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Former Gov. Terry Branstad plans to visit every Iowa college campus.
Pending completion of a renovation project, the council will vote on Feb. 16.
High-proof alcohol under Iowa scrutiny
A forum, to be held today at Drake University, will discuss high-proof alcohol like Everclear and Bacardi 151. Possible restrictions could include regulating bottle size.
Purchasing change could hurt IC
Gov. Chet Culver’s proposal to centralize UI purchasing could potentially save the university money, officials said, but it could have negative effects on local suppliers.
UI’s English-language standard low in Big Ten
The UI’s language-proficiency admissions standards for international students are among the lowest in the Big Ten, but officials and students say it hasn’t affected the quality of education.
As grants run dry, some UI researchers may face furloughs
The UI received almost $430 million to fund research in fiscal 2009. But eventually, that money will run out.
UI alum named chief judge in 4th District
Jeffrey Larson broadens scope of judges who started at UI.
Spotlight Iowa City: For the love of the game
UI lecturer Stacey Brook combines economics and his passion for sports.
Eight UI vice presidents have formed a team for Live Healthy Iowa.
Student investment fund skyrockets
A UI student-managed fund experiences a more than 33 percent gain.
Council to hold hearing on fire station, fee
The Iowa City City Council passed a resolution to schedule a public hearing on Feb. 2 to discuss the construction of the new Iowa City fire station and the possible reduction of the franchise fee.
The arraignment for an Iowa City man accused of involuntary manslaughter has been moved to Thursday, according to court documents.
An administrative law judge has upheld a decision regarding charges against Union Bar, 121 E. College St.
A former visiting associate at the UI Hospital and Clinics has sued his former employers for a breach of an employment contract, according to court documents released on Jan. 22.
Men’s Journal has named Iowa City the healthiest town in the United States.
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