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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

Dvorsky accuses Branstad of “petty politics” over Miles’ resignation

LUKE VOELZ July 12, 2011

Some officials are blaming “petty politics” for the resignations of state Board of Regents President David Miles and President Pro Tem Jack Evans. Miles announced his resignation as regents’ president...

Gingrich won’t commit to controversial Family Leader pledge

IAN STEWART July 12, 2011

During his visit to the University of Iowa on Monday, Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich avoided committing to a “Marriage Vow” that has drawn national attention. GOP candidates Michele...

UIHC completes first artificial heart implant

BRITTANY TREVICK July 12, 2011

One University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics heart patient’s life has been extended thanks to a successful artificial heart implant. UIHC physicians completed the state’s first Total Artificial Heart...

Canine-aided reading program sees rising participation

LUKE VOELZ July 11, 2011

Annie the corgi sprawled across the Iowa City Public Library’s story-time room, occasionally tilting her head toward a reading of “Cowgirl Kate.” The 6-year-old service dog, whose therapy-dog license...

Iowa City, UI look to diversify downtown with UniverCity

BRITTANY TREVICK July 11, 2011

As the Iowa City City Council prepares to vote on the sale of a seventh property at its meeting Tuesday, officials of the UniverCity program have begun planning for an expansion. “We’d like to continue...

Iowa investor project names Obama early 2012 leader

KATIE HEINE July 11, 2011

Traders are taking a gamble on the Democratic Party. Investors participating in an Internet-based, real-money market predict President Obama has a 57.5 percent chance of being re-elected in the 2012...

Iowa man walks across the state to raise disabilities awareness

CHASTITY DILLARD July 11, 2011

Dale Hankins, 59, a big man with long, white hair slicked back into a ponytail and a scruffy, white beard, shuffled slowly along the sidewalk. This is good practice, because he is walking across Iowa. “I...

Man receives sixth domestic violence charge

DI STAFF July 11, 2011

Iowa City police arrested a local man for his sixth domestic-abuse charge after he allegedly attacked the his fiancée. Torrence Pettis, 39, 1960 Broadway Apt. 11A, was charged July 9 with domestic-abuse...

UI to receive Environmental Excellence award

DI STAFF July 11, 2011

The University of Iowa will receive Environment Excellence award from Gov. Terry Brandstad Aug. 1 for UI officials sustainability efforts, according to a press release. UI officials have been committed...

Tippie College of Business uses social media in application process

BRITTANY TREVICK July 8, 2011

The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business has garnered plenty of attention recently for a new web-based initiative, but leaders in other UIprograms say the idea isn’t likely to catch on. College...

Local businessman channels inner comic book character

SETH ROBERTS July 8, 2011

Eric Vance really likes comics. The self-described “Marvel head,” a reference to his favorite comic-book company, decorated his workplace with posters depicting such characters as Thor and Captain...

Hope House escapee caught, girlfriend arrested

DI STAFF July 8, 2011

Alajuwon Johnson, who reportedly escaped from the Hope House during work leave almost three weeks ago, was caught Thursday and placed in the Johnson County Jail, according to jail officials. The 27-year-old...