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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 institute to aid Postville

ASHLEY HAUGO February 18, 2009

The UI Institute of Public Affairs will help devastated Postville plan a new future — free of charge. As Postville residents work to get back on their feet, the Institute of Public Affairs will step...

UISG-grad student spat continues

MICHELE DANNO February 18, 2009

UI Student Government officials made it clear Tuesday they will not recognize recent action by the Executive Council of Graduate and Professional Students. On Feb. 11, the Executive Council unanimously...

Coralville mulls local-option tax

KASSIE FRIEDRICHS February 18, 2009

The Coralville City Council discussed funding a storm-sewer system flood-mitigation project with money from a proposed local-option sales tax at its work session Tuesday night. The flood-mitigation project...

Girl Talk to perform for 10,000 Hours show

REGINA ZILBERMINTS February 17, 2009

The 10,000 Hours Show of Eastern Iowa announced Monday that Girl Talk will be the performer featured at the annual 10,000 Hours concert in April. “We wanted something fun, energetic, and different from...

Ask the DI: Why does ITS charge the same for double- and single-sided prints?

DI STAFF February 17, 2009

Q: “If ITS really wants us to print double-sided copies in the ITCs, why does it cost the same as printing single-sided copies?” A: The cost of printing single-sided and double-sided documents is...

UI project to aid Ghana

SHANE ERSLAND February 17, 2009

A team of UI student engineers hopes residents of Ghana will see an improvement in their drinking water quality thanks to the students’ development of a hand-held water sanitizer. Because Ghana, in...

Iowa City makes plans for stimulus

AMANDA MCCLURE February 17, 2009

Cities throughout Iowa are set to receive a portion of the $1.9 billion expected to flow into the state from the national stimulus package, though constraints in the bill have set limitations for desired...

State prepares for federal money

SHAWN GUDE February 17, 2009

With billions of dollars in stimulus money set to flow into Iowa, officials are anxious to fund coveted infrastructure programs and shore up the state’s budget. But they’ll have to wait a few more...

Financial aid, research targeted for federal stimulus money

ANNA LOTHSON February 17, 2009

After a heated debate, a $787 billion compromise, and nearly 1,100 pages of legislation, the federal stimulus bill is set to be signed by President Obama today — keeping UI officials on the edge of their...

UI economists evaluate federal stimulus bill

ANNA LOTHSON February 17, 2009

After the anticipated Federal Economic Reinvestment and Recovery Act becomes law with President Obama’s signature, some UI economists say the bill is a good move. “It’s a mistake to expect miracles,”...

Despite exaggerated chlorine smell, UI water is safe

MEGAN DIAL February 17, 2009

Of the thousands of individuals who wash their hands, hydrate, and use water daily on the UI campus, some may be picking up on a distinct odor this winter: chlorine. But the smell is not the result of...

Prof: Journal writing becomes therapy

JENNIFER DELGADO February 16, 2009

UI freshman Serena Everhart said she writes in a journal weekly — it’s one way the Muscatine native relieves some of her stress from classes, extracurricular activities, and work. “There are many...