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

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...

Records: Mason’s trip to Asia cost $130K

NICK HASSETT October 5, 2012

President Sally Mason’s recent trip to Asia July 1-9 cost the University of Iowa nearly $130,000 — approximately the same amount UI officials spend on international recruitment each year. But...

Federal judge rules with UI in Mills lawsuit

DI STAFF October 5, 2012

A U.S. District Court judge ruled Wednesday that University of Iowa President Sally Mason did not violate the due-process rights of a former UI general counsel when she fired him in September 2008, according...

Proposal for downtown Iowa City high rise includes full-time cinema

NATHANIEL OTJEN October 5, 2012

A proposed 20-story high rise containing a full-time cinema could be in Iowa City’s future. While officials associated with the project said they’re excited, some locals are worried the approval...

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...

UI suspends study-abroad program marked by student’s death

RISHABH R. JAIN October 4, 2012

Starting this winter, University of Iowa students will no longer be granted any credits for courses completed at the National Outdoor Leadership School, based in Wyoming. In August, the UI Office of...

UIHC first to test new breast cancer technology

BRIANNA JETT October 4, 2012

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is at the national forefront of a new technology designed to test for breast cancer. Starting Wednesday, the UIHC became the first hospital in the country...

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