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

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...

Iowa City Muslims offer mixed views on Middle East protests

RISHABH R. JAIN September 24, 2012

Mariam El-Hattab wanted to “clear the air” in Iowa City after a now-infamous anti-Muslim video made in America sparked uprisings in the Muslim world. El-Hattab wanted to answer questions from...

Bat intrusions disrupt UI community

CASSIDY RILEY September 24, 2012

Four University of Iowa campus buildings have been treated for bat infestation, and half a dozen students have sought medical attention for bat exposure since the start of the school year, but officials...

UI to use efficient "chiller-heaters" to heat new residence hall

ERIC CLARK September 24, 2012

As the University of Iowa moves toward its goal of being 40 percent renewable energy efficient in 2020, UI energy engineers are working to implement a more efficient energy system in the newest dorm. The...

UISG pushes Wingman initiative

NICK HASSETT September 24, 2012

University of Iowa Student Government officials relaunched their Wingman campaign Sept. 19, and the program has received mixed reactions from students.  Be Safe, Be Smart, Be a Wingman is the tagline...

FilmScene project works toward funding permanent downtown cinema

NATE OTJEN September 24, 2012

Laughter filled the chilly air in City Park this past weekend as more than 100 Iowa City residents sat under the stars for an outdoor showing of the movie Office Space. Moviegoers had the chance to smash...

Iowa City’s Roosevelt Elementary gets new life

LAUREN COFFEY September 24, 2012

Although the elementary schools throughout the Iowa City School District may need such renovations as air conditioning and new ceilings, district officials are reviving Roosevelt Elementary to house various...

Juweid wants to depose Mason himself

DI STAFF September 21, 2012

Former University of Iowa radiology Professor Malik Juweid has asked to be the one who deposes UI President Sally Mason in his lawsuit against her. The UI fired Juweid on Aug. 24. Both parties are in...

Cedar Rapids men charged after police pursuit

DI STAFF September 21, 2012

Two Cedar Rapids men face charges following a traffic stop near the North Liberty exit on I-380. According to a series of complaints by the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, Patrick James Jr., 18, and...

Local man faces drug charges

DI STAFF September 21, 2012

A local man was charged Sept. 17 after he allegedly provided one pound of marijuana to a confidential source for police. According to a series of Iowa City police complaints, Daylin Lloyd, 26, was charged...

Police seek purse thief

DI STAFF September 21, 2012

Police are investigating the Sept. 7 theft and unauthorized use of a woman’s credit card. According to an Iowa City police press release, a purse was stolen from a female subject while she attended...

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