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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

Judge dismisses judicial retention suit

DI STAFF April 25, 2011

A Polk County judge has dismissed a lawsuit charging that the ballots used in Iowa's 2010 judicial retention election were unconstitutional, according to a press release. The release said the lawsuit...

Poll: Americans back Social Security changes

DI STAFF April 25, 2011

A recently released University of Iowa Hawkeye Poll shows most Americans would support changes to the Social Security program to help balance the budget, according to a university press release. Nearly...

Professor receives slew of backlash after f-word e-mail

NINA EARNEST April 22, 2011

A University of Iowa professor who sent a vulgar e-mail to members of the UI College Republicans has seen an outpouring of negative e-mails from students, graduates, and community members. UI anthropology/women's...

Provost candidates to visit campus next week

DI STAFF April 22, 2011

Three candidates for the vacant University of Iowa provost position will visit campus in the next two weeks, according to a press release. The provost candidates are scheduled to meet with faculty, staff,...

UI professor Gary Hunninghake to resign

HAYLEY BRUCE April 22, 2011

University of Iowa Professor Gary Hunninghake is set to resign at the end of May, nearly one year after the university placed him on paid administrative leave in relation to a UI police investigation into...

Man allegedly tries to lure young boy into car

DI STAFF April 22, 2011

Iowa City police are looking for a man who reportedly tried to lure a young boy into his car last week. According to a press release, an 8-year-old boy told police Wednesday he was approached by an adult...

Regents to consider room and board increases

ARIANA WITT April 22, 2011

University of Iowa students who plan to live in the residence halls during the next academic year could face the largest cost increase among the three state schools. UI officials are proposing a 5 percent...

Gary Johnson announces presidential run

DI STAFF April 22, 2011

Former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson, announced Thursday he would run for the GOP presidential nomination. He skipped the initial step of forming an exploratory committee, saying on his Twitter account,...

UI proposes private-public partnership for apartments

ARIANA WITT April 22, 2011

University of Iowa Housing officials are pursuing a public-private partnership to reconstruct two apartment complexes favored by graduate students. Officials are considering three options, including the...

UI professor Dobyns to run for council seat

DI STAFF April 22, 2011

University of Iowa Clinical Professor Rick Dobyns on Thursday announced his intention to run for an Iowa City City Council seat this fall. Dobyns aims to replace outgoing City Councilor Regenia Bailey,...

Dan Gable to be main honoree at Fry Fest

IAN MARTIN April 22, 2011

The day before the first football game, wrestling will take center stage at the third-annual Fry Fest in Coralville. Former Iowa wrestling head coach Dan Gable will headline the annual celebration of...

Racial, gender diversity increases among UI faculty

DI STAFF April 22, 2011

The number of female and minority faculty has increased at Iowa's regent institutions this year, according to a state Board of Regents packet released Thursday. The packet said the number of female faculty...