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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

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,...

Obama set to speak at UI Field House

HOLLY HINES March 23, 2010

University of Iowa students say President Obama should clarify the effects of major health-care reform during his visit to the UI campus on Thursday. Obama is set to speak at 1 p.m. in the Field House...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Health-care bill wows some, angers others

JOSEPH BELK March 22, 2010

After a historic health-care vote, Johnson County party leaders are split on the bill that the U.S. House of Representatives sent to President Obama’s desk late Sunday night. Dennis Roseman, the chairman...

UI looks across areas in research

SAM LANE March 22, 2010

As University of Iowa officials work to refine the institution’s research environment, they’re looking to motivate new faculty to conduct interdisciplinary research by linking it to tenure. Traditionally,...

UI parents back 21-ordinance

HOLLY HINES March 22, 2010

A group of University of Iowa parents is voicing support for the proposed 21-ordinance as part of a larger solution to curbing underage drinking. In a recent letter to the Iowa City City Council, which...

21-ordinance may be temporary

EMILY BUSSE March 22, 2010

Iowa City bars could be 21-and-up in the next three weeks — and a public referendum wouldn’t delay the implementation of the law. Unlike in 2007, when the issue went to a public vote before the Iowa...

Panel plugs away at school redistricting

NORA HEATON March 22, 2010

Velcro wall jumping doesn’t usually come to mind when Iowa City School District officials mention redistricting. But Rob Schwarz said it’s a worthwhile comparison. Schwarz, the principal planner of...

Spotlight Iowa City: G Spot owner does it all

ADAM SALAZAR March 22, 2010

From business casual to punk rock to dreadlocks, Krista Goldsberry can do it all. The owner of Iowa City’s G Spot Hair Design, she graduated from Washington High in 1983 without knowing what to do....