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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

UI Powwow celebrates culture with song and dance

GRACE SAVIDES April 12, 2010

For Orriena Snyder, the University of Iowa Powwow is more than just another cultural event. The sophomore’s parents are UI alumni and attending powwows was an integral part of her upbringing. That’s...

Satterfield pleads to lesser charge, agrees to testify against Everson

SAM LANE April 12, 2010

Abe Satterfield, a former Hawkeye football player originally accused of second- and third-degree sexual abuse, pleaded guilty to a lesser charge on April 9 and will testify against former teammate Cedric...

Golden Ticket officially wins in uncontested UISG race

MICHELLE HILLENBRAND April 12, 2010

With one of the lowest turnouts in the past decade, the University of Iowa Student Government election results didn’t offer many surprises. Students elected unopposed junior John Rigby and junior Erica...

Spotlight Iowa City: At your service

MARLEEN LINARES April 12, 2010

Margaret Matthes wanted one thing: a clean yard. She had been thinking about it all day, since she woke up the morning of April 10. She hoped it wouldn’t rain. As an 82-year-old widow, Matthes said...

Federal funds to aid local flood projects

MITCHELL SCHMIDT April 12, 2010

Iowa City is set to receive $25 million in federal funding for several flood-prevention projects, including raising Dubuque Street in front of Mayflower Hall. City officials will use part of the funding...

Man charged with 2nd OWI after allegedly hitting cyclists

DI STAFF April 12, 2010

Iowa City police have alleged that a local man hit and injured two bicyclists with his car when he was drunk. Colton McMaster, 22, was charged April 9 with second-offense OWI. According to police reports,...

School Board to vote on lower tax increase

DI STAFF April 12, 2010

Iowa City School Board members are set to vote on a lower property tax increase than expected on Tuesday, said Superintendent Lane Plugge. District officials will recommend the board approve an increase...

2 student journalists honored

DI STAFF April 12, 2010

Two University of Iowa journalists were honored with Mark of Excellence awards at a Society of Professional Journalists luncheon in Omaha over the weekend. Daily Iowan reporter Danny Valentine received...

10,000 Hours show also brings hours of work

MARLEEN LINARES April 9, 2010

A subcommittee of seven University of Iowa students spent 30 minutes attempting to complete details for decorations, catering, and pre-party invitations. Four other students debated the design of concert...

City hopes for Commerce funds for flood recovery

GRACE SAVIDES April 9, 2010

Iowa City officials are hopeful that a visit from U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke today could mean more funding for flood-recovery projects. Locke will announce new Commerce Department investments,...

Spotlight Iowa City: UI’s $12 million man

JOSEPH BELK April 9, 2010

Sporting a crisp gray suit and tie, Karim Abdel-Malek- could be mistaken for a bank executive, perhaps a lawyer. The clothes might be fitting. The director of the University of Iowa Center for Computer-Aided...

UI visiting scholar and Kyrgyz hopes for best

REGINA ZILBERMINTS April 9, 2010

Five years ago, Asylbek Zhoodonbekov stood in front of government buildings in Kyrgyzstan and demanded change. It didn’t come. In fact, it got worse. “I really hoped but was disappointed,” the...