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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

Officials stress discussion after 3 sex assaults at UI dorms in 2012

MATT STARNS September 6, 2012

Charges filed this week in an alleged sexual assault at Currier Residence Hall marked the third such incident in 2012, according to records obtained by The Daily Iowan. University of Iowa police records...

UI adds new environment public policy major

BRENT GRIFFITHS September 6, 2012

Students at the University of Iowa now have the option to add a new major offered by the Geography Department — environmental planning and policy. The UI is the only school in the state that offers...

Former GOP candidate Cain kicks off college tour in Iowa City

CASSIDY RILEY September 6, 2012

One former Republican presidential hopeful is reaching out to voters once again, but this time he’s not asking for their support. His message: register to vote, vote, and be an informed voter. “The...

Masala gives up its vegetarian tag, adds meat to menu

RISHABH R. JAIN September 6, 2012

For two decades, Masala, 9 S. Dubuque St., was known in Iowa City as the vegetarian restaurant that served Indian cuisine. That changed this fall when owner Mani Ram decided to include meat and meat...

Blood donations rebound in Iowa City after summer shortage

RISHABH R. JAIN September 6, 2012

As the academic year kicks off, local and national blood centers are witnessing a normalization of their blood banks after weathering a summer shortage. The American Red Cross experienced a 15-year low...

Whooping cough cases hit Johnson County

STACEY MURRAY September 6, 2012

Despite Johnson County’s 18 reported cases of pertussis — or “whooping cough” — in the last two weeks, Iowa City School District officials say there is no cause for alarm. “I...

Class of 2016 reaches record high, most diverse class

DI STAFF September 6, 2012

The University of Iowa’s class of 2016 is the most diverse incoming class of its kind. According to a UI press release, the total enrollment has reached a record high with 31,498 students — including...

Branstad selects site for $1.4 billion project

DI STAFF September 6, 2012

Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds joined representatives Wednesday from the Iowa Fertilizer Co. to announce the Lee County site as the $1.4 billion project that is expected to create 165 jobs...

Paul Ryan addresses economy, national debt in Cedar Rapids

CASSIDY RILEY September 5, 2012

Republican vice-presidential nominee Paul Ryan on Tuesday accused President Obama of “kicking the can down the road,” leading to the failure of the American economy. Ryan addressed an enthusiastic...

Hearing on a protective order against former UI professor has been set

BRENT GRIFFITHS September 5, 2012

A hearing on a protective order against a former University of Iowa professor has been set. Associate Dean Lois Geist had previously filed a motion against former Professor Malik Juweid. She alleges that...

Man shot during trailer park raid pleaded not guilty

BRENT GRIFFITHS September 5, 2012

A man who is charged with first-degree robbery in connection with a Breckenridge Court trailer park shooting pleaded not guilty during his arraignment Tuesday, according to online court documents. Undercover...

Obamas, Bidens holding event on Jessup Hall lawn Friday

KRISTEN EAST September 5, 2012

President Obama will visit the University of Iowa on Friday for a grass-roots campaign event. Campaign officials announced Tuesday that Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, and Jill...

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