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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

Experts disagree on effectiveness of one-year master’s in boosting female enrollment

JENNY EARL March 7, 2012

Some schools are seeing a jump in female students when they increase the number of one-year specialized master's business programs. But University of Iowa leaders say they aren't headed that direction. "I...

Some UI faculty members concerned with new strings attached to federal research dollars

BETH BRATSOS March 7, 2012

Some University of Iowa faculty members are concerned about federal rules governing conflicts of interest in government-funded research. Under new rules from federal Public Health Service — which oversees...

Iowa City officials consider payday lender zoning amendments

KRISTEN EAST March 7, 2012

Local payday lenders could soon face tighter restrictions on where they can set up shop in Iowa City. The Iowa City city councilors unanimously decided Tuesday to have the planning and zoning staff look...

Iowa City residents discuss relationship between feminism and faith

CHASTITY DILLARD March 7, 2012

Religion and feminism seem to be clashing on the national level. In recent weeks, policymakers and advocates across the country have sparred over whether the federal government should mandate that insurance...

Conference Board approves City Assessor’s fiscal 2013 budget

DI STAFF March 7, 2012

The Iowa City Conference Board reconvened for the second time this year to pass the city assessor's fiscal 2013 budget proposal.  Iowa City city councilors, Johnson County supervisors, and Iowa City...

Council approves Terry Trueblood improvements

DI STAFF March 7, 2012

The Iowa City City Council approved phase three of the improvements project for the Terry Trueblood Recreation Area — a project that will cost an estimated $3.7 million. According to city officials,...

Judge orders State to produce documents in Williams case

DI STAFF March 5, 2012

A judge on March 2 ordered that the state produce documents regarding a 5-year-old witness in a case involving an Iowa City woman who allegedly started a fire that killed a 14-year-old boy. Assistant...

Local businesses ask to temporarily halt Von Maur sale

DI STAFF March 5, 2012

Business entities across Iowa City are asking the Johnson County District Court to temporarily prohibit the proceeding of a real-estate transfer of the Sycamore Mall department store Von Maur to Coralville. The...

Iowa state Senator intends to challenge Loebsack for seat

DI STAFF March 5, 2012

Sen. Joe Seng, D-Davenport said he plans to run against Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, according to the Des Moines Register. Seng said he wants to run because he said he believes a moderate Democrat would...

UI vets reflect after former student dies in combat

ANNA THEODOSIS March 5, 2012

The former University of Iowa student killed inAfghanistan last week is believed to be just the second serviceman killed overseas after being deployed from the university since the Vietnam era. Chicago...

Parkinson’s patients dance for therapy

DORA GROTE March 5, 2012

Bob McCown has Parkinson's disease. But it didn't keep him from twisting and turning to Elvis Presley's "All Shook Up " last week. And he wasn't alone.   The 72-year-old is a member of...

Identity theft has continued to rise, but Iowa has stayed at the bottom of the list

JORDYN REILAND March 5, 2012

Identity theft continues to raise countrywide concern, according to a 2011 Federal Trade Commission report, but Iowa faces less of the crime than other states. Iowa, with 1,208 identity theft complaints...

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