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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

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...

Iowa City officials wary of Branstad’s test scores plan

BRENT GRIFFITHS February 12, 2013

Gov. Terry Branstad outlined some of his education benchmarks during a press conference in Des Moines Monday morning, and while local officials welcome his intense focus on education, they approach his...

UIHC improves transparency on hip-replacement costs

LAUREN COFFEY February 12, 2013

A study focused on cost availability in the health-care system shows that the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics ranks very highly in transparency with patients. The UIHC is among the top-ranked...

Estate tax increase sparks debate among Iowa legislators

CASSIDY RILEY February 12, 2013

Some wonder if higher taxes are, in fact, a good thing. The federal estate tax, which taxes the assets people leave behind after they die, rose from 35 to 40 percent as part of the fiscal-cliff legislation...

UI ranks 46th nationwide in students joining Peace Corps after school

BRIANNA JETT February 12, 2013

An increasing number of University of Iowa students are choosing to not only study abroad but also to work and volunteer overseas. The university is ranked 46th, among schools of its size, in the number...

New computer-based GED test to be released in 2014

MANDI CAROZZA February 12, 2013

In order to maintain Iowa’s position as the state with the highest GED pass rate, instructors in both Iowa City and across the state will practice new methods to prepare their students for a new...

Man accused of assaulting minor

REBECCA MORIN February 12, 2013

A local man has been arrested after allegedly forcing his teenage nephew’s head into a corner of a wall in their home. Shawn Martin, 28, was accused Feb. 9 with child endangerment. Iowa City police...

Woman accused of assaulting woman with glass bottle

REBECCA MORIN February 12, 2013

A Coralville woman has been arrested after allegedly striking a woman in the face with a cocktail glass. Sydney Votroubek, 20, was charged Feb. 9 with willful injury. Votroubek was bumped into by the...

The Right Fit: A look at the future of retail in Iowa City

QUENTIN MISIAG February 11, 2013

Brooklynn DeVan loves Iowa City, from its "buy-local" mentality found in the many aroma-filled coffee shops and eclectic clothing boutiques to its restaurants of many flavors. But the University...

The Airliner reinstates 21-ordinance exemption

LAUREN COFFEY February 11, 2013

The Airliner Bar and Restaurant reinstated its exemption to the 21-ordinance this past weekend, but patrons of the establishment will see changes in security and crowd management. The Airliner, 22 S....