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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

City officials re-examine bus route following downtown bus stop fights

ALISON SULLIVAN May 10, 2012

Andrea Gathings settles into her usual place at the back of the bus. The 16-year-old is riding the Lakeside route heading toward the Southeast Side. Soon she's surrounded by friends and classmates. The...

UI officials look for other options following denied FEMA appeal

ASMAA ELKEURTI May 10, 2012

The Federal Emergency Management Agency denied the University of Iowa's second appeal for funding to replace the Art Museum on Wednesday. Yet despite the setback, state and university officials said they...

Alcohol crime shifts following 21-ordinance

In the two years since Iowa City implemented its 21-ordinance, many have expressed interest in analyzing how the ordinance has altered rates of alcohol-related crime and arrests. Raw statistics from the...

UI and city officials met to discuss plans for reducing alcohol consumption on campus for fall 2012

JENNY EARL May 10, 2012

For the first time in a decade, the University of Iowa saw a 6 percent decrease in the student high-risk drinking rate in 2011. But high-risk drinking rates still remained almost twice as high as the...

Locals applaud President Obama’s declaration to support gay marriage

JORDYN REILAND May 10, 2012

Many Iowans and gay-rights activists say the president's formal endorsement of same-sex marriage opens the door for stronger national support for same-sex couples. President Obama told ABC News in an...

Some still unclear on Freeman-Murdah’s legal responsibility in failure to report

BETH BRATSOS May 10, 2012

During the second day of a trial involving the alleged failure of a mandatory reporter to fulfill her duties in a sexual-abuse case, several testimonies attested as to whether or not Susan Freeman-Murdah...

Concern over radon in Iowa sparks discussion

DORA GROTE May 9, 2012

When one soars above the Flyover State, a colorful patchwork of cornfields expands below. A closer look at the bucolic landscape reveals flourishing gardens filled with flowers and fresh produce. Crisp,...

UI sees spike in participants at LGBTQ graduation ceremony

JENNY EARL May 9, 2012

Rainbow stoles lit up the Old Capitol on Tuesday evening, worn by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students graduating from the University of Iowa. This year's Rainbow Graduation Ceremony...

Iowa City students aim for revised district recycling plan

DEREK KELLISON May 9, 2012

City High School students are pushing to get the Iowa City School District's recycling program organized and up to speed. City High class presidents and student senators began the initiative at the high...

SafeRide program will debut at the start of the upcoming fall semester

ANNA THEODOSIS May 9, 2012

Though University of Iowa student leaders say the launch of the SafeRide service this fall will help students, some worry the restricted use is pointless. The UI Student Government recently completed...

Mason responds to media coverage of husband’s salary

ASMAA ELKEURTI May 9, 2012

UI President Sally Mason said she is disappointed in the media's portrayal of the paid fundraising position husband Ken Mason, also a UI biology lecturer, holds at the university. "Fundraising in...

Mason talks new liberal arts dean and tuition set-asides

DI STAFF May 9, 2012

The Daily Iowan: What are your thoughts on the new College of Liberal Arts and Sciences dean? When will the announcement be made? What qualities did you look for in the hiring, and is there anything further...