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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

Hanson to receive $15,000

DI STAFF March 8, 2010

Following City High Principal Mark Hanson’s resignation, effective June 30, he will receive $15,000 on top of his usual salary for the school year, according to a separate agreement. The public document...

2 Northern Illinois wrestlers suspended after IC fight

DI STAFF March 8, 2010

Northern Illinois University wrestling coach Dave Grant suspended a pair of wrestlers indefinitely after they were allegedly involved in a fight last month in Iowa City. Northern Illinois junior Brad...

Man charged with false report

DI STAFF March 8, 2010

A man charged with public intoxication last month reportedly entered a guilty plea using a name from a fake ID. Adam Stoczynski, 20, 335 S. Clinton St., was charged Feb. 27 with public intoxication and...

Lombardo vies for two jobs

DI STAFF March 8, 2010

Iowa City’s former city mananger is a candidate for the same position in two different towns. Michael Lombardo is one of five applicants for city manager in Albert Lea, Minn., according to the Albert...

UISG deadline looms

DI STAFF March 8, 2010

The deadline for UI Student Government candidates to submit their applications is 4 p.m. today. UISG holds an election each spring to select the presidential party and a slate of senators. As of Sunday,...

School District proposes tax increase

NORA HEATON March 8, 2010

No one likes paying taxes in a recession. But unless the state can provide more funds for Iowa City schools, the School District may have to raise property taxes by almost 15 percent. The current property-tax...

Man charged with living in ex’s house

DI STAFF March 8, 2010

Police charged a man for allegedly living in his ex-girlfriend’s house when she was out of town. Adam Hamlin, 30, 902 N. Dodge St. Apt. 7, was charged Dec. 28, 2009, with third-degree burglary. Hamlin...

21-ordinance opponents use Facebook to rally support

MITCHELL SCHMIDT March 8, 2010

Hundreds of people plan to join efforts against the possible prohibition of underage patrons in Iowa City bars. University of Iowa junior Dan Tallon is encouraging students to speak out against the ordinance...

Becoming Herky

MICHELLE HILLENBRAND March 8, 2010

With a head weighing between 10 and 25 pounds, Herky the Hawk’s costume can leave students underneath smelly, sweaty, and tired. Nonetheless University of Iowa junior Bridget, a member of the Iowa Spirit...

Flooding chance lowered, report shows

JOSEPH BELK March 8, 2010

Local victims of flooding in 2008 are remaining optimistic after a spring outlook released by the National Weather Service decreased the potential of flooding in Iowa City. The March 5 release indicated...

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...

Using Katrina in education

JORDAN FRIES March 5, 2010

Gritty images splashed across the overhead projector in a University Capitol Centre seminar room late Thursday afternoon. Roughly 50 attendees — mostly local educators — gazed at New Orleans homes...