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

Council hopeful Mitchell runs on sustainability

ASMAA ELKEURTI September 15, 2011

Iowa City City Council candidate Jarrett Mitchell wants voters. But even if they don't vote for him — a candidate becoming increasingly defined by his sustainability goals — he just wants them to...

UI freshman relishes creative handshakes

JORDAN MONTGOMERY September 15, 2011

University of Iowa freshman Stefan Juran uses a new take on an old trick to make introductions a little more interesting. It's a common occurrence. One person goes in for a normal handshake or high-five,...

UI faculty and staff to receive job value info

DI STAFF September 15, 2011

University of Iowa faculty and staff will receive information about their estimated market zone value on Sept. 26, said Kevin Ward, the UI assistant vice president for Human Resources, at the UI Staff...

UI looks to help int’l students find jobs

RISHABH R. JAIN September 14, 2011

University of Iowa departments are teaming up to improve job opportunities for international students. And with a record number of international students at the university this fall, students said they’re...

Noise complaints flood Iowa City police after on-campus concert

MELISSA DAWKINS September 14, 2011

In light of concerns raised by Iowa City community members, University of Iowa and Iowa City officials intend to re-evaluate policies on noise. Iowa City officials received 20 noise complaints about the...

Mason: Growing enrollment will soothe dwindling state support

KRISTEN EAST September 14, 2011

University of Iowa President Sally Mason lauded campus flood recovery and talked about rising tuition during her State of theUniversity address on Tuesday night. Mason told UI student leaders the university...

Iowa City school board election yields near-record turnout

JORDYN REILAND September 14, 2011

Only one incumbent School Board member will return to the Iowa City School Board following Tuesday’s election, which brought a near-record number of voters to polls in Johnson County. Johnson County...

Hawkeye Marching Band director loves Big Ten

BEN SCHUFF September 14, 2011

A framed poster titled “Bands of the Big Ten” hangs on the wall in Kevin Kastens’ office. The poster features photos of Big Ten bands in their signature formations — the Hawkeye Marching Band...

University Heights residents call for vote on development

JANET LAWLER September 14, 2011

Development controversy in University Heights continued to broil Tuesday night over development issues with One University Place and the Tax Increment Financing plan Maxwell Construction wants to fund...

Iowa City spending $15,000 on downtown survey

JENNY EARL September 14, 2011

A community survey is the most recent step in Iowa City officials’ data collecting to improve the downtown area. The survey is designed to allow community members, faculty, staff, and students to provide...

Hawks Nest presents mission statement

DI STAFF September 14, 2011

The Hawks Nest collaborated with at least nine of the 12 Big Ten schools this summer to adopt the new Big Ten mission statement. More than 50 delegates attended the conference in the summer to produce...

Faculty Senate OKs Anti-Retaliation Policy

DI STAFF September 14, 2011

UI officials voted on and approved faculty and Senate committee replacements as well as updates to the Anti-Retaliation Policy during Tuesday’s first Faculty Senate meeting of the semester. Kevin Ward,...

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