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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

Former UI administrator’s lawsuit dismissed

BETH BRATSOS February 2, 2012

The case of a former University of Iowa vice president who sued the university for wrongful termination and defamation was dismissed Wednesday. Phillip Jones, a former UI vice president for Student...

UI settles sexual misconduct case

SAM LANE February 2, 2012

The University of Iowa has reached a settlement in the case of a former student who said then-political-science Professor Arthur Miller traded grades for sexual favors. The settlement, worth $130,000,...

Dancers set sights on breaking $10 million mark

BETH BRATSOS February 2, 2012

University of Iowa Dance Marathon leaders say they plan to outdo themselves again this year. Since Dance Marathon started at the UI 19 years ago, the organization has set a fundraising record each...

IC locals want sustainable community

CHASTITY DILLARD February 2, 2012

Locals residents want Iowa City officials to focus on sustainability efforts in the coming decade. "I want the city to increase walkability," said resident Judith Pascoe. "I want them...

UI students look to develop gay fraternity on campus

LOGAN EDWARDS February 2, 2012

A group of University of Iowa students hopes to bring the campus its first gay, bisexual, and progressive fraternity. Organizers with Delta Lambda Phi are working toward becoming a greek colony at...

Researcher: Genetics impacts everyone

AUDREY DWYER February 2, 2012

  Popular genetics affects everyone. That's the message of Spencer Wells, the director of the National Geographic Genographic Project, who described to University of Iowa students on Wednesday how...

UI College of Law alumnus walked coast to coast

JORDAN MONTGOMERY February 2, 2012

University of Iowa College of Law alumnus Tyler Coulson had no experience with long-distance hiking before he left his job at a big law firm in Chicago to walk from Delaware to California. After two...

Man charged with assault outside a local gas station

DI STAFF February 2, 2012

An Iowa City man was charged with assault after he allegedly was involved in a fight outside a downtown convenience store. Joseph Upchurch, 19, 710 Westgate Drive, was charged Wednesday with assault...

Pedestrian hit by car Tuesday night

DI STAFF February 2, 2012

A pedestrian was hit by a car near the intersection of Iowa Avenue and Gilbert Street around 6 p.m. Tuesday, according to reports. Iowa City police Sgt. Vicki Lalla said the pedestrian hit by a car...

Police: Neighborhood director failed to report alleged sexual assault

DI STAFF February 2, 2012

A director of the Broadway Neighborhood Center was arrested and charged Wednesday after she allegedly failed to report a sexual assault. Susan Freeman-Murdah, 44, 217 Woodridge Ave., was charged with...

Occupy Iowa City shifting focus to Southeast side

JENNY EARL February 1, 2012

Occupy Iowa City organizers want to shift their focus away from College Green Park. One place they're looking to be active is the Southeast Side of Iowa City. The Occupy protest started in College...

National survey ranks Iowa City high in levels of pedestrian commuters

ALYSSA BERGAMINI February 1, 2012

A report released Tuesday named Iowa City one of the nation's top cities for pedestrians, and Iowa City officials want to further expand walkers' options. The survey, conducted by the Rails and Trails...

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