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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

Spence trial reset

DI STAFF February 10, 2010

A U.S. magistrate judge granted a continuance in the trial of a Minneapolis man charged in connection with the 2004 break-in at the UI Spence Labs and Seashore Hall, according to court documents. Scott...

Marriage bill dead

DI STAFF February 10, 2010

The debate over gay marriage at the state Capitol is likely over for this year, because Republicans failed to push a vote in either house of the Legislature on Tuesday. In the House, Republicans needed...

Gay marriage at risk in Iowa

ADAM B SULLIVAN February 9, 2010

Democrats in the Iowa Legislature have vowed to protect same-sex marriage by blocking legislation aimed at nullifying last year’s Iowa Supreme Court decision. However, procedural rules in the Iowa House...

City code prohibits alcohol prizes

KATHRYN STINSON February 9, 2010

Drinking. Games. Iowa City officials are warning bars owners that they need to keep the two separate. In a recent letter to all Iowa City liquor-license holders, City Assistant Attorney Eric Goers asked...

A lag in new laws?

JOSEPH BELK February 9, 2010

A proposal in the state House of Representatives could restrict the Iowa Legislature to passing laws only once every two years. Under the legislation, drafted by Rep. Dave Jacoby, D-Coralville, the General...

Spotlight Iowa City: UI student reaches out to teens

NORA HEATON February 9, 2010

Though an articulate man when it comes to expressing Boys2Men’s mission, Rodney Anderson knows better than to talk a lot when the ribs are waiting. The greeting that met a group of boys was simple:...

House passes PAULA bill

DI STAFF February 9, 2010

The Iowa House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday that would allow Iowans to have underage drinking tickets expunged from their records. The bill passed the House unanimously with 97 votes; three...

Cambus hits pole

DI STAFF February 9, 2010

A UI Cambus collided with a pole near the UI College of Nursing on Monday evening. Around 8:30 p.m., the Cambus hit the pole at the intersection of Newton Road and Riverside Drive, said Cambus employee...

Alleged victim testifies in sex-abuse case

SAM LANE February 9, 2010

A counselor at Lemme Elementary sexually abused a child at least two times when the boy visited his office, the alleged victim testified Monday. “I was scared, and I took what adults said,” the alleged...

Census nearing, UI stresses student awareness

KELLIE PETERSEN February 9, 2010

Super Bowl viewers likely saw the ads for the 2010 census sandwiched among commercials for Budweiser and Hyundai. The promotions for the census are also springing up in several places, including on the...

Haiti class hones in on disaster

JOE CAVALIERE February 9, 2010

When Maureen McCue began planning a UI class on Haiti in July 2009, she knew eventually traveling to the poverty-stricken country would be a powerful experience. But the trip took on a much greater meaning...

State’s midwives seeking licensure

HOLLY HINES February 9, 2010

Melanie Moore said she believes it’s her calling to help women give birth in their homes. She’s familiar with the process — she’s had babies at home herself five times. Moore is a certified professional...