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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

In a renewed push for 21-ordinance, UI, City Council team up

EMILY BUSSE March 3, 2010

The 21-ordinance has a better chance of passing this time around, officials said on Tuesday. The comments follow Mayor Matt Hayek’s request for city staff to draft such a measure at the end of Monday’s...

Council shifts on 21-ordinance

DI STAFF March 3, 2010

For roughly a decade, the Iowa City City Council has repeatedly but unsuccessfully tried to pass an ordinance limiting bar entry age to persons over 21. This time, it could be different. In 2007, the...

Program discounts eye surgery for soldiers

KELLIE PETERSEN March 3, 2010

Iowa National Guard soldier Abraham Saleh can see normally again. That will be valuable when he’s deployed to Afghanistan for the first time later this year, he said. “Glasses kind of hold you back...

UI lecturer Gettemy aims for Loebsack’s seat

ADAM B SULLIVAN March 3, 2010

A fourth Republican announced this week that he’ll compete to take on Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, in November’s 2nd District election. The newest contender in the fight is University of Iowa lecturer...

Friends, mother say defendant wouldn’t hurt anyone

SAM LANE March 3, 2010

Jonathan Schiefer’s mother spoke softly Tuesday about her son, describing some of the troubles he has faced. “I feel a great sense of guilt that I wasn’t more involved with his mental state or his...

Executive Council organizes forum to address task force concerns

MORGAN OLSEN March 3, 2010

After two weeks of public feedback from University of Iowa officials and faculty, the UI Executive Council of Graduate and Professional Students met Tuesday night to prepare to address UI officials concerning...

Spotlight Iowa City: Changing the perception of aging

PATRICK RAFFERTY March 3, 2010

Aging is often a subject most people want to avoid. But it’s becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. The U.S. Census Bureau reports the elderly population will more than double between now and...

Council to revise cab ordinance

DI STAFF March 3, 2010

The Iowa City City Council voted to amend an ordinance that will ban flashing lights, but not necessarily electronic signs, on taxis. The altered ordinance passed unanimously in the third consideration...

2 UI students win Hearst Awards

DI STAFF March 3, 2010

Two University of Iowa students, and Daily Iowan employees, have been honored with college’s most prestige award in journalism. The Hearst Journalism Awards Program awarded Scott Miller second place...

Police team wins race up stairs

DI STAFF March 2, 2010

A team of Iowa City police officers posted the fastest time at the 2010 Fight for Air Climb Law Enforcement Challenge for the second year in a row on Sunday. The competition, sponsored by the American...

UI hiring 10 new faculty to focus on water sustainability

EMILY BUSSE March 2, 2010

University of Iowa officials are working to draw 10 experts on water sustainability to tenure-track positions by the fall of 2011. With searches underway now, five of the 10 may be here by July 1. The...

PAULA-ratio decision likely in new alcohol czar’s hands

JOSEPH BELK March 2, 2010

A battle between the Iowa City City Council and some downtown bars over high PAULA-per-police visit ratios will likely be settled by a newly appointed state official. Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division...