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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Johnson County Ambulance Service requests more funding

AUDREY ROEN November 29, 2011

The Johnson County Ambulance Service last purchased an ambulance during the current fiscal year.   Some Johnson County officials are skeptical about recent requests from the Johnson County Ambulance...

Bruegger’s may reopen after fire investigation

DI STAFF November 29, 2011

Bruegger's Bagel Bakery may once again serve bagels on Iowa Avenue, but not before the investigation into the cause of the fire is complete, an official of the corporate office said on Monday. "They...

UI officials confused on how HawkAlert records are kept

KRISTEN EAST November 29, 2011

University of Iowa officials are apparently confused about how they track performance of HawkAlert — a system set up to warn students of danger which has been criticized for untimely warnings. In...

Iowa City man crafts number-learning tool

SAMANTHA GENTRY November 28, 2011

For 35 years, Ralph Ramer read the scores for statewide education testing. As the lead computer-systems analyst, he didn't like what he saw. It seemed to him that kids were falling behind in math,...

"Sex-positive" shop soon to open in downtown Iowa City

JORDYN REILAND November 28, 2011

Two Iowa City women have found space downtown to open a "sex positive" boutique. Julia Schaefer and Madison Montgomery said the idea came after a late-night conversation about opening a...

Establishments exempt to 21-ordinance may face tighter regulations

ASMAA ELKEURTI November 28, 2011

Iowa City bars and restaurants with exemptions to the 21-ordinance will face stricter regulations if a series of proposed ordinances pass. Officials said the amendments to the exceptions would make...

Iowa City businesses push for local holiday shopping

ERIC MOORE November 28, 2011

Downtown Iowa City business owners have created incentives for holiday shoppers to keep their purchases local this season. And these businesses are making attempts to attract customers through post-Thanksgiving...

"Repeal Obamacare" defines Republican health-care plans in 2012

SAM LANE November 28, 2011

Candidates' Views: Repeal Obamacare. That, at least, is the most common health-care policy proposal from the 2012 Iowa caucus candidates. The slogan dominates candidates' campaign websites and has...

Former Democratic presidential challenger says party unwelcoming

MELISSA DAWKINS November 28, 2011

Presidential hopeful Harry Braun will not participate in the Iowa Democratic caucuses in January, despite a four-month campaign in Iowa. Braun, originally running against President Obama for the Democratic...

GOP candidates look to revamp judicial branch

HAYLEY BRUCE November 28, 2011

DESMOINES — A handful of Republican caucus candidates are taking shots at the judiciary, with one even calling for the elimination of an entire circuit of the federal appeals court. Suggestions...

Panel recommends young boys for controversial vaccine

CHASTITY DILLARD November 28, 2011

Boys as young as 9 may soon be vaccinated against the human papillomavirus — a potential cancer-causing virus passed through sexual activity. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the...

UI environmental leaders skeptical of Coca-Cola’s polar bear campaign

KRISTEN EAST November 28, 2011

Some environmental activists and sustainability advocates at the University of Iowa are skeptical about Coca-Cola's new Arctic Home campaign. The Arctic Home campaign is a partnership between Coca-Cola...

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