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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

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...

Local comedian’s show benefits charities

JORDAN MONTGOMERY December 2, 2011

For the past two years, local comedian Nathan Timmel has hosted a comedy show to raise money for various charities. On Saturday, his third Comedy for Charity show will raise funds for the St. Baldrick's...

Athletics officials discuss new golf and gymnastic facilities

DI STAFF December 2, 2011

The University of Iowa Athletics Department has tentative plans to build a new indoor practice golf facility and practice gymnastic facility. UI officials discussed building a new indoor practice golf...

Iowa City City Council to explore legislative priorities

DI STAFF December 2, 2011

A list of legislative priorities compiled by the Metropolitan Coalition is set to be placed on the Iowa City City Council's agenda for the Dec. 6 work session. The priorities include diversifying revenue...

Hope House resident charged after reportedly being caught with drugs

DI STAFF December 2, 2011

A Coralville man was charged Wednesday with possession of a controlled substance and possession of contraband in a correctional facility after he allegedly tried to conceal prescription drugs during...

IC man charged after denting squad car, kicking officer

DI STAFF December 2, 2011

An Iowa City man faces numerous charges after he allegedly became violent toward his mother Sunday. According to a complaint by Iowa City police, Stephen Mutinda, 20, was at the University of Iowa...

UI student hearing set for bond review

DI STAFF December 2, 2011

A UI student charged with attempted murder will have a hearing for bond review Dec. 5. Brandon Plummer's attorney filed a motion for a bond review hearing Thursday, according to court documents. The...

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...

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...