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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

UI administration mum on immigration bill

ADAM B SULLIVAN December 6, 2010

Despite a call for universities nationwide to endorse immigration reform, top administrators at the University of Iowa have not taken a position on the legislation that is garnering national attention. Presidents...

Expanding means of taking notes

MAX FREUND December 6, 2010

If one University of Iowa researcher has his way, students will have options when it comes to taking notes. Whether reading, writing, or listening to classes, students should choose what's best for them,...

Spotlight: UI grad gives blankets to hospitalized children

BEN SCHUFF December 6, 2010

Kizzy Marco uses a saying from her yoga practices that goes like this: "If you can, then you must." But the University of Iowa graduate doesn't limit that directive to just yoga. She lives...

Dvorsky re-elected head of Iowa Dems

SAM LANE December 6, 2010

Sue Dvorsky, a long-time political activist and former Iowa City School District teacher, has been re-elected as the head of the Iowa Democratic Party despite a disappointing midterm election for Democrats. Her...

Spotlight: For Edyie Stika, knitting store means more than a business

MAX FREUND December 3, 2010

Edyie Stika's store shelves are stocked full of buffalo, yak, alpaca, corn, and milk — but she doesn't sell a scrap of food. Stika sells yarn, and her eclectic collection of types are sold in a cornucopia...

Man arrested for choking, threatening to kill UI student

DI STAFF December 3, 2010

Authorities have arrested a New York man for allegedly assaulting a UI student. Ryan Peter Finn, 22, of Blauvelt, N.Y., was charged Wednesday with false imprisonment, first-degree harassment, assault...

UI won’t press charges against doctor arrested in Chicago

DI STAFF December 3, 2010

The University of Iowa will not file charges against a professor who has been on paid leave since April, said Charles Green, the assistant vice president for the UI police. Gary Hunninghake, 64, had...

UI asks regents to approve several land purchases

DI STAFF December 3, 2010

The University of Iowa will seek the approval of two property purchases — one on Clinton Street and another in North Liberty — at the Board of Regents meeting next week. Agenda documents released...

Provost search to be confidential

DI STAFF December 3, 2010

The search for the next University of Iowa provost will remain confidential until the final candidates visit campus, said UI spokesman Tom Moore. The search committee formally met for the first time...

Police warn of fake $100 bills

DI STAFF December 3, 2010

Iowa City police issued a warning to local businesses Thursday about counterfeit $100 bills in the area. According to a press release, counterfeit bills have been passed in Iowa City and surrounding...

Summit liquor license in trouble, Jake’s set to close

ALICIA KRAMME December 3, 2010

One of Mike Porter's downtown bars could lose its liquor license next week and another is set to close after this weekend. Iowa City Police Chief Sam Hargadine has recommended that the Iowa City City...

Officials suggest new regulations for Ped Mall vendors

DI STAFF December 3, 2010

Assistant City Manager Dale Helling and administrative assistant Kathi Johnansen sent a letter to the Iowa City City Council on Wednesday recommending changes to mobile vending on the Pedestrian Mall....