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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

Iowa City School District moves industrial technology programs

ELDON GIANNAKOUROS March 27, 2012

A transitional phase has taken Iowa City School District technology programs away from the City High base and moved them to the district's physical plant and Southeast Junior High. Superintendent Steve...

Iowa health officials prepare for the possibility of a measles outbreak

JENNY EARL March 27, 2012

University of Iowa health officials say the number of international students and students traveling abroad at the UI leaves the university at risk for infection. "Given that students travel much...

Mock fraternity seeks to fight bullying on campus

JORDAN NICHOLSON March 27, 2012

Two University of Iowa freshmen are launching an effort to "create unity" and combat bullying on campus. "BRO: It's chill," said Pete Sarelas, who started Beta Rho Omega — a mock...

Local man sentenced for distribution of child pornography

DI STAFF March 27, 2012

An Iowa City man was sentenced for distribution of child pornography this week. Ryan Felts, 27, was sentenced to 60 months in prison for distribution of child pornography on March 23, according to a press...

State and local officials split on necessity of Iowa public info board

KRISTEN EAST March 26, 2012

Officials in the Iowa Ombudsman's Office have seen falling numbers of public-records requests and complaints over the last four years. Some state officials said the decrease is due to the variety of departments...

UIHC residency programs to undergo new teaching requirements

DEREK KELLISON March 26, 2012

Tony Klappa skimmed through patient records at his computer, verifying the patients' prescriptions before calling up the pharmacy to place the prescription. But medical residents following Klappa, a fifth-year...

Democratic Party delegate candidate plans to tour Iowa

CHASTITY DILLARD March 26, 2012

Political experts said though the methods of Tim Judd — campaigning in Iowa for a Democratic Party national-delegate position — are unusual, they may be beneficial to him and the public. Judd began...

Officials say student involvement is needed to support diversity

ANNA THEODOSIS March 26, 2012

Some students in multicultural organizations at the University of Iowa say they would like more opportunities to advocate for their presence on campus. "[The UI] gave us a kiosk in the mall, but...

Playboy magazine looks for "Girls of the Big Ten" in Iowa City

DI STAFF March 26, 2012

Staff from Playboy magazine are visiting the University of Iowa campus. The magazine's "Girls of" issue, published annually in October, features one to two women from each campus in different...

Iowa city man charged with failing to register as sex offender

DI STAFF March 26, 2012

According to an Iowa City police report, Michael Howard, 57, address unknown, was arrested March 23 and charged with third-degree burglary and failing to register at the Sex Offender Registry on March...

State senator Seng receives objection for US House run

DI STAFF March 26, 2012

The Iowa Secretary of State's Office received an objection March 23 to the nomination petition of Sen. Joe Seng, D-Davenport, to run for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. The objection was contained...

Coralville man killed in crash

DI STAFF March 26, 2012

A 28-year-old Coralville man died on March 23 aftering being involved in a motorcycle crash on Highway 6. Johnathan Hintz, 28, of Coralville was pronounced dead after being transported to the University...