disease. Several health-care officials say the collaboration would advance...

UI Staff Council discusses new human resource plan

JONATHAN SOLIS February 14, 2013

A University of Iowa Staff Council Human Resources subcommittee proposed a new strategy to improve staff access to resources at their meeting on Wednesday. This strategy would require staff councilors...

Loebsack announces $1.1 million assistance for low income Iowans

JORDYN REILAND February 14, 2013

Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, announced a $1.1 million assistance to aid low-income Iowans to find employment on Wednesday. According to a release, the funding will create partnerships to help low income...