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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Former UI student recognized for philanthropic efforts

DI STAFF June 7, 2012

Richard Jacobson, an Iowa philanthropist, was recognized today at the IMU by the state Board of Regents for supporting the in-state public universities. The former University of Iowa business student...

UI students team up with Dubuque Development Corporation

DI STAFF June 7, 2012

The University of Iowa School of Urban and Regional Planning has teamed up with the Greater Dubuque Development Corp. in order to further renewable-energy research efforts. Chuck Connerly, a UI professor...

Trial postponed for IC woman charged with endangerment

DI STAFF June 7, 2012

The trial and pretrial conference dates for an Iowa City woman charged with child endangerment have been reset. Natasha Kriener, 26, was charged in February with child endangerment causing bodily injury...

UI Children’s Hospital ranked among best in nation

DI STAFF June 7, 2012

The University of Iowa Children's Hospital has ranked in all 10 of its specialty areas, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2012-13 Best Children's Hospital Rankings. According to a UI press release,...

Two men charged with possessing half a pound of marijuana

DI STAFF June 7, 2012

Two Iowa City residents were charged with possessing a half a pound bag of marijuana. James Jordan, 18, 1100 Arthur St. Apt. 6, was charged Wednesday with possessing or distributing without a tax stamp...

Two men charged with possessing an 8-ball of crack

DI STAFF June 7, 2012

Two man were charged with allegedly possessing an 8-ball of crack. Dimione Walker, 19, address unknown, was charged Tuesday with a controlled-substance violation and taxable substance possession or distribution...

Man was charged with third-offense OWI

DI STAFF June 7, 2012

An Iowa City man has been charged with a third offense-OWI. Gustavo Pacheco-Montes, 25, 2018 Waterfront Drive No. 63, was charged Tuesday with a third-offense OWI and driving while barred as a habitual...

Regents approve salary increases for UI faculty and staff

DI STAFF June 7, 2012

University of Iowa faculty and staff can look forward to a salary increase, according to information discussed at Wednesday's state Board of Regents' meeting in the IMU. Nonorganized professional and...

Board of Regents begins planning the end of tuition set-aside policy

ALEX SHEETS June 7, 2012

After fielding a slew of complaints from state legislators and the public, the state Board of Regents now has plans to eliminate its tuition set-aside policy within five years. At the regents' Wednesday...

New Children’s Hospital costs rise by $21 million

ALEX SHEETS June 7, 2012

Costs continue to rise as plans for the new University of Iowa Children's Hospital. With six additional floors tacked to the building — which will now have 14 stories — the construction cost has...

‘Chalk Talk’ back at IMU to promote student groups

NICHOLAS MILLER June 7, 2012

University of Iowa students have been provided an interactive, colorful way to learn and share about on-campus student organizations. After being destroyed in the 2008 flood, Chalk Talk — a large chalkboard...

Locals voice concerns about Taft Speedway levee

AMY SKARNULIS June 7, 2012

Local residents still have concerns about the Taft Speedway Flood Mitigation after having had their last chance to provide feedback in a public setting Wednesday night. The purpose of the meeting, held...

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