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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

Patients rank Iowa hospitals first in nation

DI STAFF June 5, 2012

A recent survey administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ranks Iowa hospitals as first in the nation. The Hospital Consumer Assessment of Health Care Providers and Systems Survey...

First dean candidate for UI Medicine College to speak today

DI STAFF June 5, 2012

The search committee for the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine dean will host its first of five public forums Tuesday, according to a UI news release. Each of the five candidates will address...

Coralville man charged with allegedly attempting to bite police official

DI STAFF June 5, 2012

A Coralville man has been charged with allegedly kicking and attempting to bite a police official. Brice Widstrom, 20, Coralville, was charged Monday with assault on peace officers and others. According...

Freshmen orientation focused on student engagement

ALY BROWN June 5, 2012

After several quiet weeks, the University of Iowa campus was once again buzzing with activity Monday as incoming freshmen poured in for Orientation. The students bounced down the streets with new friends...

City hopes to repeat economic boom of Olympic Wrestling Trials

AMY SKARNULIS June 5, 2012

Both city and University of Iowa officials say they look forward to hosting another national event in the community after seeing the success brought on by the Olympic wrestling trials held in Carver-Hawkeye...

Student leaders at UI, nationwide join forces to oppose loan increase

NICHOLAS MILLER June 5, 2012

With a deadline nearing for Congress to act on student-loan interest rates, student presidents across the country are coming together to lobby for immediate action. The interest rates on federal student...

Iowa senators cosponsor proposed financial aid standardization bill

KRISTEN EAST June 5, 2012

A recently proposed bill in the U.S. Senate would create a universal financial-aid award letter, but some experts say too much regulation could harm students. Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., introduced the...

What you missed:  News during the DI publishing break

DI STAFF June 4, 2012

Council OKs vacating part of Melrose Place The Iowa City City Council voted to vacate and convey a portion of Melrose Place for the future construction of a University of Iowa parking lot. The councilors...

Local bicycle advocates praise Light the Night program

AMY SKARNULIS June 4, 2012

Instead of having to cough up nearly $100 if cited for not having front and back lights on their bikes at night, Iowa City bicyclists can now opt for a cheaper — and safer — alternative. A local...

Officials: landfill fire won’t affect upcoming UI events

ALY BROWN June 4, 2012

The acrid smell of melting tires continues to swirl over the city as the Iowa City Landfill burns. University of Iowa officials say they will monitor the situation along with city officials, and some...

New CLAS dean hopes to internationalize the College

ALEX SHEETS June 4, 2012

Chaden Djalali will take over as University of Iowa's dean of the College of Libral Arts and Sciences in August — and he already has global plans. One of Djalali's main goals is to promote the college's...

Two Iowa City high schools rank in state’s top five

CHRIS REID June 4, 2012

Iowa City School District officials say there is still room for improvement despite being two high schools having been ranked among the top-five schools in the state. According to Newsweek's America's...

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