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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

Records show low number of sexual assaults reported to police

HAYLEY BRUCE May 12, 2011

University of Iowa police have been called to 10 incidents of sexual assault or attempted sexual assault on campus over the past three years — a number officials said represents the hesitation of victims...

U-Heights developer seeks TIF funds

DI STAFF May 12, 2011

Members of the University Heights City Council will likely see a tax increment financing deal from developer Jeff Maxwell to build One University Place, a commercial/living center at the site of St. Andrew...

Alcohol partnership eyes bars with 21 exemptions

ALISON SULLIVAN May 12, 2011

Some businesses with exemptions to the 21-ordinance may be abusing their privilege, business owners told fellow members of the Partnership for Alcohol Safety on Wednesday. Kelly Bender, a prevention manager...

UI student recovers from Lyme disease

ALLIE WRIGHT May 12, 2011

Matthew Tolan didn't think a minuscule tick bite would force him to miss a year at the University of Iowa. He didn't think he would gain 100 pounds in a single year. And he didn't know he would be too...

Mason: UI mum on Melrose vendors

NINA EARNEST May 12, 2011

University of Iowa President Sally Mason said the university likely wouldn't get involved in the debates over game-day vendors on Melrose Avenue unless the city wanted its input. Mason told The Daily...

Q&A:Mason talks provost, arts campus

DI STAFF May 12, 2011

The Daily Iowan sat down to talk to University of Iowa President Sally Mason about concluding the provost search, updates on the arts campus, and the UI's image. The Daily Iowan: The possible banning...

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...

UI students serve as ordained ministers

HAYLEY BRUCE May 12, 2011

Dan and Carrie Wohlers said they long knew they didn't want a traditional wedding. So when the pair finally decided to tie the knot in 2009, they knew exactly who to ask to do the honors. University...

County farm falls on hard times

KATIE HEINE May 12, 2011

A little white building on the western edge of Iowa City is home to a whole lot of history. But without funding, the 150-year-old former farm for the poor and mentally ill could deteriorate — and soon....