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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Know Your Campus: President’s Residence serves as home, event center

JENNIFER DELGADO April 27, 2009

The UI President’s Residence, home to current president Sally Mason and husband Ken, is as symbolic to the UI community as the White House is to the nation. For many, the residence is one of the most...

Dems, GOP grade session quite differently

SHAWN GUDE April 27, 2009

Iowa Legislature Republican and Democratic leaders’ assessments of the session’s efficacy diverged greatly. Democrats, who control both chambers and the governorship, predictably painted the session...

State lawmakers end with flourish

SHAWN GUDE April 27, 2009

It was a busy weekend for Iowa legislators. Looking to wrap up the session early, sleep-deprived legislators pushed through myriad appropriations and policy bills in the final days. “It was a very...

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...

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...

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 —...

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...

Following inauguration, Currie, Moran ready to get cracking

MICHELE DANNO April 27, 2009

Forty-ninth UI Student Government President Mike Currie said on Sunday his administration is committed to accomplishing its 11 platform goals over the next year. “Student government gets a lot of criticism...

City eyes cheap search for Lombardo’s replacement

CHRIS CLARK April 27, 2009

Iowa City’s next city manager search could come without much of a price tag. The Iowa City City Council paid a recruitment service more than $30,000 over nine months to find former City Manager Michael...

2010 state education budget passes: Effect on UI becomes clearer

SHAWN GUDE April 27, 2009

Students will likely see a tuition increase akin to last year’s 4.2 percent hike, Regent Robert Downer said Sunday night. “I am not excited about going back to the days of double-digit percentage...

Hawk relay wins at Drake

ZACH SMITH April 27, 2009

Iowa assistant coach Joey Woody called it before the Hawkeye men’s track and field team made the short trip to Des Moines for the 100th running of the Drake Relays. “We’re really excited about our...

Injuries riddle baseball lineup

JEFF PAWOLA April 27, 2009

To add insult to injury, literally, the Iowa baseball team was swept by Michigan State over the weekend at Banks Field without two key starters. The Hawkeyes lost senior shortstop Justin Toole and senior...

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