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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

UISG, ECGPS, Yellow Cab happy with SafeRide after one month

ERIC CLARK September 26, 2012

After a month of operation, officials from University of Iowa Student Government, the Executive Council of Professional Graduate Students, and Yellow Cab Taxi of Iowa City say the SafeRide program is both...

Iowa City sees spike in gameday trash

STACEY MURRAY September 26, 2012

Outside Kinnick Stadium, Melrose Avenue is taking a hit. With four-consecutive home games this month, the Extend the Dream Foundation noticed a 15 percent increase in trash levels on Melrose Avenue and...

Mason talks tuition freeze, SAE, and children’s hospital in DI Q&A

DI STAFF September 26, 2012

The Daily Iowan: The state Board of Regents proposed a tuition freeze for students as early as the next school year. Do you think there's a significant need for a tuition freeze now?

Iowa River Landing Clinic opens next Friday

ANNA THEODOSIS September 26, 2012

Local officials are excited because one of the many construction projects in the Iowa City area will be finished with the grand opening of the Iowa River Landing Clinic on Oct. 5. The new clinic will...

Socialist candidate for president Lindsey visits Iowa City

LAUREN COFFEY September 26, 2012

In the midst of election season, socialism is not a typical political party most voters think about. Presidential candidate and socialist Peta Lindsay wants to change that. Lindsay, 28, came to the Pedestrian...

UI officials discuss incorporating Hancher performances into classroom teaching

DI STAFF September 26, 2012

Representatives from Hancher Auditorum spoke to the University of Iowa Faculty Senate Sept. 25 about incorporating Hancher performances into classroom teaching. President Linda Snetselaar invited Jacob...

Police charge two juveniles in Regina bomb threats

DI STAFF September 26, 2012

Two Regina Catholic Education Center students have been charged in connection with two recent bomb threats at the school. According to an Iowa City police press release, officials arrested and charged...

Coralville man burglarizes local KFC

DI STAFF September 26, 2012

A Coralville man was charged Sept. 20 in conjunction with a burglary at a local Kentucky Fried Chicken earlier this year. According to a series of Iowa City police complaints, Luis Diaz, 18, allegedly...

Sigma Alpha Epsilon frat removed from UI campus following ‘hazing and violations’

JORDYN REILAND September 25, 2012

The University of Iowa will have one fewer fraternity following Monday’s decision to remove Sigma Alpha Epsilon from campus. According to a statement from the national headquarters, the...

Proposed Iowa City hotel will be the first of its kind in Iowa

NATHANIEL OTJEN September 25, 2012

A new 12-story hotel tower may soon come to Iowa City, and while the proposed facility has found support among city officials, many students are wary of a new addition to the downtown scene. Kinseth Hospitality...

New Hancher groundbreaking postponed

MATT STARNS September 25, 2012

Ground will not be broken as scheduled on Oct. 19 for the new Hancher, but officials say the building’s construction schedule and projected opening will not be affected. “A groundbreaking...

Iowa Congressional leaders place pressure on Republicans for farm bill

CASSIDY RILEY September 25, 2012

One agricultural expert at Iowa State University says the country would take a step backward if the U.S. House of Representatives don’t pass the proposed farm bill by the end of the year — a view...

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