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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 City wrestling community condemns Olympics decision, vows to fight

SAM LOUWAGIE February 13, 2013

Donovan Doyle goes to wrestling practice every day. He admits wrestling, with its intense practices and weight-cutting demands, is “a difficult lifestyle to live.” But he worked his way onto...

Mason at Statehouse calls for legislature’s funding support

STACEY MURRAY February 13, 2013

University of Iowa President Sally Mason went before the Iowa Legislature’s education appropriation subcommittee on Tuesday with a focus on the university budget for fiscal year 2014. At least one...

Iowa City schools debut $2M EveryClassroom technology campaign

QUENTIN MISIAG February 13, 2013

The last days of the oversized chalkboard and clunky overhead projector are here — at least in the eyes of the Iowa City School District. Officials say the aging examples of technology must be removed...

UI Law School staffer Wagner charged with OWI

REBECCA MORIN February 13, 2013

A University of Iowa staff member suing the former dean of the College of Law was arrested Monday night and charged with OWI. Teresa Wagner, 48, was charged Monday. Iowa City police officials responded...

Study: Electrical beds safe in psychiatric units

JACQUELINE JORDAN February 13, 2013

A new study suggests electrical beds are safe in psychiatric units, and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is ahead of the curve with 58 electric beds. John Wagner, the director of the Behavioral...

UI officials voice concerns over aging faculty population

BRIANNA JETT February 13, 2013

An increase in the number of University of Iowa faculty and staff nearing retirement means university officials have to figure out a way to support them. Brian Kaskie, an associate professor in the Department...

Officials address lack of recycling at Iowa City apartments

LAUREN COFFEY February 13, 2013

City officials say there is a need in Iowa City for more recycling — with the greatest need stemming from apartment complexes. Currently, Iowa City does not offer curbside pickup of recycling for multi-family...

Tutor Universe sees usage growth after launch

REBECCA MORIN February 13, 2013

Being tutored in Spanish by someone directly from Spain was virtually impossible — until last year. In November 2012, four University of Iowa computer-science students launched Tutor Universe. The website...

Counseling conference for Big Ten universities comes to Iowa City

JONATHAN SOLIS February 13, 2013

Counseling on campus is about collaboration, officials say, and the University of Iowa is poised to do just that with officials from other Big Ten university counseling services this week. Counseling...

Former UI student Tang pleads guilty to lesser charges in assault case

CASSIDY RILEY February 12, 2013

A former University of Iowa student pleaded guilty Monday to lesser charges in the case of a 2012 sexual assault. Johnson County prosecutor Janet Lyness confirmed 22-year-old Peng Tang, a native of China,...

Iowa Dept. of Education seeks details on Iowa City diversity policy

KRISTEN EAST February 12, 2013

Although the diversity policy passed the Iowa City School Board’s final test, the Iowa Department of Education wants more information on how the school district will implement the policy before moving...

Iowa City residents, officials respond to postal service changes

NICK HASSETT February 12, 2013

After a decision by the U.S. Postal Service to discontinue the Saturday delivery of most letters, mailers, and catalogues, some in Iowa City are concerned about the trend of mail service in general. The...