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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

Spotlight Iowa City: Writer knows when to park day job

MITCH SMITH February 11, 2010

John Thomas has a secret identity. He spends his days working in the UI Parking and Transportation Department. But by night — or “early evening,” because he’s getting older — the Coralville...

Material witness wants case dismissed

DI STAFF February 11, 2010

The material witness held in relation to the Oct. 8, 2009, shooting death of John Versypt has asked that his case be dismissed, according to court documents. Justin Marshall, 19, was in the apartment...

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....

New UI sex-harassment policy open for comments

MORGAN OLSEN February 10, 2010

UI students could soon report unwelcome behavior before it becomes sexual harassment under new revisions to the university’s sexual-harassment policy. One revision of the proposal states “individuals...

Yucca Mountain as metaphor

REBECCA KOONS February 10, 2010

The prospect of a potential environmental disaster near his mother’s new home inspired UI Associate Professor John D’Agata’s latest book, About a Mountain. Several years ago, he helped move his...

Spotlight Iowa City: A gallery of careers

ADAM SALAZAR February 10, 2010

Ben Chait has never settled down in one career. He always wants to do something else. Since arriving in Iowa City more than 30 years ago, the soft-spoken architect turned visual artist and entrepreneur...

Culver honored

DI STAFF February 10, 2010

Gov. Chet Culver has been recognized as the 2010 honoree for the “State and Local Leadership Award” by Voices for National Service, a national advocacy group that promotes public policy in community...

City snow emergency in effect

DI STAFF February 10, 2010

A snow emergency takes effect for Iowa City today and extends through Friday, city officials said. Certain parking regulations apply. During a snow emergency, on streets that normally have odd-even parking,...

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...