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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

2010-2011: Year in review

DI STAFF May 13, 2011

UI holds on to Pollock painting Amid protests from students and University of Iowa officials, a state legislator withdrew a bill in February that would have required the UI to sell Mural, its famous Jackson...

UI, city want to cooperate on downtown

ALISON SULLIVAN May 13, 2011

University of Iowa and Iowa City officials said they want to collaborate in attracting more college-centered retailers to downtown. On May 17, Iowa City city councilors are scheduled to discuss whether...

Natalie Ginty to appear on Glenn Beck’s show

DI STAFF May 13, 2011

University of Iowa junior Natalie Ginty, the chairwoman of Iowa College Republicans, will appear on Glenn Beck's TV show today at 4 p.m., barring any breaking news, she said. Ginty and several students...

Branstad signs open record bill

DI STAFF May 13, 2011

Gov. Terry Branstad signed a bill on Thursday that will set forth penalties for government agencies that violate open-record and public-meeting laws. Under the law, a governmental body must give notice...

City to vote on First Ave. construction project

DI STAFF May 13, 2011

The Iowa City City Council will vote on a resolution May 17 that will authorize the acquisition of property necessary for the construction of the First Avenue Grade Separation and Drainage Project, according...

City may ban tables downtown

DI STAFF May 13, 2011

The Iowa City City Council will discuss a memorandum at its work session May 16 regarding the prohibition of tables set up on the Pedestrian Mall. Assistant City Manager Dale Helling and administrative...

Man charged with burglary, going armed

DI STAFF May 13, 2011

Iowa City police arrested a Coralville man after he allegedly tried to steal money from a woman's purse. Christopher Strickland, 26, was charged Wednesday with third-degree burglary and going armed with...

UI suspends two programs to increase other sabbaticals

NINA EARNEST May 13, 2011

University of Iowa officials decided to suspend two faculty grant programs for the third-straight year in order to increase other sabbatical awards for the 2012-13 academic year. UI Associate Provost...

Drake tapped as Mason’s senior associate

LUKE VOELZ May 12, 2011

As a microbiology professor, David Drake said, he has a trait inherent to all scientists: an obsession with solving problems. He said he hopes that drive will translate well to his new position as senior...

888 appeal their job descriptions

MADISON BENNETT May 12, 2011

The number of appeals made in response to the University of Iowa plan to update staff titles and job descriptions has increased by more than 200 in the course of a month — bringing the grand total to...

Expert: Change Mideast policy

ALLIE WRIGHT May 12, 2011

US officials should work to improve education and minimize poverty abroad rather than focusing narrowly on shows of strength in the Middle East, said an expert on U.S. national-security policy in the Middle...

Spotlight: UI senior connects music, environment

SAMANTHA GENTRY May 12, 2011

Samantha Sidwell wants to push musical boundaries. The University of Iowa senior wants to mix alternative and classical music by mixing her cello with a loop pedal — a device that would allow her to...