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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

UI officials transitioning to iPads

NICHOLAS MILLER June 22, 2012

Though the University of Iowa does not have an allocated budget for providing Apple iPads to faculty and staff, many UI officials have been making the transition in recent years with or without the university's...

First year of Busch contract to bring UI $43K

DI STAFF June 22, 2012

University of Iowa officials have signed a four-year marketing contract with Anheuser-Busch. Under the agreement, Anheuser-Busch officials will provide $43,000 for the UI's alcohol-harm-reduction plan...

Two IMU departments merge for convenience, cost

AMY SKARNULIS June 22, 2012

When seeking information in the IMU, University of Iowa students now have only one stop to make, thanks to the creation of The Hub. The University Box Office and the Campus Information Center have merged...

Citizens for Community Improvement: ISU also to blame in Rastetter ethics complaint

NICHOLAS MILLER June 21, 2012

The Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement filed an ethics complaint against state Board of Regent member Bruce Rastetter on Tuesday, but one member of the organization contends that Rastetter isn't the...

New required course for IC school promotes STEM

ERIC LIGHTNER June 21, 2012

A new course in the Iowa City Community School District has school officials hopeful about the future of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics education. Northwest Middle School and Southeast...

Officials, students split on UI Anheuser-Busch deal’s impact

AMY SKARNULIS June 21, 2012

As University of Iowa officials try to play down the party-school image bestowed upon it in recent years, opinions differ on whether or not the contract between Anheuser-Busch and the university would...

Iowa City and DOT officials stocked up on salt for winter

ALY BROWN June 21, 2012

While the rest of Iowa City is trying to deal with the summer heat, Iowa City officials and the Iowa Department of Transportation are preparing for winter. Bud Stockman, the Iowa City streets superintendent,...

Man leaves Hope House, charged with drug possession

DI STAFF June 21, 2012

A local man failed to return to the Hope House after being released for a doctor's appointment. According to a Johnson County law-enforcement complaint, Gary was assigned to the Hope House as a condition...

Two allegedly steal family member’s trailer

DI STAFF June 21, 2012

Two Riverside citizens have been accused of stealing a relative's trailer. James Watts, 65, was charged May 30 with second-degree theft, and Robin Watts, 47, was also charged May 30 with second-degree...

Photos show charged man posing young relatives with guns

DI STAFF June 21, 2012

An Iowa City man accused of threatening to kill his girlfriend with a handgun took photos of his young relatives with numerous firearms. Francis Almeida, 1441 Laurel St., reportedly held a loaded handgun...

Los Angeles man charged with disturbing Iowa City Pride Parade

DI STAFF June 20, 2012

A Los Angeles man has been accused of disturbing the Iowa City Pride Parade on June 16. Michael Oren, 58, was charged June 16 with interference with official acts and disorderly conduct. According to...

City Council establishes diversity committee

DI STAFF June 20, 2012

The Iowa City City Council voted Tuesday to establish an ad hoc diversity committee to study city operations as they relate to minority populations. The committee will consist of seven members. The councilors...