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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 study to research effects of new technologies on elderly drivers

CASSIDY RILEY September 18, 2012

As of 2011, 13.3 percent of the U.S. population is age 65 or older, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The population of the country is getting older, and this affects several aspects, including safety...

UI Study Abroad officials see little interest in Cuba program as deadline looms

RISHABH R. JAIN September 18, 2012

No students have registered for the University of Iowa’s Overseas writing program in Cuba 10 days before the deadline, despite program managers opening its gates to graduate and non-degree seeking...

Some express concern over UI electronic ticket system

NICK HASSETT September 18, 2012

Paper tickets for sports events at the University of Iowa may be a thing of the past if a new electronic student ticketing system proves to be a success, yet many students have concerns regarding reselling...

UI celebrates Emancipation Proclamation anniversary

ERIC CLARK September 18, 2012

As the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation approaches, at least one University of Iowa official doesn’t think there’s enough diversity at the UI. “Sometimes, people think...

Iowa launches bullying database as UI focuses on the issue

BRENT GRIFFITHS September 18, 2012

State and University of Iowa officials have recently launched efforts to help teachers better combat bullying that may occur among young adults. The Iowa Department of Education launched a database on...

Dyersville man faces assault charges

DI STAFF September 18, 2012

A Dyersville, Iowa, man was accused Sept. 15 of tackling a man in the 400 block of South Lucas Street. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Mitchell Ramler, 19, was charged with assault causing...

UI leads research on Oskaloosa mammoth bone discovery

NATE OTJEN September 17, 2012

Thousands of years ago, mammoths roamed across what is now Iowa, and the University of Iowa now has a unique opportunity to study two sets of fossils on which excavation has recently begun. UI students...

UI Mobile Clinic continues to grow, 10 years later

BRIANNA JETT September 17, 2012

The University of Iowa Mobile Clinic — a mostly student-run program founded 10 years ago — celebrated its 10th anniversary Sept. 14, and while it has come a long way from 2002, officials said it has...

UI forges online partnership with Iowa Central Community College

STACEY MURRAY September 17, 2012

Students from every community college in Iowa can now earn degrees from the University of Iowa without ever setting foot on the Pentacrest. UI and Iowa Central Community College officials will sign an...

UI, Iowa City celebrate Constitution Week

BRENT GRIFFITHS September 17, 2012

Exactly 225 years ago today, 55 men wrote a document on parchment to address the failures in their government. That very same document can now be flipped through on an iPad, summarized into 140 characters...

Iowa City teen dies in single car rollover

DI STAFF September 17, 2012

A teen driver suffered fatal injuries after losing control on Highway 1 West early Sunday morning. Iowa City police responded to a report of a single vehicle rollover on the highway between Hawk Ridge...

Man charged with stealing 51 bottles of Grey Goose

DI STAFF September 17, 2012

A local man has been accused of stealing 51 bottles of Grey Goose vodka from Walmart over a period of time. According to Iowa City police complaints, Mack Blumingburg, 20, was charged Sept. 13 with bootlegging...