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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

What you missed:  News during the DI publishing break

DI STAFF June 4, 2012

Council OKs vacating part of Melrose Place The Iowa City City Council voted to vacate and convey a portion of Melrose Place for the future construction of a University of Iowa parking lot. The councilors...

Combat bullying, but protect religious and political speech

GUEST COLUMN June 4, 2012

After years of benign neglect — neglect that was anything but benign for the victims — bullying has finally moved to the top of the school-climate agenda. Today, 49 states and the District of Columbia...

Three things not to forget

BENJAMIN EVANS June 4, 2012

All right, obviously, there are a few things we shouldn't forget going into summer — I know it's difficult because all I really want to do is sit back and enjoy a nice summer shandy or maybe a mojito:...

New plan to combat underage drinking needed

DI EDITORIAL BOARD June 4, 2012

The underage drinkers know the Iowa City police all too well, always trying to spot an officer in the bars doing a random check. A person can never know when the police will enter the underage drinker's...

Rowing head coach Koval resigns

DI STAFF June 4, 2012

Iowa rowing coach Mandi Kowal resigned on May 31 amid allegations that she overworked a student-athlete in 2008. Attorneys representing former Hawkeye coxswain Margaret Krusing recently filed a lawsuit...

Commentary: What the B1G can learn from High Schools

TOM CLOS June 4, 2012

I read that the Iowa Department of Education's has decided to dissolve the Big East Conference (of Iowa high schools) and form two separate 13-team leagues. Then I immediately emailed a copy of the proposal...

Hawkeye men’s golf leaves NCAAs disappointed

BEN SCHUFF June 4, 2012

A tie for 22nd at the NCAA men's golf championships left a sour taste in the mouths of Iowa golfers. The Hawkeyes' first-round score of 290 on May 29 tied for the fourth-lowest amongst a 30-team field...

What you missed:  News during the DI publishing break

DI STAFF June 4, 2012

Council OKs vacating part of Melrose Place The Iowa City City Council voted to vacate and convey a portion of Melrose Place for the future construction of a University of Iowa parking lot. The councilors...

Regents to discuss tuition set-asides

DI STAFF June 4, 2012

The state Board of Regents will meet Wednesday in the IMU to continue discussion on tuition set-aside for student aid. A regents' policy passed in 2004 sets a minimum of 15 percent of gross tuition...

Regents to discuss UI faculty salary policies

DI STAFF June 4, 2012

Salary policies for University of Iowa faculty will be discussed Wednesday at the state Board of Regents' meeting in the IMU. According to the agenda posted on the regents' website, pay increases for...

Coralville woman charged with allegedly forging seven checks

DI STAFF June 4, 2012

A Coralville women has been charged with allegedly forging seven checks belonging to an 87-year-old women. Nicole Campbell, 37, was charged May 31 with seven charges of forgery. According to a North...

Local man charged with allegedly hitting woman in the jaw

DI STAFF June 4, 2012

An Iowa City man has been arrested for allegedly hitting a woman in the jaw. Derek Stoneking, 27, 10 Regal Lane, was charged June 2 with causing willful bodily injury. According to a University of...

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