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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

Some parents concerned with draft of Borlaug boundaries

LUKE VOELZ April 28, 2011

Some Iowa City School District parents and faculty said they are worried the district's proposed boundaries for its new elementary school will have a negative effect on transportation and place a burden...

Regents vote to hike student fees

DI STAFF April 28, 2011

The state Board of Regents voted to approve the allocation of the mandatory student fees for the 2011-12 year at its meeting Wednesday in Ames. The allocated revenue for the student activity fee for...

Police arrest two men after searching home

DI STAFF April 27, 2011

Iowa City police arrested two local men after conducting a search warrant at their home. Ryan Africa, 19, 2037 Kountry Lane Apt. 11, was charged Monday with possession of drug paraphernalia, permitting...

Review granted in BoJames case

DI STAFF April 27, 2011

A Sixth District judge has granted a downtown bar owner's request for judicial review on a case involving alcohol served to an underage patron in January 2009, according to the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages...

Pints owners to retain liquor license

DI STAFF April 27, 2011

Officials from a downtown bar have fulfilled the requirements needed to retain its liquor license following an incident where an employee served alcohol to underage patrons, according the Iowa Alcoholic...

School Board to avoid teacher lay-offs after strong community reaction

LUKE VOELZ April 27, 2011

Teachers who were at risk of being laid off in the Iowa City School District due to budget cuts are likely now safe in their jobs. District officials were considering cutting 22 full-time-equivalent positions...

Council turns down KRUI’s request for more funding

DI STAFF April 27, 2011

KRUI radio has asked the Executive Council of Graduate Students to reconsider its fiscal 2012 budget appropriation. The station originally requested a budget of $87,610, but in April, the Executive Council...

Provost candidate Butler committed to stay at the UI

NINA EARNEST April 27, 2011

If P. Barry Butler is selected as the University of Iowa's permanent provost, he would make a commitment to stay in Iowa City, he said on Tuesday. In fact, he's never applied for an outside job in his...

School District faces a lawsuit and a grievance over open records

DI STAFF April 27, 2011

The Iowa City School District is facing a lawsuit over alleged open-records violations. The lawsuit alleges the district administration has failed to be compliant with open-records proceedings. At Tuesday's...

Business owners discuss tax increase for downtown ‘beautification’ project

HAYLEY BRUCE April 27, 2011

Karen Kubby, owner of downtown store Beadology, could buy a lot of beads and supplies with $600 — but she says she's willing to spend it on taxes. The owner of the shop at 220 E. Washington is a key...

Mason on Lewin, campus safety

DI STAFF April 27, 2011

The Daily Iowan sat down with University of Iowa President Sally Mason to discuss campus security, Professor Ellen Lewin's controversial e-mail, and the nearly one-year mark of the 21-ordinance. The Daily...

Ginty files complaint against UI professor over ‘f-word’ email

NINA EARNEST April 27, 2011

College Republican leader Natalie Ginty filed a formal complaint against University of Iowa Professor Ellen Lewin in the wake of her organization receiving a message from the professor containing profanity. Lewin,...