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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

Official: apparent decrease in student ambulance calls misleading

DORA GROTE September 15, 2011

Officials said they're unable to find trends in alcohol-related ambulance calls because of a decision to use a new software for tracking those calls. Therefore, Johnson County Public Health Director Doug...

UIHC named to 2011 "Most Wired" list

BRITTANY TREVICK September 15, 2011

Douglas Van Daele compared new technologies in hospitals to the introduction of the stethoscope in 1816. "When the stethoscope was invented, doctors felt it was going to get in the way of patient...

Increasing student loan trouble not at UI

ERIC MOORE September 15, 2011

University of Iowa students pay their bills. That's according to U.S. Department of Education statistics, which show increased problems with student loan payment nationally. UI students, in comparison,...

IC parks commission looks to allow alcohol

JANET LAWLER September 15, 2011

Alcohol consumption has a possibility of going beyond bars, restaurants, and private property in Iowa City following a Parks and Recreation meeting Wednesday. The Parks and Recreation Department discussed...

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...

Mayflower resident assaulted Tuesday

DI STAFF September 15, 2011

A resident of Mayflower Residence Hall was assaulted Tuesday afternoon around 2 p.m. as he was leaving the northeast entrance of the building, according to a press release. The suspect wore a ski mask...

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...