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

Guest opinion underscores need for mental-health facilities

GUEST OPINION July 29, 2011

Monday's guest opinion by D.M. Seay poses many troubling questions. It does a great job of raising the issue about the treatment of the chronically mentally ill and the aging mentally ill — not only...

Apartments Downtown has issues

CHRIS STEINKE July 29, 2011

It's nearing the end of July, and all those who didn't renew their current leases are bustling about Iowa City, gathering their belongings and preparing to move into their new homes on Aug. 1, the traditional...

Corporate-sponsored Iowa laws should not be tolerated

DI EDITORIAL BOARD July 29, 2011

Corporations — including Walmart, Bayer, GlaxoSmithKline, and Kraft Foods — are helping to write bills proposed in the Iowa House of Representatives. The American Legislative Exchange Council is a...

Iowa City Elks’ golf course a hidden treasure

KYLE HUGHES July 29, 2011

Location has made the Elks Lodge 590 golf course exactly what it is today. The private nine-hole golf course has pleased many Elks members while still staying hidden from the majority of Iowa City. Nestled...

Three games on 2011 schedule post challenges for Hawkeye football

BEN SCHUFF July 29, 2011

With the realignment of the Big Ten and creation of the Legends and Leaders divisions, the Hawkeyes' 2011 schedule lacks some familiar foes. But that doesn't mean the schedule lacks any formidable opponents....

Hawkeyes dominate GTL All-star roster

SAM ODEYEMI July 29, 2011

The Game Time League wrapped up with Monica's/Bob's Your Uncle winning the championship Wednesday night by defeating Cullen/Falbo, 90-66. The final score also resulted in an undefeated season for Monica's,...

Big Ten Notebook: New coaches square off in Chicago

SETH ROBERTS July 29, 2011

CHICAGO — College football has gone through a tough time lately, and no one knows that better than the Big Ten's two flagship programs. In 2010, Michigan was put on three year's probation when it was...

Ferentz shrugs off concerns about young Hawkeye squad

SETH ROBERTS July 29, 2011

CHICAGO — In 2008, Ricky Stanzi and Pat Angerer began the Iowa football season on the bench. Now, they're in the NFL. Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz referred to Stanzi and Angerer when he talked about...

UIHC predicts $933 million budget

DI STAFF July 29, 2011

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics will likely see a 7.5 percent increase in its fiscal 2012 budget in comparison with 2011, according to the state Board of Regents. The UIHC's upcoming budget...

UI journalism school loses graduate accreditation

DI STAFF July 29, 2011

The accreditation of the University of Iowa's Journalism and Mass Communication master's program was denied following a peer evaluation in October, according to information to be presented to the state...

Johnson County mock election pegs Bachmann as GOP front-runner

DI STAFF July 29, 2011

The results of mock election held at the Johnson County Fair placed Michele Bachmann as a GOP front-runner. Held throughout the fair until 11 a.m. Thursday, a release from the Johnson County Auditor's...

UI grant funding keeps steady at $456 million

DI STAFF July 29, 2011

The University of Iowa boasted its second largest grant and contract funding ever in fiscal 2011, but the $456.6 million remained 2.2 percent lower than funds received in 2010, according to a UI press...

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