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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

Gupta praises UI’s research, values

NINA EARNEST May 2, 2011

University of Iowa provost candidate Yash Gupta says he intends to stay at the UI if he is selected for the position. Gupta, the current dean of Johns Hopkins Carey School of Business, fielded questions...

Audit asks for more attention on coaches recruiting

ARIANA WITT May 2, 2011

An internal audit of the University of Iowa Athletics Department recommended that department officials increase their monitoring of on- and off-campus NCAA recruiting activities. The UI Office of Internal...

Spotlight: Two brothers are among the top climbers for their age

BEN WOLFSON May 2, 2011

Isaac Pyle leans over and helps younger brother Owen Pyle into his harness, meticulously double-checking every knot. The 11-year old helps fasten the rope to the harness and then stands back, preparing...

Grad student loans face cuts

ALISON SULLIVAN May 2, 2011

Losing subsidized Stafford Loans could seriously harm the graduate students who depend on the funding source for their education, higher-education officials say. The federal loans are just one of the...

Stutsman to run for state House

DI STAFF May 2, 2011

Johnson County Board of Supervisor Sally Stutsman said she plans to run for an Iowa House seat in the 2012 election. Stutsman plans to run in House District 77, a new district that includes a larger portion...

Fire causes $75,000 in damages

DI STAFF May 2, 2011

The Iowa City Fire Department is investigating the cause of a fire that occurred early Sunday morning. According to a press release, the Iowa City Fire Department responded to a fire at 434 S. Johnson...

Daily Iowan TV wins awards

DI STAFF May 2, 2011

Daily Iowan Television won 14 awards from the Iowa Broadcast News Association, including three first place finishes. The awards ceremony took place April 30 in Des Moines. Daily Iowan TV took the top...

Cost of arts campus flood recovery jumps by millions

ARIANA WITT April 29, 2011

AMES — Replacing the University of Iowa's flood-damaged arts facilities is going to be more expensive than initially planned, officials told the state Board of Regents on Thursday. Officials said at...

City’s flood efforts progress

DI STAFF April 29, 2011

Iowa City's flood mitigation efforts are progressing as the city continues to purchase and demolish buildings damaged by the flood. So far, 70 residential properties have been purchased through the disaster-recovery...

Regent wants review of university tenure system

ARIANA WITT April 29, 2011

AMES — The state Board of Regents approved new procedures for University of Iowa tenured-faculty evaluations at its meeting Thursday. But one regent asked for a review of the tenure system to see its...

City councilors to discuss downtown plan

DI STAFF April 29, 2011

The Iowa City City Council will continue a discussion on the future of downtown as well as Riverfront Crossings District at a work session May 2. Councilors will look into further plans for downtown and...

The Summit to get new owner

ALISON SULLIVAN April 29, 2011

The popular Iowa City restaurant and bar the Summit will likely continue to be a staple of downtown nightlife — but under new ownership. Mike Porter, known for fighting against the 21-ordinance, is...