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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

IC women charged for ripping down posters

DI STAFF December 2, 2011

Police have charged a woman who allegedly tore down "wanted" posters looking for the suspect of the recent attack on an Iowa City police officer. According to a complaint by the Iowa City...

UI saving money with faculty teaching extra courses

MARY KATE KNORR December 1, 2011

University of Iowa officials say they're saving money by hiring adjunct instructors and having current faculty teach more courses. However, the number of permanent faculty at the UI is still rising. The...

Friend describes attempted murder suspect as ‘happy go lucky’

ERIC MOORE December 1, 2011

A high-school friend of University of Iowa student Branden Plummer said the attempted-murder charge against his friend is "absurd." Taylor Webb, 20, was friends with Plummer at Valley High School...

Few GOP hopefuls have clear stance on Middle East

MAX FREUND December 1, 2011

Ron Paul and Jon Huntsman want the troops home, period. The other Republican candidates for president, however, are not so enthusiastic. But candidates aren't the only ones split on how to deal with...

Cancer patients help design new UIHC wing

MARY KATE KNORR December 1, 2011

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics staff marveled Wednesday at the crystal-clear panes of glass and freshly painted beige and teal walls of the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center's new clinic...

Local recognize 23rd World AIDS Day

CHASTITY DILLARD December 1, 2011

Two thousand Iowans have been infected by HIV/AIDS since the first case was reported in the United States in 1981. In recognition of World AIDS day, organizations in the Johnson County community want...

Johnson County Supervisors debate JECC budget

MATT STARNS December 1, 2011

The Johnson County supervisors aren't keen on increasing the budget for the county's emergency communication center. During an informal meeting Wednesday, the Board of Supervisors said it doesn't want...

UI alumnus runs authentic African restaurant

CARLY HURWITZ December 1, 2011

The walls of the restaurant Elikia, 118 Second St. Suite C, in Coralville are adorned with photographs of leaders and icons of African and African-American descent. The faces of Nelson Mandela, President...

Councilors, community discontent about Roosevelt demolishing

DI STAFF December 1, 2011

Those attending the Wednesday joint meeting among the Iowa City School District, Iowa City City Council, and Johnson County Board of Supervisors expressed discontent at the idea of closing Roosevelt...

Johnson County supervisors select architect for Justice Center

DI STAFF December 1, 2011

Neumann Monson Architects has been hired to design the new Justice Center going up near the Johnson County Courthouse. The firm is doing a pre-schematic design for the new center for a flat rate of...

IC man charged after allegedly threatening to kill wife, himself

DI STAFF December 1, 2011

An Iowa City man was charged with first-degree harassment after he allegedly threatened to kill himself and his wife. According to a complaint by Iowa City police, Brett Ayers, 49, allegedly called...

UISG prepares to lobby at 2012 legislative session

KRISTEN EAST November 30, 2011

University of Iowa students must build relationships with elected officials when lobbying for funds. That's one message UI student leaders and state legislators are attempting to convey as the 2012...

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