Skip to Main Content
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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

City code prohibits alcohol prizes

KATHRYN STINSON February 9, 2010

Drinking. Games. Iowa City officials are warning bars owners that they need to keep the two separate. In a recent letter to all Iowa City liquor-license holders, City Assistant Attorney Eric Goers asked...

Dance Marathon: Feeling like a million

Another year, another record. Tired and sweaty, hundreds of Dance Marathon participants crowded into the IMU Main Lounge this past weekend. After almost 24 hours of dancing came the announcement they’d...

Bill limits credit cards for under-21

NICOLE KARLIS February 8, 2010

UI students will soon have to sift through a heftier process to carry a plastic card. Starting Feb. 22, students under 21 will be required to have a cosigner or show proof that they can independently...

Super pizza delivery Sunday

MITCHELL SCHMIDT February 8, 2010

It was calm at the moment, but everyone knew it would change soon. Around an hour before the Colts and Saints met in the Super Bowl on Sunday, in one the most viewed sports events each year, the employees...

‘No Child’ changes weighed

MICHAEL ARRIOLA February 8, 2010

Local school administrators are eagerly waiting to see what changes the Obama administration will propose for modifying how K-12 education is monitored. White House officials said they would ask Congress...

City Council joins the electronic revolution

KATHRYN STINSON February 8, 2010

The Iowa City City Council might not use a new electronic communication system too regularly, council attendance records show. For years, absent councilors couldn’t cast a vote on agenda items. To...

Spotlight Iowa City: Passionate about her students

GRACE SAVIDES February 8, 2010

It was likely Russian lecturer Irina Kostina’s passion that did it for UI student Stephen Theulen. He wasn’t planning to take Kostina’s intensive summer Russian course, but he changed his mind (despite...

Spotlight: Cancer center director leads the fight

SAM LANE February 5, 2010

George Weiner has seen two very different sides of Dance Marathon. The first was performing in skits at the “Big Event” (which involved clothes Weiner hadn’t worn “since a few years back”),...

‘Big Event’ begins tonight

KELLIE PETERSEN February 5, 2010

Tonight, more than 1,600 people will fill the IMU Main Ballroom, prepared for 24 full hours of dancing without the aid of caffeine or sitting down. The continuous day of dancing, beginning at 7 p.m.,...

School officials hear boundary criticism

DI STAFF February 5, 2010

Iowa City School Board officials held a public forum Thursday night to gather feedback on redistricting scenarios being considered by the boundary-change committee. District administrations and consultants...

Regents hike tuition, give surcharge back

EMILY BUSSE February 5, 2010

AMES — The state Board of Regents took with one hand and gave back with the other on Thursday, hiking 2010-11 tuition 6 percent, then deciding to return the $100 per student spring surcharge. The one-time...

Regents defer UI’s second retirement program

EMILY BUSSE February 5, 2010

AMES — The state Board of Regents on Thursday deferred action on the second UI Early Retirement Incentive Program, concerned the proposal may be too generous in comparison to other state institutions....