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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

Illini can’t afford loss to Iowa

BRENDAN STILES February 2, 2010

With fewer than six weeks until Selection Sunday, February marks the beginning of when “bubble teams” emerge for at-large berths in the NCAA Tournament. Among these squads is Illinois, which will...

Payne takes criticism in stride

SCOTT MILLER February 2, 2010

Cully Payne has had a clipboard broken over his head — by his father, no less — so the verbal lashing from Iowa head coach Todd Lickliter during the Hawkeyes’ Jan. 30 game against Michigan didn’t...

Morris a versatile, passionate football recruit

AMIE KIEHN February 2, 2010

Eight minutes to 7 p.m., and James Morris’ voice is barely audible. His words are buried by the deafening sound of a bustling crowd’s cheer and a pulsating loud bass echoing through Carver-Hawkeye...

Derby marked as athlete

AMIE KIEHN February 2, 2010

A.J. Derby’s outright versatility has stuck him in an odd position — nearly being unclassifiable. Despite leading City High to an undefeated season and a class 4A state championship as a quarterback,...

Attempted murder trial set for May 3

DI STAFF February 2, 2010

Judges have reset the trial of an Iowa City man charged with attempted murder, according to court documents. On Sept. 4, 2008, Gregory Phillips, 56, who was angered about being forced to move from his...

DeMuth lawyers push for delay

DI STAFF February 2, 2010

Attorneys for a Minneapolis man charged in connection with the 2004 break-in at the UI Spence Labs and Seashore Hall have renewed their request for a trial delay, according to court documents. Scott DeMuth,...

Neighborhood Centers, School District deny suit allegations

DI STAFF February 2, 2010

The Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County and the Iowa City School District have submitted their answer to a lawsuit filed by an Iowa City woman, according to court documents. Bambi Cox sued the agencies,...

Spotlight Iowa City: Cosmic outlook is her passion

MARISA WAY February 2, 2010

At 21, Maria Drout has seen more of the world — and the universe — than many ever will. Crisscrossing the nation and the globe, Drout traveled first to New Mexico to peer through a series of telescopes...

Local politicians turning to Twitter

JORDAN FRIES February 2, 2010

Janelle Rettig discovered her appointment to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors by logging on to her Twitter account. Rettig, who started using Twitter last year and Tweets three to four times per...

Dance Marathon: Running for cancer

MEAGHAN ROHAN February 2, 2010

Dance Marathon’s “Big Event” this weekend will be a marathon effort for participants. But for some, it will be the second marathon they’ve participated in to raise money this year. Nearly 175...

Dance Marathon: That ‘can’-do air

JOE CAVALIERE February 2, 2010

It’s another frigid night in Iowa City, and while many may retreat to the comfort of their dorm rooms or homes, Dance Marathon canners are braving the elements to raise money. And though they try to...

Dance Marathon: Student fundraiser tops $4,000

JOSEPH BELK February 2, 2010

Nicole Brokloff has waltzed to the top of the fundraising list for Dance Marathon — and by a long shot. The latest official tally puts her total at $3,805.99, according to the Dance Marathon staff....

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