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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

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...

Occupy Iowa City members plan a May Day event

CHASTITY DILLARD April 30, 2012

The May Day holiday will become a rallying point for the Occupy organization both in Iowa City and nationally as protests are expected to sprout up again Tuesday. "We are living through some pretty...

Local woman leads support group

DORA GROTE April 30, 2012

Judi Gust dedicates her life to keeping the Eastern Iowa Parkinson's Disease Support Group enthusiastic and active, with a passion for nursing and helping others. "What is so neat about this group...

A North Liberty man was charged with allegedly possessing six pounds of marijuana

DI STAFF April 30, 2012

A North Liberty man has been arrested for allegedly possessing six pounds of marijuana. Timothy Coleman, 21, North Liberty was charged April 26 with a controlled-substance violation and a tax-stamp violation. According...

Tang will be represented by two new lawyers

DI STAFF April 30, 2012

Peng Tang, an Iowa City man charged with first-degree kidnapping, has changed attorneys. Tang, 21, 923 E. College St. No. 8, will now be represented by Eric Tindal and Clemens Erdahl, according to online...

"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...

Locals support proposed state-wide bullying hotline

DORA GROTE April 27, 2012

Mental-health advocates support a local legislator's move to expand crisis services into a statewide bullying-specific hotline. Rep. Mary Mascher, D-Iowa City, proposed the hotline last week in the Legislature,...

Professor who wrote UI’s first women’s studies textbook to retire after 41 years

KATHRYN-KELLY OLIN April 27, 2012

University of Iowa Professor Linda Kerber read from her book Women's America to her class in Schaeffer Hall one last time on Thursday. "The next time you hear a generalization, I want you to pick...