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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 prof an Arizona law-dean finalist

MICHELE DANNO February 16, 2009

UI law Professor Margaret Raymond is the one of five finalists being considered for the law-dean position at the University of Arizona, officials recently announced. Raymond, the only female finalist,...

Library acquisitions not yet hurt by budget cuts

KATHLEEN SERINO February 16, 2009

Although UI Libraries won’t feel the full effects from budget cuts announced earlier this month, those at the UI Main Library are still prepared to make adjustments if necessary. Library acquisitions...

Flood mitigation plan nearly ready

ASHLEY HAUGO February 16, 2009

Despite the ominous presence of lake-size puddles and 3-inch blankets of snow, updates to flood-response plans make the UI and Iowa City ready to face the spring thaw, officials said. Last fall, the UI...

At the forefront of learning

SHAWN GUDE February 16, 2009

Built in 1973, the Lindquist Center houses the highly ranked UI College of Education. But that’s not all. It’s also home to the Iowa Testing Programs, which created the widely used Iowa Test of Basic...

Legislature considers fraud bill

OLIVIA MORAN February 16, 2009

In Iowa, nobody is safe from fraud — especially after a devastating flood. Individuals in flood-stricken areas are still struggling financially after a wave of businesses collected money for what resulted...

Virtual life for Main Library’s Lincoln collection

MARY HARRINGTON February 16, 2009

More than 1,000 rare artifacts documenting the life of Abraham Lincoln have moved beyond display cases and are now available online. In conjunction with the bicentennial celebration of Lincoln’s birth,...