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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

Regents OK new animal laboratory

KURT CUNNINGHAM June 12, 2009

UI researchers will have a new underground facility to house animals after the state Board of Regents approved an indoor enclosure for $11.2 million at Thursday’s meeting. Scientists hope the new facility...

City and county officials want stricter animal laws

HOLLY HINES June 12, 2009

City and county officials and Iowa City residents agree on one thing: The current animal ordinances in place are no longer sufficient. Iowa City resident Stacey Driscoll wants a change that would allow...

Local secondhand stores riding high

CHRIS CLARK June 12, 2009

Historically, secondhand retail shops thrive during recession because of low prices. But Sheila Davisson said style keeps customers coming to her store, Revival, 117 E. College St. “It feels as though...

Regents delay decision on graduate German program’s future

ALINA RUBEZHOVA June 12, 2009

Though the UI is considering suspending the graduate German program for the next two years, the state Board of Regents took the item off its agenda Thursday morning. UI Provost Wallace Loh said the UI...

Hancher decision delayed, recovery continues

TYLER LYON June 12, 2009

AMES — UI officials did not propose a new location for the Hancher complex at the state Board of Regents meeting Thursday, despite expectations to do so after the last conference in April. UI President...

Former UI Vice President Phillip Jones sues UI

ABE TEKIPPE and SCOTT RAYNOR June 11, 2009

Former UI vice president for Student Services Phillip Jones sued UI President Sally Mason on Wednesday, accusing her of wrongfully firing him after the investigations into an alleged assault in Hillcrest. The...

Area businesses try to capitalize on gay marriage

EMILY MELVOLD June 11, 2009

A local tourism group wants to hear more of the statement, “I now pronounce you partners for life.” That’s why the Iowa City/Coralville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau has established a committee...

Summer classes more popular

CHRIS CURTLAND June 11, 2009

School’s out for summer — but many UI students are back for more. As of June 5, 10,707 students had enrolled for the summer sessions, and more are likely to do so, said Doug Lee, associate dean of...

Student health plan to cover gynecological exams

AMY MATTSON June 11, 2009

It may have been a Tuesday, but UI senior Miranda Welch still had something to celebrate. The University Student Health Insurance Plan will now increase its coverage to include gynecological testing. Welch,...

Stimulus dollars to help primary care practitioners

ZHANRAN ZHAO June 11, 2009

Incoming UI medical resident Lisa Zittergruen — who will specialize in family medicine — understands the reality of her decision to pursue a career in primary care. “I never wanted to become very...

UI alum has chance to win free dream wedding

KATIE SIMS June 11, 2009

The average cost of a wedding today is roughly $21,000. But for one UI alum and his fiancée, the walk down the aisle might just cost nothing at all. UI graduate Brian Froelich and fiancée Kellee Zavala...

Local Chrysler dealer loses franchise

MICHELLE BORYCA June 10, 2009

Local Chrysler dealership owner Jeff Carr spent last week in New York testifying before bankruptcy court. And at midnight on Tuesday, his dealership was officially orphaned from the Chrysler family. On...