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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

REACH may expand to three-year program

ARIANA WITT April 22, 2011

Officials with the Realizing Educational and Career Hopes program at the University of Iowa are seeking approval from the state Board of Regents to extend the two-year program to three years. "Many...

House members seek to impeach four Supreme Court justices

DI STAFF April 22, 2011

Several Iowa House Republicans filed resolutions to impeach the remaining Iowa Supreme Court justices who were serving on the bench when the court allowed gay marriage in Iowa Thursday. Separate resolutions...

Police seek robbery suspects

DI STAFF April 21, 2011

A man went to Iowa City police Tuesday after he was allegedly beaten up and robbed, a press release said. Police said an adult male reported he had been walking in the area of Stevens Drive and Waterfront...

Prof’s ‘f-word’ e-mail to conservative group sparks controversy

SARAH BULMER April 21, 2011

A University of Iowa professor likely won't face punishment for a controversial e-mail she sent to members of the UI College Republicans this week. UI anthropology/women's studies Professor Ellen Lewin's...

Mascher to move

DI STAFF April 21, 2011

Rep. Mary Mascher, D-Iowa City, announced Wednesday she will move to House District 86 in order to avoid competing with Rep. Dave Jacoby, D-Coralville. Mascher, who said she will only move about four...

UI condemns three racial slur incidents outside Hillcrest

NINA EARNEST April 21, 2011

University of Iowa officials are investigating three recent reports of racial slurs being shouted at black students outside Hillcrest Residence Hall. A University of Iowa sophomore — who wished to remain...

Parole Board denies Fry’s release

REGINA ZILBERMINTS April 21, 2011

Curtis Fry will stay in prison for at least four more months — and likely longer — after the Iowa Board of Parole refused to release him from prison Wednesday. That decision isn't surprising, said...

School district delays teaching cuts

LUKE VOELZ April 21, 2011

Iowa City School District officials are delaying plans to cut 22 full-time equivalent positions for the upcoming school year. To help prevent laying the teachers off, the School Board will discuss decreasing...

UI, Iowa City embrace Earth Week

KATIE HEINE April 21, 2011

Keaton Rickels' white gloves didn't stay white for long. The 20-year-old spent two hours pulling garlic-mustard weeds and planting trees just south of the Boyd Law Building on Wednesday. In recognition...

Southeast Side documentary sparks debate

ALISON SULLIVAN April 21, 2011

Prejudice exists in Iowa City, panel and audience members said Wednesday night — both ethnic discrimination and discrimination against those in low-income housing. A film screening of issues surrounding...

Spotlight: Grad student counsels across cultures

NINA EARNEST April 21, 2011

Lauren Levy once worked in a 50-story building in New York City. Her cubicle, located on the 47th floor, overlooked Central Park. She had the job that many college students dream of. But she gave it all...

Supervisors eye council on local foods

KATIE HEINE April 21, 2011

Johnson County officials identified local food as an area to explore further in their most recent strategic plan. And with a new council devoted to local foods potentially on the horizon, they seem to...