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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

School Board interviews third hopeful

MICHELLE HILLENBRAND April 23, 2010

Iowa City school superintendent candidate Brad Meeks, the Farmington, Minn., School District president for seven years, said Thursday that searching within a budget for inefficiencies can allow him to...

Spotlight Iowa City: Providing alternatives for inmates of the jail

HOLLY HINES April 23, 2010

Jessica Peckover, 28, loves seeing inmates who struggle with mental illness have “aha” moments. When these individuals realize they’ve learned to make healthy decisions, rather than turning to drugs,...

Tuition to cover more of UI budget

DI STAFF April 23, 2010

University of Iowa students will pay a larger chunk of the school’s budget than ever, according to the fiscal 2011 preliminary budget. Officials project students will pay $25.6 million in fiscal 2011,...

New music building not on regents’ agenda

DI STAFF April 23, 2010

The relocation of the School of Music is not on the agenda for the April 29 state Board of Regents meeting, despite initial expectations. At the regents’ monthly meeting in February, regents gave University...

UIHC officials to present audit

DI STAFF April 23, 2010

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics will present an external audit report to the state Board of Regents at its monthly meeting next week. Conducted by an independent auditing firm, the reports...

UIHC officials to pitch new clinic

DI STAFF April 23, 2010

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics officials will go before the state Board of Regents again next week for approval to move ahead with the Iowa River Landing Ambulatory Care Clinic Facility. The...

Councilors investigate ‘split’ bars

DI STAFF April 23, 2010

Iowa City city councilors are interested in investigating the feasibility of splitting drinking establishments into alcohol and alcohol-free areas, according to a memo sent by the city attorney. This...

Trial reset in Spence break-in

DI STAFF April 23, 2010

The trial has been reset for a Minneapolis man charged in connection with a 2004 break-in at Spence Labs and Seashore Hall. Scott DeMuth, 22, is charged with conspiracy. On Nov. 14, 2004, four masked...

Second man arrested in Yacht Club robbery, assault

DI STAFF April 23, 2010

Iowa City police arrested a second man in connection with a robbery and assault at a downtown nightclub. Anthony Williams, 19, Coralville, was charged Wednesday with first-degree robbery and assault with...

Regents to vote on Iowa House

EMILY BUSSE April 23, 2010

The state Board of Regents will vote whether to continue with a $9.25 million plan to convert the Iowa House Hotel into a dorm at its monthly meeting next week. If approved, the Iowa House could cease...

Local judge works on ‘fine’ moment

SAM LANE April 23, 2010

Sixth District Judge Stephen Gerard has had an effect far beyond his sun-soaked quarters in the Johnson County Courthouse. Four years ago, he created a program designed to force Johnson County’s law...

UIHC near top nationally in organ donations

MITCHELL SCHMIDT April 22, 2010

Every week, Suzanne Witte asks the same question. “Have you considered an organ donation? While it’s a difficult decision for some to make when a family member is declared brain-dead, it could save...