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

UI officials launch tuition calculator

JORDYN REILAND October 28, 2011

Prospective University of Iowa students and their parents may be able to have a more accurate estimate of college costs. A new financial-aid calculator, which colleges must launch nationwide Saturday,...

Irish voices make their IC debut

CARLY HURWITZ October 28, 2011

The set of the Riverside Theatre feels distant from Iowa City this weekend. The Irish accents emanating from the stage give an impression of being transported around the world to the Aran Island called...

Medical officials: "non-accidental trauma" cause of death in Dykstra murder trial

DI STAFF October 28, 2011

Several medical officials testified Thursday in the Brian Dykstra second-degree murder trial that the death of his 20-month-old adopted child was due to "non-accidental trauma." Doctors and...

Regents OK UI estate sale

DI STAFF October 28, 2011

The state Board of Regents unanimously approved a University of Iowa request to sell university property Thursday. The UI will sell approximately 108.85 acres of farmland — located in Harrison County...

UIHC could face $5.3 million Medicare cut

DORA GROTE October 27, 2011

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics could experience substantial funding cuts if Congress' "Supercommittee" fails to agree upon a plan to cut the federal deficit, UI Health Care officials...

UISG teams with IC to promote campus safety

KRISTEN EAST October 27, 2011

  Bright orange flames engulfed the walls of two rooms placed in Hubbard Park on Wednesday. As the fire spread, Iowa City firefighters were on the scene to extinguish the fires purposely created...

Obama’s plan aims to ease student loan burden

CHASTITY DILLARD October 27, 2011

President Obama's new "Pay As You Earn" plan will lessen the burden of student-loan debt for more than 1.5 million borrowers nationwide. But one expert said that doesn't necessarily mean the...

City Council candidates discuss bike-friendly measures

MARY KATE KNORR October 27, 2011

The Iowa City City Council candidates all agree that maintaining a safe environment for bicyclists is crucial to the reputation of the community. The Think Bicyclists Coalition — a collection of Iowa...

Occupy Iowa City: Neighbors call protest ‘disruptive’

RISHABH R. JAIN October 27, 2011

Iowa City residents living around College Green Park are mixed in their opinions about the ongoing Occupy Iowa City protest in their neighborhood. The demonstration, now in its third week, has seen an...

UIHC promotes genetic cancer screening

MELISSA DAWKINS October 27, 2011

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is working to help local women learn how to wear their "genes." UIHC held its first ever "Feel Comfortable in Your Jeans" event Wednesday...

Iowa City native makes his own diesel fuel

JORDAN MONTGOMERY October 27, 2011

After working at the Hamburg Inn No. 2 for 25 years, "slaving away" over a hot stove, Fugate said he was ready for a change. He started a family and began growing increasingly concerned about...

IC man charged after alleged attack

DI STAFF October 27, 2011

Iowa City police charged a local man after he allegedly attacked a man after knocking on his door. Andy Anderson, 38, 434 Peterson St., was charged Sept. 21 with first-degree burglary. According to a...

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