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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

Nickel and Dimed author calls for minimum wage increase at UI

NICK HASSETT September 25, 2012

Barbara Ehrenreich has a message for Americans: Stop kicking those who are down. The author, activist, and journalist spoke at the Englert Theater, 221 E. Washington St., Monday night, presenting her...

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...

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...

Iowa City Councilors, Regents open to idea of online community forums

LAUREN COFFEY September 21, 2012

Officials from the state Board of Regents and the Iowa City City Council have recognized the need for community forums following the establishment of a forum website for the School District. The Iowa...

Ex-Obama staffer in Iowa City: Super PACs significantly contribute to election

STACEY MURRAY September 21, 2012

A former member of Barack Obama’s campaign team said increased fundraising efforts differentiate this year’s presidential election from the one in 2008. But one University of Iowa expert said...

Iowa City to participate in PARK(ing) Day for first time

BRIANNA JETT September 21, 2012

In parking spaces around the world, today brings change. Parks are popping up in place of cars. For the first time, the University of Iowa is participating in the annual event “PARK(ing) Day.” Invented...

Kid Captain Brandi Yates underwent historic surgery

BRENT GRIFFITHS September 21, 2012

Uncertainty began to creep in as a helicopter took off early on the October 2006 morning. Kathy Yates watched from the ground as her then-7-year old daughter Brandi began the emergency trip to Iowa City...

Women’s rights activists draw attention to Iowa birthing processes

TIERRA SIMPSON September 21, 2012

Some birthing processes are illegal in Iowa, and local birth activists are trying to change that. The documentary Freedom of Birth was screened in the Alder Journalism Building on Thursday evening and...