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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

Grad students host legislative town hall

ALLIE WRIGHT April 22, 2011

While budget debates are still going on at the Statehouse, some local Democrats are working to make sure Iowa's educational system is properly funded. But they said they need students' help. "We...

Regents: More parents can’t afford college

DI STAFF April 22, 2011

More parents of students at Iowa regent institutions can't contribute to their child's tuition, according to a new state Board of Regents report. According to the Annual Student Financial Aid Study, the...

Architect of new UI art building speaks

JON FRANK April 22, 2011

World-renowned architect Steven Holl said he plans to incorporate the environment and plenty of natural lighting in the University of Iowa's new Visual Arts Building. Holl spoke about his ideas for the...

UI students promote their businesses

MADISON BENNETT April 22, 2011

A website that tracks information about each of Iowa's golf tournaments — the brainchild of four University of Iowa students — has received more than 2,700 hits in slightly more than a month of existence. And...

Spotlight: A love for vinyl

LUKE VOELZ April 22, 2011

Kirk Walther gazed into the briefcase of a man known as Warren Peace. "It's a little warped," said Peace, plucking out a plastic-wrapped parcel from within the leathery confines. "So I'll...

Former Hawkeye Everson’s sentencing delayed

DI STAFF April 22, 2011

The sentencing hearing for a former Hawkeye football player found guilty of simple assault has been delayed, according to court documents. Cedric Everson, 21, was scheduled to be sentenced at 9 a.m. today. Everson...

Former UI professor Itoh to be sentenced today

DI STAFF April 22, 2011

The sentencing hearing for a former University of Iowa assistant professor accused of abusing a former research assistant is scheduled for 11 a.m. today. Toshiki Itoh, 47, entered an Alford Plea to the...

Coralville woman charged after biting man’s penis

DI STAFF April 22, 2011

Coralville police arrested a woman after she allegedly bit a man's genitals. Lucinda Kinder, 32, Coralville, was charged April 20 with domestic-abuse assault without intent of causing injury. Officers...

Police: Woman lied about assault

DI STAFF April 22, 2011

Iowa City police have charged a local woman, allegeding that she lied to police about an assault. Melody Williams, 32, 1131 Third Ave. Apt. 1, was charged Feb. 22 with filing a false police report to...

Iowa City man arrested for drugs

DI STAFF April 22, 2011

Iowa City police arrested a local man Wednesday after allegedly finding a slew of drugs in his home. Jerry Riles, 23, 3672 Glastonbury St., was charged Wednesday with second-offense possession of marijuana,...

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,...