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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

MidAmerican Energy sparks controversy over recent nuclear energy plans

BAJ VISSER February 1, 2012

Despite nuclear-power legislation running into legislative roadblock Tuesday, questions still linger about MidAmerican Energy's nuclear-energy plans. The Des Moines-based company said it has formed...

Board of Regents agenda: Flood progress, $2M robot, ed program cut

DI STAFF February 1, 2012

Construction on the UI Children's Hospital is slated to begin in October, according to a UI presentation to be given to the regents at their meeting next week. The presentation outlines long-term plans...

Dance Marathon: Families raise funds through projects

AUDREY DWYER February 1, 2012

Wearing a bow tie, playing a round of golf, or cooking a midweek meal can now help support Dance Marathon. This year, a few Dance Marathon families have developed independent projects to raise money for...

Branstad proposes returning $20 million to Iowa regent universities

RANA MOUSTAFA January 31, 2012

Gov. Terry Branstad on Monday announced plans to restore $20 million in public-university funding, but some regents and legislators say it's not enough. Regent Robert Downer said the state Board of...

Nurse Practitioner brings fun to the hospital

CHASTITY DILLARD January 31, 2012

Every day, Mary Schlapkohl wears a red I AM LOVED button pinned to the straps of her ID-card, dangling around her neck. "A teenage girl gave this to me," the 50-year-old said, clutching...

Instructor/course evaluations to be moved online

KRISTEN EAST January 31, 2012

Cayla Gorsh wants to know exactly what's in store before she signs up for University of Iowa courses. As early as this coming fall, she and other interested students may be able to go online to view...

Morale Captains in Training will shadow older captains

JORDYN REILAND January 31, 2012

Joe Eckrich wants to one day attend the University of Iowa and participate in the Dance Marathon. The North Liberty student participated in the Dance Marathon's Morale Captain in Training program...

Iowa legislators use surplus to fund education program

CHASTITY DILLARD January 31, 2012

Iowa legislators plan to put $1.3 million in additional funds in the Iowa National Guard Education Assistance Program through surplus money from last year's budget. Sen. Herman Quirmbach, D-Ames, who...

Iowa legislators want to spark discussion about legalizing medicinal marijuana

BAJ VISSER January 31, 2012

Even those who support marijuana legalization admit this probably won't be their year in Iowa. At least one Iowa Senate Republican is calling on lawmakers to consider legislation to legalize pot for...

UI libraries look to curb replacement costs for unreturned books

BETH BRATSOS January 31, 2012

A growing wave of scholarly publications on the web means University of Iowa students are less at risk for fees that come from damaged or lost material. University Librarian Nancy Baker said book-replacement...

Johnson County supervisor Harney will seek re-election

DI STAFF January 31, 2012

Johnson County Supervisor Pat Harney said he will seek re-election this year. "I want to continue serving the citizens of our community," he said. "There's been some challenges here...

UI officials to provide community with flood recovery updates

DI STAFF January 31, 2012

University of Iowa officials will hold a community update on flood-recovery efforts for the Hancher Auditorium, the music facilities, the Art Building, and the IMU. The event will be held at 6:30 p.m....