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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

UI College Republicans ignore controversy over ‘Conservative Coming Out Week’

DORA GROTE April 5, 2012

Quentin Marquez stood grasping a sign as a fellow College Republican offered cupcakes to those who presented their IDs. The activity, supporting voter-ID laws, is one in a series of activities the group...

Renowned local artist Mauricio Lasansky dies at 97

LOGAN EDWARDS April 5, 2012

University of Iowa Professor Virginia Myers worked with Mauricio Lasansky for many years — in fact, he was the reason why she decided to study at Iowa. "He was one of the greatest people in my...

Iowa City to buy iPads for city councilors, following state trend

KRISTEN EAST April 5, 2012

The Iowa City City Council will soon be paperless, and several local and state officials say the sustainability initiative is a trend among Iowa cities statewide. Iowa City city councilors unanimously...

UI Middle East courses expanding

DEREK KELLISON April 5, 2012

University of Iowa courses are expanding to meet an increasing level of student interest as the political atmosphere continues to evolve in the Middle East. Since 2001, UI political-science professors...

New federal loan regulations could impact study abroad

BETH BRATSOS April 5, 2012

A University of Iowa official said UI students won't likely feel the effects of new federal student-loan regulations that some experts fear are minimizing geographic options for studying abroad. But other...

Clery Act expansion to give more accurate picture of campus safety

ASMAA ELKEURTI April 5, 2012

A possible expansion of the Clery Act requiring higher-education institutions to file reports on domestic violence would allow students to get a better idea of the school's campus safety, University of...

Johnson County sees slight drop in health ranking

CHASTITY DILLARD April 5, 2012

Johnson County officials say they aren't worried about the county's health, despite a 3-point drop in the 2012 national County Health Rankings project study. "Johnson County has always looked favorably...

Local TV host has finger on Iowa City’s pulse

ANNA THEODOSIS April 5, 2012

Yale Cohn lights up his American Spirit cigarette while sitting on a bench waving to someone he recognizes across the street. "I love the many benches downtown," he said. "I like that...

Ex-nurse charged with possession of prescription drugs, forging documents

DI STAFF April 5, 2012

A Cedar Rapids woman was charged with second-degree theft, tampering with records, and possession of prescription drugs. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Rose Hayslett, 58, was charged March...

City moves on animal shelter plans

DI STAFF April 4, 2012

The Iowa City City Council approved preliminary architectural design plans and cost-sharing agreements Tuesday for the facility replacing the Animal Care and Adoption Center, which was heavily damaged...

Artist Lasansky dies at 97

DI STAFF April 4, 2012

Well-known printmaker Mauricio Lasansky died at age 97 in his Iowa City home Monday, the Associated Press has reported. Lasanksy was best known for his work The Nazi Drawings, which depicted the horrors...

ECGPS elects 2012-2013 executive officers

DI STAFF April 4, 2012

The University of Iowa's Executive Council of Graduate and Professional Students announced Tuesday night the winners of its election for next year's leaders. Michael Appel was elected as president for...