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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 plans to make campus “bike-friendly”

DI STAFF June 9, 2011

The University of Iowa plans to make its campus “bike-friendly” to promote sustainability efforts, Facilities Management officials said Wednesday. Iowa City is designated a bike-friendly community,...

Regents approve Butler as Provost

DI STAFF June 9, 2011

The state Board of Regents voted unanimously to appoint interim Provost P. Barry Butler to the position of University of Iowa executive vice president and provost on Wednesday. The appointment is effective...

Council lowers fine for 21-ordinance violators

DI STAFF June 8, 2011

The Iowa City City Council approved a reduction in the fine for first-time violators of the 21-ordinance in a 4-3 vote Tuesday night. Beginning July 1, underage patrons found in a bar after 10 p.m. will...

Funding cut could increase Eastern Iowa flood risk

BRIAN ALBERT June 8, 2011

Potential budget cuts in 2012 and beyond may shut down of roughly 12 flood gauges throughout Iowa, devices that monitor several water variables and are crucial tools for better flood prevention. Local...

UI student shows affinity for abstract art

JONATHAN BENDICKSON June 8, 2011

He’s not Picasso. He’s not even an art major. But University of Iowa sophomore Brian Baker can say something many young local artists can’t — he makes $100 per painting. Baker, who turned 19...

Grassley says N.Y. Dem Weiner should resign

ASSOCIATED PRESS June 8, 2011

NEW YORK — Rep. Anthony Weiner on Monday admitted sending a photo of his crotch to a young woman over Twitter and then lying repeatedly to protect himself. Weiner refused to resign even as Democratic...

Dvorsky calls out Branstad on budget bill

DI STAFF June 8, 2011

Iowa Democratic Party Chairwoman Sue Dvorsky testified before the Iowa House on Tuesday in a public hearing, arguing against the omnibus budget bill proposed by Republicans. Dvorsky said Republicans “didn’t...

More than $1 million granted to Iowa for Transportation

DI STAFF June 8, 2011

Iowa Democratic Party Chairwoman Sue Dvorsky testified before the Iowa House on Tuesday in a public hearing, arguing against the omnibus budget bill proposed by Republicans. Dvorsky said Republicans “didn’t...

Johnson County Supervisor districting dropped

DI STAFF June 8, 2011

The possibility of Johnson County Board of Supervisors being placed in districts has been raised, Supervisor Rod Sullivan said on Tuesday. “It’s a move toward parochialism, and frankly, I’m not...

$1 million Butler Bridge plans approved

DI STAFF June 8, 2011

The Iowa City City Council approved plans for the Butler Bridge Pedestrian Trail on Tuesday night; the project is estimated to cost $1,007,037. The project would connect the Iowa River Corridor Trail...

Regents likely to increase faculty salaries 2 to 4 percent

LUKE VOELZ June 8, 2011

The state Board of Regents will vote today on a proposed 2 percent to 4 percent increase for University of Iowa faculty and administration salaries. While some of the faculty who may see these increases...

Lawmakers call Hamerlinck comments “appalling”

ADAM B SULLIVAN June 8, 2011

The area Statehouse delegation had harsh words for Sen. Shawn Hamerlinck, R-Dixon, who criticized students lobbying for education funding. A handful of Iowa college students visited Des Moines this week...