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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

Same-sex marriage finally arrives in Iowa

ZHI XIONG April 27, 2009

“We’ll be at the recorder’s office at 10:30 a.m.,” said UI graduate student Lindsey Quinn, who plans to officially marry her wife, Cybil Wriedt. “Starting Thursday, we’ll be the Quinn-Wriedts.” On...

Changing fields: Interest in languages grows

MEGAN DIAL April 27, 2009

UI language departments are growing as students realize employers are seeking bilingual applicants. In light of the increased interest, the UI Spanish/Portuguese department will offer a new course —...

RiverFEAST goes hungry

MARY HARRINGTON April 27, 2009

Downtown restaurant workers were disappointed by the lack of lines and uneaten food April 25 at the RiverFEAST food event. The event, sponsored by RiverFest and the Downtown Association, offered sample-sized...

District puts off changing schedules

CLARK CAHILL April 27, 2009

Students and staff in the Iowa City School District won’t have to worry about changing their daily routine for at least another year. Superintendent Lane Plugge announced April 24 he has recommended...

UI wants new Hancher site

TESSA McLEAN April 24, 2009

UI officials will seek approval to relocate the Hancher/Voxman/Clapp complex at the Board of Regents meeting next week. According to the meeting agenda, officials have outlined seven reasons for replacing...

Green thumbs for a green movement

TYLER LYON April 24, 2009

UI President Sally Mason strolled through the university’s new sustainable garden Thursday afternoon, taking about an hour of her day to talk with students who helped create it. Mason said she’s “very...

Event pushes local buying

SHANE ERSLAND April 24, 2009

Local companies gathered at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center in Coralville to celebrate the “Buy Here Day” Business Fair — organized by the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce — Thursday...