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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 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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...