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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

New coach McCaffery: ‘We’re going to disrupt rhythm a little bit’

BRENDAN STILES March 29, 2010

The name “Fran McCaffery” wasn’t one many Hawkeye fans conjured up as a replacement after Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta fired Todd Lickliter and began his pursuit for a new men’s basketball...

Number of adjuncts growing

ARIANA WITT March 29, 2010

University of Iowa officials say using adjunct professors, who teach part-time and don’t receive benefits, is one way the university is saving money during the budget crisis. Adjuncts are the fastest...

Could Iowa House Hotel be next UI dorm?

JOSEPH BELK March 29, 2010

The Iowa House Hotel could become a University of Iowa residence hall in the future. The UI is in the midst of conducting a feasibility study of converting the hotel, located in the IMU, into a residence...

Students flock to alcohol-free Night Games

JOSEPH BELK March 29, 2010

University of Iowa senior Miguel Cajipe chose to avoid the downtown bar scene over the weekend, opting instead to compete against other UI students in a volleyball tournament. Cajipe was one of a host...

Spanish classes to add online component, one credit

MARLEEN LINARES March 29, 2010

Students in Spanish classes can expect some changes in how they learn their verb conjugations next fall. The University of Iowa Spanish department will test a new format in its beginner courses. The new...

UI pays to maintain unused flood buildings

KELLIE PETERSEN March 29, 2010

The scene appeared normal. Students carrying various musical instruments milled around the north portion of the former University of Iowa Museum of Art on March 22. The muted sounds of flute music wafted...

Spotlight Iowa City: Making a mark on the fire department

GRACE SAVIDES March 29, 2010

Growing up watching her mother volunteer as a paramedic, Tina McDermott knew she wanted a service-oriented job. She didn’t know that was firefighting until much later. Now, as an Iowa City firefighter,...

Climate-change expert to speak

ARIANA WITT March 29, 2010

While the University of Iowa has made progress in its efforts to be more environmentally friendly, officials here hope to pick up a few tips from a nationally renowned expert. The UI Center for Human...

Area man charged with meth possession

DI STAFF March 29, 2010

Iowa City police arrested a North English, Iowa, man after an officer allegedly found methamphetamine in his truck, authorities said. James Gale, 50, was charged March 27 with possession of a controlled...

2 charged with vehicular tampering

DI STAFF March 29, 2010

Iowa City police arrested an Iowa City man and a minor for allegedly attempting to break into several cars. Victor Curry, 18, 2920 Muscatine Ave., was charged Sunday with tampering with motor vehicles...

UI Student Government helps fund cameras on Ped Mall

MICHELLE HILLENBRAND March 26, 2010

The University of Iowa Student Government is contributing $2,000 to a project aimed at making downtown Iowa City safer. The program would install eight cameras that would record activity on the Pedestrian...

Ambulance, Sheriff’s Office get extra funds

MICHAEL ARRIOLA March 26, 2010

Public safety in Johnson County is getting a financial boost next year. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors approved $230,000 to fund additional personnel requests for the Johnson County Sheriff’s...