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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

NonfictioNow celebrates ‘overlooked’ genre

CATHRYN SLOANE November 5, 2010

Speaking to a crowd of roughly 500 aspiring writers in the IMU Thursday morning, Rebecca Solnit, a San Francisco author of 13 books, said creative writing is still extremely relevant in today's society....

Zombies invade UI campus

DREW DAVIS November 5, 2010

The walking dead have been roaming the University of Iowa campus for almost a week since the infection began Halloween night. The 660 participants — both human and zombie students — are engaged in...

Spotlight: Cabaret comes to town

NINA EARNEST November 5, 2010

Gino De Luca has 189 songs running through his head. It's not a complaint, he said. Just an observation of the mix of his students' songs and his own cabaret shows. "It's all music," he said....

McDonald’s to present $1,000 to Dance Marathon

DI STAFF November 5, 2010

On Thursday, the McDonald's on First Avenue in Coralville presented the University of Iowa Dance Marathon with a check for $1,000. Dance Marathon has helped raise more than $8.6 million for pediatric...

Mediacom increases rates

DI STAFF November 5, 2010

Beginning Dec. 1, Mediacom will increase several of its rates in order to keep up with the costs. Increased rates include a $2.08 increase in Broadcast Basic, a $0.92 increase Expanded Basic, and a $3...

Spotlight: Local artist suing feds over health bill

HAYLEY BRUCE November 4, 2010

In a smoky second-floor studio near the Pedestrian Mall, local artist, and former Iraq combat medic, Matt Sissel works diligently painting and drawing portraits of live models. But that is not all the...

Iowa re-elects all 5 representatives

DI STAFF November 4, 2010

All five of Iowa's Congressional representatives who ran for re-election this fall are officially safe in their positions. U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley, D-Iowa, hung on to win a close race in the 1st Congressional...

2 Iowa Senate races up for grabs

DI STAFF November 4, 2010

Definite winners have still not been named in a handful of extremely close races in the Iowa Legislature. Slim margins in at least two races could trigger recounts that might give Republicans a share of...

Schultz wins Secretary of State

DI STAFF November 4, 2010

Republican challenger Matt Schultz has unseated Secretary of State Michael Mauro, a race too close to call late Tuesday night. Schultz won almost 50 percent of the statewide vote while first-term Democrat...

Mason to speak at heart luncheon

DI STAFF November 4, 2010

Four hundred guests are scheduled to attend the Johnson County Go Red For Women Luncheon at the Coralville Marriot Hotel and Conference Center. University of Iowa President Sally Mason is slated as a ...

Branstad announces appointments

DI STAFF November 4, 2010

Governor-elect Terry Branstad announced a handful of key appointments on Wednesday: • David Roederer will be the chairman of Branstad's transition team. Roederer worked on Branstad's staff during the...

Bar employees prepare for the worst

MITCHELL SCHMIDT November 4, 2010

Bar employees are preparing for the worst. Managers, wait staff, and bartenders have previously said the failure to repeal the 21-ordinance would cost them their jobs — but they were waiting for the...