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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

Libertarian Johnson allowed on Iowa ballot

ASSOCIATED PRESS August 30, 2012

DES MOINES — Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson will be on Iowa’s ballot in November after officials concluded Wednesday that a state law requiring a convention to get on...

Regents seek UNI president nominees

DI STAFF August 30, 2012

The state Board of Regents approved the creation of a search committee for the recently vacated position of University of Northern Iowa President Ben Allen at its telephonic meeting Monday. According...

Summit looks for new reputation

MADELINE SAVOIE August 30, 2012

At the end of their first week back in operation, Summit employees said they hope the physical and managerial renovations will help them achieve a sizeable goal: changing the bar’s notorious reputation. “The...

UI students to receive new IDs in coming weeks

ERIC CLARK August 30, 2012

Unlike their predecessors, many University of Iowa freshmen will not have to carry numerous cards to gain access to sporting events, dormitories, or even their bank accounts. UI spokesman Tom Moore estimated...

Forbes to speak at UI in September

SAM LANE August 29, 2012

Steve Forbes will speak at the University of Iowa on Sept. 12, according to a campus-wide email. Forbes, the chairman and editor-in-chief of Forbes Media, will be part of a panel discussion called “The...

Iowa City students utilize ‘Brain Breaks’

BRENT GRIFFITHS August 29, 2012

One minute is a short span of time. Yet, local teachers say one-minute “brain breaks” make a big difference. These fleeting Brain Breaks are meant to provide students at Iowa City schools...

UI Main Library renovations set back to Dec. 2013

LAUREN COFFEY August 29, 2012

Renovations at the UI library have been underway for eight months — though it’s hard to notice. In what officials are calling a major renovation — set to be completed in December 2013 — students...

UI students’ website allows local investment in small business

BRIANNA JETT August 29, 2012

What began as an attempt by University of Iowa students to start a Chicago-style hot-dog stand turned into the start of <a href="www.seedlauncher.com”>Seedlauncher.com</a> — a...

Obama in Ames: Platform leans on students, not tax cuts

KELSEY L JOHNSON August 29, 2012

AMES — President Obama believes a strong higher-education system will lend to a better economy, while Republicans say the president has only temporarily solved an ongoing problem for students. “In...

Dollar burritos mark Panchero’s 20th anniversary

RISHABH R. JAIN August 29, 2012

It was 4 p.m. on what otherwise would have been a usual Tuesday afternoon in downtown Iowa City. But the line of people that extended out from the intersection of Clinton and Washington Streets was longer...

Man faces harassment charge after death threat, thrown bicycle

MATT STARNS August 29, 2012

A Coralville man has been accused of throwing his bicycle at a man’s car and threatening to tear his face apart on Sunday. According to a Coralville police complaint, Daniel Wickenkamp, 53, was...

Iowa City man faces burglary charge

MATT STARNS August 29, 2012

An Iowa City man has been accused of burgling a residence on June 25. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Ryan Hall, 28, was charged July 25 after officers arrived at a Black Springs Circle residence...