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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 theft, forgery

DI STAFF February 12, 2010

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office charged a man on Feb. 8, alleging that he forged $13,600 in checks using a relative’s name. Dale Grimm, 50, Middle Amana, Iowa, was charged with first-degree theft...

Teenager arrested in Broadway killing

REGINA ZILBERMINTS February 12, 2010

Iowa City police arrested a 17-year-old in connection with the slaying of a landlord who was shot while tending to his property. Charles William Curtis Thompson was charged Thursday with first-degree...

Redistricting causes real-estate concerns

NORA HEATON February 12, 2010

Nancy Hudson’s home is filled with photographs of her three grandchildren. But as she talks about them, an unlikely topic comes up: real estate. Hudson’s son and daughter-in-law are in the process...

Graduates eye overseas teaching

MICHAEL ARRIOLA February 12, 2010

In a nearly jobless economy, William Boyd has found an alternative — leaving the economy behind and teaching English in Spain. The UI senior, who is majoring in Spanish and international studies, is...

Bijou, UI talk on films

KRISTIN LUTZ February 12, 2010

UI officials could prove to be a roadblock as the Bijou’s Board of Directors pursue the mission of screening films the community wouldn’t usually see. University officials asked the board on Tuesday...

Iowa lags in Advanced Placement Exams

DI STAFF February 11, 2010

Fewer Iowa high-school students took an Advanced Placement Exam in 2009 than students nationwide and scored lower than their American peers, according to the group’s sixth-annual report to the nation...

IMU, your late-night place to be

DI STAFF February 11, 2010

The IMU has extended its hours and is offering new services for students. Now open until 2 a.m. daily, students can study, grab late-night snacks, or find a place to relax. Students can take advantage...

Defendants in Jones’ suit respond

DI STAFF February 11, 2010

The UI, state Board of Regents, and UI President Sally Mason have submitted their answer to a lawsuit filed by a former UI vice president for Student Services, according to court documents. Phillip Jones...

Clark found guilty

SAM LANE February 11, 2010

As Donald Clark removed a golden cross from around his neck, he began to cry. The 41-year-old took his wallet out of his pocket, ripped off his tie, and handed his belongings to the sheriff’s deputy....

Loh: Students the priority

MORGAN OLSEN February 11, 2010

UI officials are trying to remedy the problem of increased enrollment coupled with fewer faculty members predicted for next year, Provost Wallace Loh told the UI Staff Council on Wednesday. Six task forces...

Howie Day to headline 10K Show

MARISA WAY February 11, 2010

Philanthropic students on the UI campus will get a chance to see Howie Day this year, 10,000 Hours Show officials said Wednesday. The concert, which will take place on April 11 in the IMU Main Lounge,...

Mason, Loh discuss budget, drinking

JOE CAVALIERE February 11, 2010

Students gathered Thursday night to get direct answers from their administrators on a range of issues. Quality of education, the fate of graduate programs, and drinking issues steered the discussion. Approximately...