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

Spotlight Iowa City: Still mining that metal

REBECCA KOONS November 6, 2009

Inserting a heavy-metal CD in the stereo, Larry Sievers, 64, appears to be a fraction of his age. The man’s face lit up with a youthful glow as the Mob Rules started — triumphantly dark sounds Sievers...

Insanity defense rare, often unsuccessful

SHANE ERSLAND November 6, 2009

Michelle Kehoe’s defense team was unable to prove she was not guilty by insanity during her weeklong trial in the Grundy County Courthouse. The insanity defense is an unusual move and one that rarely...

Family Weekend: Dad of the Year honored for leading family during tough times

SHANE ERSLAND November 6, 2009

Putting the angst of his own loss aside, Brad Deery was determined to keep his daughters’ lives from falling apart when he told them their mother — his wife — had lost a two-year battle with cancer. “I...

Family Weekend: Mom of the Year took care of daughter after car accident

KATHRYN STINSON November 6, 2009

Karla Stout looked adoringly upon daughter Amy as the pair argued over which tasty treat to order during a coffee date. They finally chose a toffee bar and a slice of blueberry pound cake, appearing more...

Expo covers off-campus questions

JORDAN FRIES November 6, 2009

When UI senior Jacqueline Lauder’s heat and oven stopped working in her off-campus apartment, she was unsure if her landlord was responsible. After learning the answer, it still took more than a month...

Bracing for old age

MITCHELL SCHMIDT November 6, 2009

It’s time to think about the baby boomers. With the generation growing older, some UI officials say people need to be prepared to care for them. By 2030, the number of Iowans over the age of 65 will...

Homicide probe still active

MARLEEN LINARES November 6, 2009

A month after a homicide occurred in an apartment building on the South Side of Iowa City, police have yet to press any charges. And some of the area’s residents say they no longer feel safe in their...

Legislators upset over UIHC’s trip to Disney World

SAM LANE November 6, 2009

A trip to “The Most Magical Place on Earth” for a team of 35 UI Hospitals and Clinics employees isn’t sounding so magical to some Iowa lawmakers. The team is set to head to the “Disney Institute,”...

After fire, Iowa House Hotel may not open for Family Weekend

MARLEEN LINARES November 6, 2009

If the Iowa House Hotel in the IMU remains closed today because of an early Thursday morning electrical fire, UI officials will likely have to scramble to find accommodations for the dozens of families...

Kehoe found guilty on all counts

REGINA ZILBERMINTS November 6, 2009

GRUNDY CENTER, Iowa — A Grundy County jury deliberated fewer than two hours before finding Michelle Kehoe guilty of first-degree murder, attempted murder, and child endangerment causing injury. As a...

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