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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

Regents to consider naming policy for university buildings

DI STAFF December 5, 2011

The state Board of Regents at its meeting this week will consider requiring centers named after elected officials to hold off until that officials is out of office. The proposed revisions to the Regents'...

Woman charged with burglary, abuse intent

DI STAFF December 5, 2011

A North Liberty woman was charged Dec. 3 with first-degree burglary and domestic-abuse assault with intent after she allegedly broke into a residence with the intention of assaulting her ex-boyfriend,...

UI student charged with assault

DI STAFF December 5, 2011

A University of Iowa student was charged with assault causing bodily injury Dec. 3 after an alleged altercation in his Reinow dorm room. According to a complaint by UI police, Evan Bridwell, 18, was...

Man charged with possession of cocaine

DI STAFF December 5, 2011

An Iowa City man was charged Dec. 3 with possession of crack cocaine with intent to deliver and failure to affix a tax stamp to a taxable substance after officers conducted a consent search of the vehicle...

Officials expect increased Insight Bowl travel

SAM LANE December 5, 2011

Ticket and travel package sales for the Hawkeyes' trip to the Insight Bowl this year will increase over last year, officials predict. The Hawkeyes learned Sunday night they're heading back to Tempe,...

Former DI reporter wins Hearst

DI STAFF December 5, 2011

Regina Zilbermints, a former Daily Iowan reporter and Metro editor, recently received a Hearst Journalism Award. According to a Dec. 2 press release from the Hearst Foundation, Zilbermints placed fifth...

UI breast milk bank reaches low levels

DORA GROTE December 5, 2011

Twin boys. Two pounds. Two and a half months early. Tightly nestled in mother's embrace, with their miniature hands pressed gently against their tiny faces, Piers and Paul received a dose of human...

Iowa caucus candidates want to secure border and restrict immigration

ASMAA ELKEURTI December 5, 2011

Most GOP candidates eyeing the party's presidential nomination want to secure the United States against illegal immigration. A fence that would surround the southern border is one solution most candidates...

Police officer allegedly fired at armed man

DI STAFF December 5, 2011

Iowa City police have placed an officer on paid administrative leave after he fired a handgun at an armed subject early Sunday morning. According to a release by police, officers responded to 1009...

UI athletics aims to hire diverse employees

DORA GROTE December 2, 2011

University of Iowa Athletics Department officials said Thursday said they are "working hard" to diversify the staff. The Athletics Department has just under 200 full-time employees, including...

Historic Sutliff bridge to be rebuilt

AUDREY ROEN December 2, 2011

To the community of Sutliff — located approximately 12 miles northeast of Iowa City — an old bridge heavily damaged three years ago was more than just a way to walk from one bank of the Cedar River...

New study reveals IC spending power

ASMAA ELKEURTI December 2, 2011

Research recently released by the city shows Iowa City's economic potential is substantial and may be more attractive for businesses than what prior census counts show. Divaris Real Estate has worked...