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

Despite injuries, Penn State hype plentiful

JON LINDER September 25, 2009

Definitive information on Iowa’s Big Ten opener at No. 5 Penn State on Saturday is hard to come by. Other than the safe assumption that fans will be wearing considerably less green to this year’s...

Parking changes

DI STAFF September 25, 2009

On Sept. 28, city employees will begin replacing some parking signs in Iowa City. The new signs will indicate parking restrictions based on odd and even days of the month rather than “calendar” parking. Most...

County becoming more bike friendly

DI STAFF September 25, 2009

Urban areas in Johnson County, including Iowa City, are now closer to being more bike friendly. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors passed its Master Bike Plan on Thursday. The plan is a comprehensive...

Another teen arrested

DI STAFF September 25, 2009

One more juvenile was arrested in connection with an Aug. 5 shooting in southeastern Iowa City, according to Iowa City police. Taylor Williams, 17, was charged with rioting, bringing the total number...

IC man charged in meth bust

DI STAFF September 25, 2009

An Iowa City man was arrested Tuesday after police allegedly found methamphetamine and meth-making ingredients during a search of his house, according to police. Michael Reuwsaat, 54, was charged with...

Spotlight Iowa City: Into the passion of music

HANNA ROSMAN September 25, 2009

For Tom Nothnagle, music is not just a form of expression, it is a way of life. The Iowa City native has had an indestructible passion for the classical guitar since he was 4 years old. Since then, he...

New voices for Iowa City Police Citizen’s Review Board

DANNY VALENTINE September 25, 2009

Vershawn Young wanted to level the playing field between police and citizens, and Joe Treloar wanted to ensure the two groups get a fair representation. Both were looking for a way to serve their community. Now...

Supervisor’s e-mails salty

SCOTT RAYNOR September 25, 2009

A Johnson County supervisor’s personal e-mails surfaced on Wednesday, exposing some surprising terminology aimed at an Iowa City constituent. Supervisor Rod Sullivan is under fire after sending a vulgar...

UI grad student makes drug drop-off possible

KATHRYN STINSON September 25, 2009

Iowa City officials had been considering a prescription drug drop-off for more than a year. But it took UI graduate student Jeremy Bril to make it happen. The 24-year-old, studying environmental engineering...

Famed physician John MacQueen dies

DANNY VALENTINE September 25, 2009

John MacQueen, whose work in pediatrics affected the lives of mothers and children across the country, died Wednesday after a seizure and heart attack following a prolonged struggle with dementia. He was...

No worries yet about increasing class sizes

MARLEEN LINARES September 25, 2009

Class sizes are steadily increasing at the UI, but faculty members say there’s no need to worry — yet. The heavy budget cuts from last year led administration to leave some positions unfilled, including...

UIHC limits baby visits, fearing H1N1

SAM LANE September 25, 2009

Newborns at the UI Hospitals and Clinics may have fewer visitors to “goo” and “gah” at their flushed faces, as the hospital has already implemented its annual isolation policy to guard against...

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