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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

Mason calls UI "stepping stone" for those looking to transition to new careers

ASMAA ELKEURTI March 30, 2012

University of Iowa President Sally Mason said the university's role as a gateway to future leadership positions could reflect positively on the school given the number of administrative openings on campus. The...

Q&A: Mason talks tuition freeze, flood recovery

DI STAFF March 30, 2012

The Daily Iowan: What are your thoughts on the tuition freeze? President Mason: Let me say a couple things about tuition and let me start with tuition generally. The Board of Regents sets tuition. Obviously...

Volunteer program provides assistance to patients and pets

DORA GROTE March 29, 2012

Helen Richerson sat quietly in her chair enjoying the company of her dog, Bella, giving her puppy-dog kisses. Richerson said she has been a pet-lover since she was 7 years old but caring for her pets has...

Biden touts manufacturing jobs, criticizes GOP opponents in Davenport

CHASTITY DILLARD March 29, 2012

DAVENPORT — Vice President Joe Biden stressed that revitalizing the manufacturing industry is key to rebuilding the nation's middle class while also striking out at Republican presidential-nomination...

European Union Ambassador: Debt crisis has global and economic impact

KRISTEN EAST March 29, 2012

The European Union's ambassador to the United States called upon Iowans to recognize the local and global impact of the European debt crisis, noting the long-standing relationship between the United States...

Washington native has a flame for fire

JORDYN REILAND March 29, 2012

Dozens of unopened Matchbox cars line the large shelves in Bruce McAvoy's office. The UI fire-safety coordinator has collected them since he was a boy, and he said the tradition has continued with his...

First candidate forum for Liberal Arts dean today

DI STAFF March 29, 2012

Chaden Djalali, the first candidate in the University of Iowa's search for a new dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, will hold a public forum at 4 p.m. today in W290 Chemistry Building. Djalali...

Sen. Joe Seng will appear on June primary ballot

DI STAFF March 29, 2012

Sen. Joe Seng, D-Davenport, will appear on the June primary ballot for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District, according to the Des Moines Register. This comes after a state election panel dismissed a complaint...

Johnson County on mental health service waitlist

JENNY EARL March 28, 2012

Those seeking mental-health aid in Johnson County may have to wait. The county has joined 10 others placing such residents on a waiting list this year for mental-health services. And after the Iowa Legislative...

Apartments Downtown plaintiffs to take charges to small claims court

ELDON GIANNAKOUROS March 28, 2012

Sophie Borer knew she was not allowed to bring a pet to her apartment complex on South Johnson Street, but she didn't expect a short visit from her father and dog would lead to more than $1,000 in fines...

Local bar owners enforce alcohol compliance training

KRISTEN EAST March 28, 2012

Local bar owners believe the state's first online alcohol-training course will help curb underage drinking in Iowa City. The state Alcoholic Beverages Division launched I-PACT — the Iowa Program for...

JECC director resigns

DI STAFF March 28, 2012

Gary Albrecht resigned Monday as the second executive director of the Johnson County Joint Emergency Communications Center. Albrecht went on medical leave last week for undisclosed reasons, and he officially...