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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

Global awareness increases free cancer screenings

DEREK KELLISON April 26, 2012

Physicians across the globe were saying "open wide" for Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer Awareness Week this week. The event is an effort to raise awareness of the probability of cancer through...

Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature names Kenyon as interim director

DI STAFF April 26, 2012

John Kenyon was named as the Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature interim executive director Wednesday, according to a press release. He is scheduled to take the position May 14. Kenyon will replace former...

SSMID board announces name change

DI STAFF April 26, 2012

A local downtown organization has a new name. The Downtown Iowa City Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District has changed its name to the Iowa City Downtown District, according to a release from...

Second suspect arrested in Creekside Market robbery

DI STAFF April 26, 2012

A second man has beencharged with robbing an Iowa City market. Dantriel Ware, 18, 913 Harlocke St., was charged March 12 with assault with use or display of a weapon, going armed with intent, and first-degree...

Man charged with criminal mischief after headbutting a patrol car

DI STAFF April 26, 2012

A man was charged earlier this week after he allegedly headbutted a police car. Rakeem Eberhart, 23, North Liberty, was charged Tuesday with second-degree criminal mischief. According to a North Liberty...

President Obama’s UI visit spurs student loan discussion

KRISTEN EAST April 26, 2012

University of Iowa students came out in full force Wednesday afternoon to hear President Barack Obama discuss college affordability and student debt. "Helping more young people afford college should...

Local eight-year-old meets Obama

KRISTEN EAST April 26, 2012

Antoine Williams wants to be president one day. The 8-year-old Coralville resident may have to wait a few years, but Antoine took one step closer to achieving his dream Wednesday when he met President...

Obama talks student debt and job prospects with five UI undergrads

DI STAFF April 26, 2012

Five University of Iowa students had the opportunity to sit down with President Barack Obama to discuss federal student loans before his address at the Field House Wednesday afternoon. The students spoke...

Demonstrators: Obama policies increase U.S. deficit

ASMAA ELKEURTI April 26, 2012

While thousands of President Barack Obama's supporters waited hours to hear the president speak, a handful of conservatives stood across from the University of Iowa Field House holding anti-Obama signs. Many...

UI College Republicans, IC Americans for Prosperity to protest Obama speech

DI STAFF April 25, 2012

The University of Iowa College Republicans and the Iowa City branch of Americans for Prosperity will protest beginning at 11 a.m. today. UI College Republicans President Kelsey Boehm said the two organizations...

Ahead of UI visit, Obama calls for delay on federal student loan interest rate hike

KRISTEN EAST April 25, 2012

University of Iowa and White House officials stressed the importance of bipartisan support for student loans and college affordability in light of President Obama's visit to campus today. Obama will...

Philanthropy supporters: Weak economy will encourage donations to higher ed

DORA GROTE April 25, 2012

Yellow ribbons, bows, and flags speckled the University of Iowa campus on Tuesday. These decorations marked UI buildings with one thing in common — they were all made possible by philanthropic donations.   As...