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

UI students and community to protest alleged size discrimination at The Union Bar

LOGAN EDWARDS April 30, 2012

The reported discrimination that one University of Iowa student alleged faced at the Union Bar has led to a proposed rally at the bar's doorstep. UI junior Jordan Ramos alleges she was stopped by a Union...

Ethics board may approach state legislature over nomination petition concerns

LUKE VOELZ April 30, 2012

A complaint against Johnson County Auditor Tom Slockett has incited debate over public nomination petitions in Iowa. Slockett, who is running against Democrat Travis Weipert for county auditor in a June...

City officials say new ‘buy’ policy will boost local businesses

JORDYN REILAND April 30, 2012

Iowa City may see more local businesses bidding out non-local competitors. The Iowa City City Council adopted a new "Buy Local" procurement policy at a meeting April 17. The policy would allow...

County employee files complaint over Slockett’s campaign actions

DI STAFF April 27, 2012

The Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board received a formal complaint against Johnson County Auditor Tom Slockett on Wednesday. The complaint alleges that Slockett, who is running for re-election,...

Iowa City officials introduce initiative to support local businesses

DI STAFF April 27, 2012

Iowa City officials have adopted a Buy Local policy for increasing the amount of business conducted with local companies. Under the policy, businesses in Johnson County that submit a cost-competetive...

Iowa Regents Lang and Rastetter re-elected as Board president, president pro-tem

DI STAFF April 27, 2012

Regent President Craig Lang and Regent President Pro Tem Bruce Rastetter were re-elected to serve in their current positions at the state Board of Regents' meeting Thursday. They will begin their two-year...

UNI students, faculty protest Lab School closure

DI STAFF April 27, 2012

Protesters gathered outside the University of Northern Iowa's Maucker Union in Cedar Falls Thursday to rally against the state Board of Regent's recent decisions involving the closure of the university's...

"Slutwalk" aims to take ownership of the word "slut," stop victim-blaming

ANNA THEODOSIS April 27, 2012

A crowd, some dressed in lingerie and ripped up jeans, walked through downtown Iowa City on Thursday night. As they moved in a cluster up and down Washington Street, they chanted: "It's a dress, not...

Regents approve proceeding with new buildings, building renovations at UI

DI STAFF April 27, 2012

The state Board of Regents voted April 26 to approve the funding and planning of several proposed University of Iowa buildings and building modifications: • An Oakdale Campus/UI Research Park vivarium...

Regents vote to demolish UI Melrose property despite concerns from Melrose neighborhood residents

BETH BRATSOS April 27, 2012

CEDAR FALLS — Two houses in Iowa City's historic Melrose neighborhood are set for demolition, but some residents believe the buildings should get more consideration. The state Board of Regents approved...

UI officials announce filing three appeals to FEMA

BETH BRATSOS April 27, 2012

CEDAR FALLS — University of Iowa officials told the state Board of Regents Thursday they decided to appeal three funding decisions of the Federal Emergency Management Agency during a discussion of flood...

Talent scout who discovered Ashton Kutcher returns to IC

DEREK KELLISON April 27, 2012

The talent agency that found Ashton Kutcher 15 years ago at the Airliner is back again — and UI students are both excited and concerned about the entertainment industry's ability to increase Iowa's profile. The...

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