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 opened the state’s first Fragile X clinic in 2010

LOGAN EDWARDS April 16, 2012

Fragile X — a rare chromosomal mutation — is difficult to recognize, but those advocating for its treatment say they hope the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics will bring better local recognition...

Recent budget cuts could pose problem for local lead poisoning prevention

JENNY EARL April 16, 2012

County officials are preparing to receive less lead-poisoning prevention aid following recent budget cuts at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "We do outreach inspections when...

UI professor works with students to solve energy problems

SAMANTHA GENTRY April 16, 2012

H.S. Udaykumar is more than just a professor towards his students — he's a close friend. In the back parking lot of the Seamans Center, he stands around his students as they try to cook him a tofu dog...

Two charged with controlled substance violations

DI STAFF April 16, 2012

A North Liberty woman and a Coralville man were charged with controlled-substance violations and possessing or distributing without a drug tax stamp. According to a North Liberty police complaint, Edna...

Officials: 17-person prostitution sting was county-wide operation

DORA GROTE April 13, 2012

Local police officials said Internet advertisements helped lead to 16 recent arrests on prostitution and related charges — including that of a University of Iowa professor.   "The Internet...

UI student Macs hit with rare computer virus

LOGAN EDWARDS April 13, 2012

University of Iowa freshman Cailie Furlong was studying online Wednesday — until she was blocked from the UI network. Her computer, along with around 350 other Mac computers on campus, had been infected...

UI student parent group aims to provide better networking, resources

ANNA THEODOSIS April 13, 2012

Some student-parents at the UI have created a program offering better networking and childcare options — and they may soon see their efforts wind up as a formally recognized student group.   "[Coming...

City receives more protests for rezoning amendments

KRISTEN EAST April 13, 2012

A slew of new rezoning petitions delivered to the city could once again delay the first vote on a set of highly debated rezoning amendments. Iowa City city councilors will hold two public hearings April...

Third UI CLAS candidate aims to improve communication between faculty departments

DEREK KELLISON April 13, 2012

A candidate for dean of the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences stressed the need for cooperation among faculty at an open forum on Thursday.   Patricia Okker, the third of four...

IC Council to hold hearings for several local tobacco vendors

DI STAFF April 13, 2012

The Iowa City City Council will conduct hearings for several local tobacco vendors for selling or providing tobacco to a minor. Councilors will assess a 30-day retail cigarette permit suspension or $1,500...

IC Council seeking financial assistance from Iowa Department of Transportation

DI STAFF April 13, 2012

The Iowa City City Council will hold a public hearing April 17 authorizing the filing of an application with the Iowa Department of Transportation for financial assistance. According to the proposal,...

IC Councilors to pass and adopt stormwater utility fee increases Tuesday

DI STAFF April 13, 2012

Iowa City city councilors will vote April 17 on the final consideration of an ordinance increasing storm-water utility fees. Single-family residences would see a 50-cent increase per month, and multifamily...

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