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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

Iowa misses on Race to the Top

DI STAFF March 5, 2010

Iowa was not one of 16 finalists for the U.S. Department of Education Race to the Top grants. The $4.35 billion initiative aims to “dramatically reshape America’s educational system to better engage...

Schiefer’s sex-assault trial goes to judge

DI STAFF March 5, 2010

The trial of a Williamsburg, Iowa, man charged with first-degree burglary and third-degree sexual abuse went to the judge Thursday. On Monday, the alleged victim, a former University of Iowa student,...

Tip aided police in homicide investigation

DI STAFF March 5, 2010

A Crimestoppers tip helped police discover the suspect who allegedly shot and killed an Iowa City landlord in October, police said. Police charged Charles W.C. Thompson, 17, with first-degree murder last...

Culver declares Flood Awareness Month

DI STAFF March 5, 2010

March is Flood Awareness Month in Iowa, Gov. Chet Culver said at a press conference Thursday. The governor said he wants Iowans to know what flood-relief efforts are available to them; public offices...

Clayborn pleads guilty to disorderly conduct

DI STAFF March 5, 2010

A Hawkeye defensive end charged with assault has now pleaded guilty to a lesser charge, according to online court records. In January 2009, Adrian Clayborn was involved in an altercation with a taxi driver...

14 programs won’t get new grad money

MICHELLE HILLENBRAND March 5, 2010

The UI’s graduate programs that were marked as needing more evaluation in a recent report won’t receive fellowship funding to recruit new students for the upcoming academic year, Graduate College Dean...

UI business students learn the value of giving

MITCHELL SCHMIDT March 5, 2010

For Tara From, investing a fictional $1,000 in Amigos de las Américas made the most sense. The University of Iowa first-year M.B.A. student has been involved with the organization, which provides community-oriented...

IC church aids Pakistani girls

MARLEEN LINARES March 5, 2010

When Jane Cranston visited Pakistan in 2009, the first thing she noticed was the dearth of women roaming the streets. “You see but one or two women on the streets; the rest are men,” said the College...

Rec Services suggests new fee for non-student club members

MICHAEL ARRIOLA March 5, 2010

Nonstudent members of University of Iowa sports clubs will probably pay more than just their dues next fall. The Recreational Services is proposing a $100 fee for all nonstudent members involved in university...

Birthday cake triggers alarm

DI STAFF March 4, 2010

A birthday cake left on the second floor of the Becker Communication Studies Building triggered a heavy response from the Iowa City Fire Department on Wednesday. The cake allegedly belonged to Sarah Nebel,...

Teen pleads not guilty in slaying

DI STAFF March 4, 2010

A 17-year-old charged with first-degree murder has pleaded not guilty, according to online court records. Charles William Curtis Thompson was charged with the October 2009 shooting death of John Versypt,...

Lombardo finalist for Mass. position

DI STAFF March 4, 2010

Former Iowa City City Manager Michael Lombardo is one of three finalists for position of the first town manager for Hamilton, Mass., according to the Salem News. Search-committee members said Lombardo’s...