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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

Regents approve request for two utilities projects

STACEY MURRAY February 7, 2013

The state Board of Regents passed a request for two utilities projects by the University of Iowa. The Court Street project — running necessary utilities along Court Street from Madison to Clinton Street...

Regents approve amendment for expansion of UI Research Park

STACEY MURRAY February 7, 2013

The state Board of Regents approved an amendment to the Master Ground Lease Agreement, giving University of Iowa officials room to add more land to the Research Park. The amendment adds 5.4 acres —...

Regents to interview UNI presidential candidates today

STACEY MURRAY February 7, 2013

The state Board of Regents will interview the two finalists for the University of Northern Iowa's Presidential opening at today's meeting. The third candidate dropped out from the race leaving Michael...

Man accused of harboring runaway, sexually abusing victim

REBECCA MORIN February 7, 2013

A Coralville man was arrested after allegedly having sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old runaway. Juan De La Cruz, 20, was accused Feb. 4 with harboring a runaway and third-degree sexual abuse. Coralville...

Regents to discuss River Landing Clinic expansion among several topics today

DI STAFF February 6, 2013

The state Board of Regents will meet today in West Des Moines, planning to discuss several items during the two-day period. University of Iowa officials have requested approval for an expansion project...

Former patient files lawsuit against UI Healthworks

DI STAFF February 6, 2013

A woman who received treatment for a knee injury at a University of Iowa Health Care affiliate has filed a lawsuit against the group, according to court documents. Barbara Gericke of Tiffin is suing UI...

UISG expecting competitive student elections this year

DI STAFF February 6, 2013

The University of Iowa Student Government confirmed Peter Chalik as this year’s Student Election Board commissioner Tuesday evening, and officials expect him to have his hands full this year with...

Iowa City School Board’s controversial diversity policy passes after long discussion

STACEY MURRAY February 6, 2013

After more than roughly two hours of community input and discussion on Tuesday, the vote was settled. The Iowa City School District will see its controversial diversity policy implemented in the near...

Iowa City School District’s revenue-purpose statement passes citywide vote

LAUREN COFFEY February 6, 2013

The funding decision has been made. After four months of discussion among School Board members on a way to allocate funds for the Iowa City School District, the members of the community had their chance...

Iowa City City Council supports SEATS program

NICK HASSETT February 6, 2013

After the Johnson County Board of Supervisors expressed a need to discontinue funding for a program that provides rides to the elderly and county residents with disabilities, Iowa City officials maintain...

Jurors now deliberating verdict in Marshall first-degree murder trial

MANDI CAROZZA February 6, 2013

Prosecutors and defense attorneys presented their closing arguments Tuesday in the first-degree murder trial of 22-year-old Justin Marshall. Johnson County prosecutor Janet Lyness approached the jury...

Democrats in Iowa Senate push for in-state tuition for DREAMers

BRENT GRIFFITHS February 6, 2013

Democrats in the Iowa Senate would like to further recent efforts for DREAMers by making them legally eligible for in-state tuition at public universities. “We have made a major investment in these...