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

Tough-luck Hoosiers come to Kinnick

JON LINDER October 30, 2009

Considering Iowa’s penchant for thrilling finishes and Indiana’s October horrors in recent years, it’s fitting the two should meet on Halloween. Both teams entered October looking to exceed preseason...

Cuts may sting tobacco stings

NICOLE KARLIS October 30, 2009

It may be easier for minors to get a pack of smokes after Iowa’s budget cuts. State funds designated to help state law enforcement stamp out underage smoking sales could be slashed in the 10 percent...

Carver-Hawkeye renovations could affect concert bookings

KATHRYN STINSON October 30, 2009

Hawkeye fans aren’t the only ones looking forward to to $47 million renovation for Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Concert lovers are, too. SCOPE Productions hopes to bring back such big names as John Mayer,...

Fish fanatic

LAUREN MILLS October 30, 2009

Cora and Bennie swim beneath the fluorescent light and steady hum of an aquarium skimmer. The clown fish live in a 20-gallon tank beneath UI sophomore Kylie Day’s loft bed. “I’ve always been insane...

Pappajohns give a record-breaking $26.4 million donation

JOHN DOETKOTT October 30, 2009

Pappajohn will be the buzz around campus this week once again. The state Board of Regents voted Thursday to name the new Biomedical Discovery Building in honor of John and Mary Pappajohn after the couple’s...

Hospital officials issue a positive report to Board

JOHN DOETKOTT October 30, 2009

CEDAR FALLS — Despite budget cuts, officials at the UI Hospitals and Clinics brought a bright message to the state Board of Regents’ meeting Thursday: The hospital is making money this quarter. The...

Locals loading up on weapons

SHANE ERSLAND October 30, 2009

More residents of Johnson County may be carrying concealed weapons this year — the demand for the license to do so has soared. The increase, which has also been seen across the county, may be a result...

Michelle Kehoe’s murder trial opens

REGINA ZILBERMINTS October 30, 2009

GRUNDY CENTER, Iowa — Michelle Kehoe, 36, sat in the Grundy County Courthouse on Thursday, rarely looking at family members as her oldest son’s voice echoed around the courtroom. “She put duct tape...

Halloween comes with special safety cautions

MARLEEN LINARES October 30, 2009

While Iowa City’s young trick-or-treaters are supposed to pack up by 8 p.m., Iowa City police Sgt. Troy Kelsay said additional officers will be monitoring the downtown crowd. Officials anticipate the...

Board of Regents approve UI budget plans

EMILY BUSSE October 30, 2009

CEDAR FALLS — The state Board of Regents approved the UI’s plan to cut costs by the millions Thursday, but decided to postpone a final vote on a $100 tuition surcharge until December. “I want students...

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