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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 professor dissects lifespan of a fact

JULIA JESSEN March 22, 2012

The New York Times describes John D'Agata as, "a wolf in journalist's clothing". This is just one comment from a plethora of observations about the University of Iowa nonfiction writing professor's...

Regents approve sales of $25M in bonds

DI STAFF March 22, 2012

The state Board of Regents approved a resolution by the University of Iowa authorizing the sale of $25 million in utility system revenue bonds on Wednesday. The proceeds from the sale will fund improvements...

UIHC officials present updates to Regents

DI STAFF March 22, 2012

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics officials said they're experiencing a slight budget lag at the state Board of Regents meeting Wednesday afternoon. Officials said supply-cost inflation and drug...

Regents approve Field House modifications

DI STAFF March 22, 2012

The state Board of Regents on Wednesday approved the demolition of the current University of Iowa Field House entrance to make way for a new hospital project. "This is a complicated project, but...

Regents approve demolition of 109 River St.

DI STAFF March 22, 2012

The state Board of Regents on Wednesday approved the demolition of 109 River St. as a part of the art-building-replacement project. The building was originally built for use as a fraternity house. The...

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...

A Muscatine woman was charged with assault and interference with official acts

DI STAFF March 22, 2012

A Muscatine woman was charged with assault on an officer and interference with official acts. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Katherine Brooker, 31, was charged Tuesday for allegedly assaulting...

Mason: UI officials won’t give up on new art museum funding

ASMAA ELKEURTI March 22, 2012

The state Board of Regents approved the schematic design and budget for three University of Iowa buildings damaged in the 2008 flood. However, one other structure's fate remains uncertain. The state's...

UISG elections sees first multi-party year in three years

ANNA THEODOSIS March 22, 2012

Two parties will vie for University of Iowa Student Government seats for the upcoming academic term after three years of single-party "contests." Candidates from the parties say they will try...

Local alcohol safety advocates discuss strategic plans for fall

KRISTEN EAST March 22, 2012

Local officials want to see the number of public-intoxication arrests in Iowa City decrease this fall but are split on whether a strategy should only target underage patrons. Roughly 20 members of the...

IC guest lecturer advocates Iowa’s part in stopping nuclear crisis

DEREK KELLISON March 22, 2012

A visiting expert on the Middle East warned about the dangers of pro-war rhetoric in the face of potential nuclear conflict between United States and Iran on Wednesday. During his lecture "The Crisis...

Iowa City to become a tax increment financing district

DI STAFF March 21, 2012

The Iowa City City Council passed an ordinance Tuesday night making the city a tax increment financing district. According to the proposal, the TIF ordinance will allow the city to put new taxes — derived...