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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

Students create bike-taxi business

ADAM SALAZAR June 15, 2009

They zoom around on three wheels — not four — and it may be a bumpier ride. And the fare is, well, whatever the customer wants to pay. Cart-bearing bicycles called IC Ecocabs are Iowa City’s new...

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...

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...

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...

More UI jobs may be cut

TYLER LYON June 12, 2009

AMES — The UI may cut as many as 130 jobs by July 2010, part of an effort to slash its budget by $34 million, UI President Sally Mason told the state Board of Regents Thursday. Officals hope to save...

Small Press Book Fair a success

KATIE SIMS June 12, 2009

While the publishing industry may be facing financial pressure in the current downturn, at least one segment of publishers remains optimistic. Richard Sowienski, the managing editor of The Missouri Review,...

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...