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

Commentary: Nittany Lions a total class act

JON LINDER September 30, 2009

On a chilly, rainy night in Happy Valley, the warmest hearts were those of Iowa’s defeated hosts. I was lucky enough to be one the soggy, gold-clad Iowa fans who witnessed the exodus of the “White...

Bulaga cleared to play

SCOTT MILLER September 30, 2009

Bryan Bulaga sported a wide grin as he parked his moped behind the Hayden Fry Football Complex on Tuesday, and for good reason. The junior left tackle was finally cleared to resume full activity on Monday...

Council backs passenger train

DI STAFF September 30, 2009

The Iowa City City Council unanimously voted in favor of a resolution supporting a passenger rail service between Iowa City and Chicago at its meeting Tuesday night. The Chamber of Commerce needs government...

Satterfield seeks delay

DI STAFF September 30, 2009

The attorney for a former Hawkeye football player accused of raping a female athlete in a Hillcrest dorm room filed paperwork Tuesday asking the judge to further delay the pretrial conference and trial. Abe...

Flu vaccine delayed

DI STAFF September 30, 2009

Because of a shipment delay, the UI’s seasonal-influenza program will be conducted in phases, said UI spokesman Tom Moore. “The first phase focuses on immunizing anyone who works, learns, or volunteers...

Woman charged in crack bust

DI STAFF September 30, 2009

An Iowa City woman was arrested after allegedly selling crack cocaine to a person working with police during a narcotics investigation Monday, according to Iowa City police. Patricia Silvia, 48, faces...

Spotlight Iowa City: Sword play for him is serious business

CLARK CAHILL September 30, 2009

Nestled in the confines of his basement workshop, surrounded by swords and enough tools to make Bob Vila jealous, Ron Herman twiddles away on a broken épée — a dueling sword for fencing — for an...

City Council election: Jeff Shipley

NICOLE KARLIS September 30, 2009

Jeff Shipley often attends Iowa City City Council meetings. But he’s not a councilor. He’s on the ballot. The UI senior is running for an at-large seat on the council, aiming to continue his role...

iPhone application delves into authors’ lives

SAMANTHA HONKEN September 30, 2009

Imagine sitting in Prairie Lights Books listening to Kurt Vonnegut read the first chapter of Slaughterhouse-Five. His slow, measured speech would begin: “All this happened, more or less …” Soon,...

Aphids invade Iowa City

KEVIN HOFFMAN September 30, 2009

Monday’s swoosh of cold wind was the best trick to rid the area of those pesky, tiny insects making their way into the eyes, mouths, and noses of unsuspecting victims. “They gross me out,” said...

City Council delays curfew ordinance

NICOLE KARLIS September 30, 2009

The Iowa City City Council on Tuesday night voted to defer acting on a curfew ordinance until December. Councilor Mike Wright was the first to request the deferment, noting he hopes residents can find...

HIV/AIDS act expires today

KEVIN HOFFMAN September 30, 2009

Insurance companies won’t take her. Her self-esteem has dwindled. Worst of all, she has to deal with the side effects of HIV every day. Tami Haught has been HIV-positive for 16 years, and she is covered...

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