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

State report: Iowa City has high concentration of students on Autism-spectrum

BRENT GRIFFITHS October 12, 2012

Iowa has begun the process of identifying students on the autism-spectrum after a report released by the Iowa Department of Education identified 3,102 students in the state who have confirmed autism. “This...

UI Old Capitol Museum kicks off War of 1812 exhibit

NICK HASSETT October 12, 2012

It was a war of attrition, with Native Americans steadily attacking and then retreating from a ravine that stretched across the battlefield. The soldiers in Fort Madison, low on rations and morale, were...

Iowa farmers find alternative "sweet" feed

BRIANNA JETT October 11, 2012

If you give a cow a chocolate-chip cookie, a candy bar, or snack food — at the end of the day, the meat is no sweeter. Summer heat and lack of moisture stole the grass from Iowa pastures, forcing cattle...

New mobile app encourages voting in Iowa

MATT STARNS October 11, 2012

Officials say a new app for smart phones and the iPad produced through the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office will help put tools and information at voters’ fingertips during the election season....

UI Staff Council voices approval of Iowa tuition freeze

STACEY MURRAY October 11, 2012

The proposed tuition freeze has yet to meet someone it didn’t like, or rather, someone who didn’t like it. President of the state Board of Regents Craig Lang spoke at the University of Iowa...

India one of the most popular UI study abroad destinations

RISHABH R. JAIN October 11, 2012

University of Iowa junior Jake Thomas wants his study-abroad experience to be different and out of the ordinary. The first place that popped up in his mind was a country several thousand miles away from...

Shelter House event raises awareness of homeless community

LAUREN COFFEY October 11, 2012

Not much separates your average college student driving her or his car over a bridge, and the homeless person living underneath it. “They are men and women, sisters and brothers, mothers and fathers,”...

UI group educates public on human rights in North Korea

CASSIDY RILEY October 11, 2012

While the security threat North Korea poses is often discussed, little is known about the severe human-rights crisis the country is suffering. This is something the organization Liberty in North Korea,...

Man accused of possessing substances to create methamphetamine

MATT STARNS October 11, 2012

A local man faces drug charges after police reportedly uncovered the remnants of two methamphetamine labs, including one underneath the east side of the Iowa Avenue bridge near the University of Iowa campus....

New bus regulations impact companies with routes through Iowa City

RISHABH R. JAIN October 10, 2012

Starting this month, large bus companies will be required to have all their buses equipped with lifts and other items for people with disabilities and special needs. Guidelines that were issued to apply...

Sycamore Mall announces two new stores

KRISTEN EAST October 10, 2012

Sycamore Mall announced the addition of H&R Block and Title Ring Boxing as new tenants Monday. “The Sycamore Mall is extremely excited with the addition of H&R Block and Title Ring Boxing,”...

Iowa City officials install six new bike racks, 24 bike spots

JORDYN REILAND October 10, 2012

The Iowa City Transportation Services Department has installed and made available six new bike racks with 24 bike spots. According to a city press release, the bike racks will serve to reduce the demand...

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