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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 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...

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...

New student organization helps UI students play pool outside bars

MATT STARNS October 3, 2012

A new student organization on campus aims to make playing pool in an alcohol-free environment easier. The Iowa City Billiards Club held its third meeting Tuesday evening. University of Iowa junior DJ...

UISG endorses tuition freeze

NICK HASSETT October 3, 2012

The University of Iowa Student Government officially endorsed the tuition freeze proposed by UI President Sally Mason Tuesday evening, and student leaders say doing so will encourage the state Board of...

Iowa City City Council approves street cafes

NATE OTJEN October 3, 2012

Restaurants and bars in Iowa City now have the opportunity to take their business to the streets. The Iowa City City Council on Tuesday night unanimously approved a resolution that will permit businesses...

New UI QuickCare clinic helps officials meet health care demands

TIERRA SIMPSON October 3, 2012

University of Iowa officials opened a fourth UI QuickCare location on Aug. 15, and officials say it will help meet the community’s increasing demand for health services. “Compared with the...

Iowa City residents learn safety seat fitting techniques at stations

BRIANNA JETT October 3, 2012

Car seats are supposed to be safe. But according to government officials, they are only safe if they are properly installed. “I shudder to think what would happen if I got into some sort of an...

Iowa City School District looks to introduce Sustainability Advisory Committee

STACEY MURRAY October 3, 2012

Sustainability, an ongoing movement in modern society, has found a place in the Iowa City School District. After informally ending the Energy Conservation Committee, the School District will look to the...

Iowa City School Board explores funding options

LAUREN COFFEY October 3, 2012

Talk of reallocating local-option tax funds has been a contentious issue for the Iowa City School District and community members for the last few months. Now, officials have proposed using state-controlled...