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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

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...

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...

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...

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...