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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

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...

UI, Iowa City communities marches to raise awareness of sexual assault

LOGAN EDWARDS April 25, 2012

Crowds began to gather Tuesday as dusk fell upon the Pentacrest. In front of the crowd, local women stood before a microphone and shared stories of sexual assault against them or their loved ones.   The...

UI community gathers in Hubbard Park for protest against discrimination

CHASTITY DILLARD April 25, 2012

David Ternier stretched his arms wide above him, titled his head skyward and wailed. The University of Iowa junior hollered at the top of his lungs with a smile on his face Tuesday night during the finale...

UIHC sees increase in cardiac catheterization procedures

JENNY EARL April 25, 2012

Catheters are becoming a popular alternative to invasive surgery at the University of Iowa. "Nowadays, we do much more interventions here," said Thomas Scholz, a UI professor of pediatric cardiology....

Iowa, Johnson County substance abuse numbers higher than national averages

JORDYN REILAND April 25, 2012

Iowans may be spending more than most people across the country in substance-abuse-related issues, Iowa health officials say. According to the Iowa Department of Public Health, substance abuse costs people...

Local pizza delivery driver robbed

DI STAFF April 25, 2012

Police responded to a report that a pizza-delivery person had been robbed Monday evening. According to an Iowa City police press release, police officials responded to the 1700 block of DeForest Avenue...

Local man charged with first-degree harassment

DI STAFF April 25, 2012

A local man has been charged with first-degree harassment. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Larry Billman, 45, 121 N. Van Buren No. 11, was charged Monday. On April 22 at approximately 11...

UI students partake in first Two Dollar Challenge on campus

LOGAN EDWARDS April 24, 2012

Two-and-a-half dozen eggs, one bag of black beans, one bag of brown rice, and a six-pack of Ramen noodles.   Jonathan Wesler carefully selected the smorgasbord of food Monday night, preparing to...

Phil’s Day celebrates philanthropic efforts to the UI

KRISTEN EAST April 24, 2012

One of the first things Hilery Livengood did after completing a master's in journalism was make a contribution to the organization that boosted her career. "I was just out of grad school and shouldn't...

Iowa regent universities see decrease last year in average student debt

ANNA THEODOSIS April 24, 2012

Student debt at the Iowa Board of Regents' universities has decreased in the last year. However, it has increased on average over the past decade. According to an April 2011 regents' report on financial...

UI community celebrates retiring Dean Maxson

DEREK KELLISON April 24, 2012

Members of the University of Iowa and the Iowa City community crowded under a tent on the Pentacrest on Monday afternoon in respect of a longtime UI dean. Iowa City Mayor Matt Hayek opened the ceremony...

Local police officials discuss downtown safety in wake of death near ISU’s VEISHEA

BETH BRATSOS April 24, 2012

In the wake of a death during Iowa State University's annual VEISHEA celebration, Iowa City police said calls to the department locally also tend to increase during such events as football that draw crowds...