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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

Police investigate robbery at Papa Murphy’s Pizza

DI STAFF March 23, 2012

The Iowa City police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying suspects following a robbery at Papa Murphy's Pizza, 2300 Muscatine Ave last month. According to an Iowa City press release,...

Former UI provost resigns from University of Illinois presidency

DI STAFF March 23, 2012

Former University of Iowa Provost Michael Hogan has resigned from his current position as president of the University of Illinois-Champaign/Urbana. According to a University of Illinois press release,...

Four new members appointed to UNESCO board

DI STAFF March 23, 2012

The Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature organization has added four members to its Board of Directors. The new members are City Councilor and University of Iowa Professor Emeritus Jim Throgmorton, Agate...

Journalism building briefly evacuated due to fumes

DI STAFF March 23, 2012

Students, faculty, and staff in the Adler Journalism Building were evacuated around 1:20 p.m. Thursday because of fumes in the building. Bruce McAvoy, the fire-safety coordinator at the University of...

Trial date set in UI law school discrimination case

DI STAFF March 23, 2012

The trial date has been set in a discrimination case involving the former dean of the University of Iowa law school. Lawyer Teresa Wagner said former Dean Carolyn Jones did not hire her when she applied...

Some officials skeptical of Iowa House bill to freeze universities’ tuition

JORDYN REILAND March 23, 2012

A proposed tuition freeze passed the House Appropriations Committee unanimously Wednesday, even as state officials from both parties said the legislation could result in further education cuts. The committee...

Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity helps local families weatherize homes

ELISE DILGER March 23, 2012

Old homes in Iowa City can face drastic heat loss when standing up to the elements — a problem a few local organizations are looking to fix. The Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity is weatherizing homes...

Group raises awareness for clean tap water

ELDON GIANNAKOUROS March 23, 2012

People conversed and swayed to the music of a small concert in Public Space One near a painting of a little girl in a yellow and red sari kneeling near a tap, pursing her lips in hope of catching a drop...

UI lags in special programs for Autistic students

JENNY EARL March 23, 2012

Colleges have started to develop special programs geared toward students with autism, but the University of Iowa — which only has 12 registered students who suffer from autism — hasn't followed suit. With...

The Java House plans to open sister company

LOGAN EDWARDS March 23, 2012

The Java House will soon add a new restaurant next door, and some University of Iowa business officials said the move could play to an untapped food market. Java House President and owner Tara Cronbaugh...

Johnson County officials hope to work with Iowa Flood Center

BETH BRATSOS March 23, 2012

Johnson County officials will soon apply to work with the Iowa Flood Center for the first time. County supervisors said Thursday they will sign an application to partake in a research project sponsored...

Regents approve increasing parking ramp violation fees

DI STAFF March 22, 2012

The state Board of Regents on Wednesday approved a proposal to increase parking-ramp fees at the three regent universities. Some of the proposed increases would call for a $200 fine instead of a $100...