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: Hunting leads to chip and goodwill

PATRICK RAFFERTY December 8, 2009

Trekking through some woods near Des Moines more than a decade ago, then-12-old Dustin Gaskill and a childhood friend searched among the thicket for deer. Coming to a railroad trestle, Dustin and his...

Another tired stereotype falls

ASHLEY OERMAN December 8, 2009

Joey Diaz is one of only a few members in the UI’s greek community to come out while still active in his fraternity. “I could not imagine still being in the closet,” the 21-year-old said. “I wish...

Coping with the holidays

SAM LANE December 8, 2009

Carl Klaus and his wife always got a big Christmas tree. They celebrated the holiday with a tree-trimming party. However, since the UI professor emeritus’ wife, Kate, died in November 2002 of a cerebral...

UI using NIH funding for research on women’s health

JORDAN FRIES December 8, 2009

The UI is becoming a center for women’s reproductive-health research after receiving a five-year $2.25 million grant that medical officials are already putting to use. The National Institutes of Health...

Council still mulling hotel-tax increase

KATHRYN STINSON December 8, 2009

The thousands of visitors who stay in Iowa City and Coralville hotels each year may need to pay a bit extra in the future. The Iowa City City Council is interested in implementing a 2 percent hotel-motel...

Council passes extra fee

SCOTT RAYNOR December 8, 2009

Iowa City residents will see an extra tax on their utility bills next spring if the Iowa City City Council upholds its decision to impose a 2 percent franchise fee. The council voted 4-2 Monday night...

UI revamps second-grade policy

KATHRYN STINSON December 8, 2009

Students unsatisfied with their academic standing now have more chances to boost their grade-point averages. A student can now retake classes after receiving any grades he or she is unhappy with after...

Grappling with ambulance funding

DANNY VALENTINE December 8, 2009

The Johnson County Ambulance Service won’t be getting any smaller in the upcoming budget year, but it also might not get an additional two paramedics for its peak hours, county officials said. More...

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