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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

UI study: Knee replacement surgeries more prevalent than ever

BRIANNA JETT October 5, 2012

The incision itself is quite simple — only 4 to 5 inches are needed to open a knee. But then the shaving begins. Slowly bone is scraped away, until the back of the kneecap, end of the thighbone, and...

Planned Parenthood Action Fund president touts women’s issues for election

STACEY MURRAY October 5, 2012

The economy. Job creation. Foreign policy. Deficit.  Where do the politicians begin? Cecile Richards wants them to start with women’s issues. Richards, the president of Planned Parenthood Action...

Harvard professor at UI: Affirmative action necessary for colleges

BRENT GRIFFITHS October 5, 2012

The bubbles on the standardized test were filled in long ago, and the admissions applications sent filled the remaining item: the acceptance letter. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Oct....

Local business owners say annual OktoberFest aids revitalization of North Side

LAUREN COFFEY October 5, 2012

On a Friday night, the Iowa City downtown is bustling with throngs of people dining out, entering bars, and enjoying their weekend. An area many young people do not journey to as often is the North Side,...

Sustainability author at the UI: "Cut your emissions, drive your savings"

ERIC CLARK October 5, 2012

Sustainability and energy efficiency loom large in today’s society. At least that’s what L. Hunter Lovins, president and founder of National Capital Solutions, said as she addressed both topics...

JC Supervisors discuss progress on Mehaffey Bridge project

DI STAFF October 5, 2012

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors met Thursday to discuss the building plans for the Mehaffey Bridge Project. The supervisors discussed two main options for the bridge, with the designs only varying...

Rhetoric department hosting live stream of Stewart, O’Reilly debate Saturday

DI STAFF October 5, 2012

The University of Iowa Rhetoric Department will host a viewing of “The Rumble in the Air-Conditioned Auditorium” on Saturday. The debate between Jon Stewart “The Daily Show” and...

Woman attacks and strangles ex-boyfriend

DI STAFF October 5, 2012

A Coralville woman was accused Thursday of attacking her ex-boyfriend. According to a Coralville police complaint, Katherine Wells, 29, had lived with her now-ex-boyfriend, with whom she has had a child,...

Man faces alcohol, drug charges after Ped Mall patrol encounter

DI STAFF October 5, 2012

A local man faces numerous charges after an encounter with police near the Pedestrian Mall Wednesday. A series of Iowa City police complaints said Eugene Harris, 46, address unknown, was charged after...

Officials blast No Child Left Behind after 800 Iowa schools miss standards

BRENT GRIFFITHS October 4, 2012

This year, Iowa has 800 schools and 61 school districts that failed to meet the No Child Left Behind standards, yet officials claim the program is flawed. The number of Iowa schools that did not meet...

UI campus participates in second annual Healthiest State Walk

CASSIDY RILEY October 4, 2012

Across the University of Iowa campus on Wednesday, staff and faculty members could be seen getting outside to enjoy the fresh fall air while taking a step toward a healthier lifestyle. Wednesday marked...

Johnson County Crisis Center aims to collect toilet paper

MATT STARNS October 4, 2012

The Crisis Center of Johnson County can’t buy toilet paper. More precisely, restrictions on the Food Bank’s spending require that its budget be spent on food and not on such household items...

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