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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

Beatty targets early return

J.T. BUGOS February 10, 2010

Chad Beatty is eyeing an early return. The senior said he isn’t sure when he can compete again, but since breaking his foot more than a month ago, his rehab is ahead of schedule. “Each day, we’re...

Wahlin questionable for Thursday

JORDAN GARRETSON February 10, 2010

The Iowa women’s basketball team (12-11, 5-7) claimed its fourth win in five games with a 77-66 win over Michigan State (15-8, 6-6) on Sunday, but the victory was not without bad news. Sophomore starting...

Iowa hosts surprise Wildcats tonight

SCOTT MILLER February 10, 2010

Two years ago, the Northwestern Wildcats weren’t just an afterthought — they were an abomination, a sorry excuse for a Division-I basketball program, and a near-certain win for the opposing team. Head...

Marriage bill dead

DI STAFF February 10, 2010

The debate over gay marriage at the state Capitol is likely over for this year, because Republicans failed to push a vote in either house of the Legislature on Tuesday. In the House, Republicans needed...

Spence trial reset

DI STAFF February 10, 2010

A U.S. magistrate judge granted a continuance in the trial of a Minneapolis man charged in connection with the 2004 break-in at the UI Spence Labs and Seashore Hall, according to court documents. Scott...

City snow emergency in effect

DI STAFF February 10, 2010

A snow emergency takes effect for Iowa City today and extends through Friday, city officials said. Certain parking regulations apply. During a snow emergency, on streets that normally have odd-even parking,...

Culver honored

DI STAFF February 10, 2010

Gov. Chet Culver has been recognized as the 2010 honoree for the “State and Local Leadership Award” by Voices for National Service, a national advocacy group that promotes public policy in community...

Spotlight Iowa City: A gallery of careers

ADAM SALAZAR February 10, 2010

Ben Chait has never settled down in one career. He always wants to do something else. Since arriving in Iowa City more than 30 years ago, the soft-spoken architect turned visual artist and entrepreneur...

Yucca Mountain as metaphor

REBECCA KOONS February 10, 2010

The prospect of a potential environmental disaster near his mother’s new home inspired UI Associate Professor John D’Agata’s latest book, About a Mountain. Several years ago, he helped move his...

New UI sex-harassment policy open for comments

MORGAN OLSEN February 10, 2010

UI students could soon report unwelcome behavior before it becomes sexual harassment under new revisions to the university’s sexual-harassment policy. One revision of the proposal states “individuals...

Tuition-funded scholarships go up

HOLLY HINES February 10, 2010

Scholarship money funded by UI tuition revenue increased by 13 percent this year — welcome news for many students during tough economic times. UI officials distributed roughly $33.3 million to students...

Alcohol convictions may not be fully erased

MICHAEL ARRIOLA February 10, 2010

It may be erased, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s gone. A bill passed by the Iowa House and now working its way through the Senate would, if passed, let Iowans petition to have a drinking offense...

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