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

Point/Counterpoint: Who should be the next Iowa basketball coach?

DI STAFF March 23, 2010

Keno Davis — Keno Davis is the right man for the Iowa men’s basketball job. He is the head coach at Providence and a former head coach at Drake, where he was named 2008 Associated Press National...

Man charged with identity theft

DI STAFF March 23, 2010

An Iowa City man allegedly attempted to buy over $3,000 in items with someone else’s ID and credit card. Michael Lash, 21, 840 Cypress Court, was charged Sunday with identity theft. According to police,...

Officials mull meter-donation program

DI STAFF March 23, 2010

Iowa City officials may soon create a program to convert out-of-service parking meters into donation receptacles, they said at a work session Monday. The program would discourage Iowa City citizens and...

City to use firms for hiring manager

DI STAFF March 23, 2010

Iowa City city councilors decided Monday they will enlist four firms in the hiring of a new city manager. Roughly 11 months ago, the city fired then-City Manager Michael Lombardo. The search firm that...

Smoking ban may extend

DI STAFF March 23, 2010

A proposed revision to Iowa City’s no-smoking policy may include a 24-hour smoking ban for the Pedestrian Mall, Iowa City city councilors said at a Monday work session. After Iowa City planning director...

Spotlight Iowa City: UI student serenades onto iTunes

ALYSSA MARCHETTI March 23, 2010

Michael Reed thrives in front of an audience. “I really enjoy the performance aspect of music,” he said with a toothy grin. “I love the idea of performing for other people. It’s my drug.” Reed...

Locals push for Google Fiber in Iowa City

MITCHELL SCHMIDT March 23, 2010

Many Iowa City residents have gotten used to a slow Internet connection. But that could change if the city succeeds in its push for an online network that could possibly save Internet users from long...

UI officials stock up on $750,000 in flood materials

GRACE SAVIDES March 23, 2010

Flood season is coming, and, this time, the University of Iowa is preparing. UI Facilities Management is in the process of acquiring water pumps, sandbags, generators, and three miles worth of portable...

Mayflower residents warned of flooding

MICHELLE HILLENBRAND March 23, 2010

For students living in Mayflower Hall, spring rainfall could mean more than blooming flowers and the onset of summer. It could mean a new home. According to an e-mail from University Housing Director...

Student aid reform could mean more UI Pell Grants

BONNIE ERLBACHER March 23, 2010

University of Iowa students will likely see more federal money under massive changes to a national student-aid program passed late Sunday by the U.S. House of Representatives. Under the new plan, Pell...

UI administrations backed 21-only in the past

MORGAN OLSEN March 23, 2010

Though University of Iowa officials have supported a 21-ordinance before, some say President Sally Mason’s administration is taking the strongest stance. Mason, who has said she regrets not supporting...

21-only may come by June 1

SAM LANE March 23, 2010

A proposed ordinance to prohibit those under age 21 from entering bars after 10 p.m. may take effect on June 1, Iowa City city councilors said at a Monday work session. As many Iowa City citizens prepare...

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