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

Iowa high-school baseball snafu has locals asking: Can you eject an entire crowd?

TRAVIS VARNER July 2, 2009

Umpires can throw out players. Umpires can throw out coaches. But can umpires throw out fans? That was a first in the state’s history, according to the Iowa High School Athletics Association. West...

UI sues drugmaker alleging patent infringement

SCOTT RAYNOR July 2, 2009

The UI is involved in a legal dispute with the makers of Humira, for allegedly intentionally violating two UI patented medical tools. The same company — Abbott Labs — lost a patent lawsuit Monday,...

After important medical-isotope shortage, group calls for home-grown solution

ZHANRAN ZHAO July 2, 2009

When the Canadian government shut down a nuclear reactor in May, a group of physicians, scientists, and nuclear nonproliferation groups responded by petitioning to build one in the United States to generate...

City council eyes revenue source in utility franchise fees

CHRIS CLARK July 2, 2009

A new Iowa City fire station could finally be built, but not without local residents and businesses chipping in a little extra. The Iowa City City Council further discussed this week the idea of imposing...

New program helps Southside youth get involved in community

CLAIRE PERLMAN July 2, 2009

The crowd of 12- to 17-year-olds seemed more interested in spraying each other with water than washing the car in front of them. On Wednesday, they held a car wash in the Sherwin Williams parking lot to...

Uprooted from hospital, dental clinics move to dentistry college

EMILY MELVOLD July 2, 2009

The UI College of Dentistry welcomed two new clinics to its facility on Wednesday. The move aimed to reduce costs during budget strains and make service more convenient for patients, said Mike Kanellis,...

From China with Boom: Happy Birthday America!

NICOLE KARLIS July 2, 2009

This Saturday evening at dusk, crowds of people will gather around the Pentacrest to watch fireworks blasted into the air, set to patriotic tunes. But this year’s stars and sparkles began their journey...

After delays, Shelter House breaks ground amid protests

HOLLY HINES July 2, 2009

Even after the groundbreaking was over and officials and supporters had dispersed, protesters remained, quietly raising signs in opposition to the new Shelter House location. After seven years of planning...

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