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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

Girl Talk packs ’em in at 10k show

KATIE HANSON April 14, 2009

In contrast to the awkward/cute high-school proms that will take place next month, the IMU hosted a markedly different kind of show Monday night: the best dance party ever. To celebrate its sixth year,...

Iowa child-support changes spark questions

ZHI XIONG April 14, 2009

A month after the Iowa Supreme Court adopted new child-support guidelines, attorneys around the state are still learning to navigate the changes before the rules go into effect July 1. They are more dramatic...

Ease up on work, food, expert warns

CAITLIN LOMBARDO April 14, 2009

Two silent killers have crept their way into the American culture — work exhaustion and over-consumption. John de Graaf, who lectured at the UI Monday night, speaks for over-worked employees and educates...

Officials: Diversity includes those with disabilities

ANNA LOTHSON April 14, 2009

As the UI community attempts to increase disability awareness while the state budget slims down, officials in the mental-health program worry about future funding. But with the volume of the cuts still...

Nurses: Iowa law needs to change to ensure patient safety

JENNIFER DELGADO April 14, 2009

A group of Iowa nurses wants to change the wording of a current state standard to ensure patient safety. The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses asked Iowa legislators to maintain the rule...

River model clears cofferdam in flood

MARY HARRINGTON April 14, 2009

A new model of the Iowa River reveals that a cofferdam did not cause as much flooding last summer as many originally thought. Some residents of the upstream Idyllwild neighborhood, located northwest of...

Volunteers take five (motionless minutes) for respect

SCOTT RAYNOR April 14, 2009

Roughly 70 people walking through the Old Capitol Town Center froze at the sound of a bell on Monday. The volunteers — made up of UI students, Iowa City residents, and Rape Victim Advocacy Program members...

Rash of male attacks raises questions

REGINA ZILBERMINTS April 14, 2009

It used to end with a bloody nose or maybe a bruise. Not anymore. While male-on-male violence in downtown Iowa City is nothing new, police have seen an alarming trend of seemingly random assaults and...

Bleam team mostly happy with accomplishments

MICHELE DANNO April 13, 2009

Around this time last year, neon green-clad VIP Party supporters touted the promise of action over talk during their UI Student Government campaign. One year after the VIP Party won the student election,...

City may limit bar numbers

CHRIS CLARK April 13, 2009

Side by side at some points, bars pack the downtown area. And the Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission will soon hear from a pair of experts on how that arrangement relates to what some describe as...

UISG campaigns don’t miss downtown bars

TESSA McLEAN April 13, 2009

It’s hard to miss the bright orange, electric blue, and white T-shirts permeating every corner of campus during this year’s UI Student Government campaigns. As the university strives to combat excessive...

UISG voting polls now open on ISIS

MICHELE DANNO April 13, 2009

With polls opening early this morning, students can now vote for their chosen UI Student Government party. All UI undergraduate students are able to cast their votes on ISIS until 5 p.m. Tuesday. The...