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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

Longtime medical shop to close

SAM LANE November 9, 2009

Tucked in the underground quarters of the UI Medical Laboratories Building, workers have made and repaired UI Hospitals and Clinics tools for decades. But financial constraints are now forcing the 86-year-old...

ACT tests the waters at 50

LAUREN MILLS November 9, 2009

Half of a century ago, two UI faculty left their lasting mark on the world: a series of lead-filled ovals with no stray markings. The ACT test celebrated its 50th year this past weekend; its first test...

School Board outlines boundary plans

HOLLY HINES November 9, 2009

Iowa City School Board members have further defined their four main concerns with redistricting. • Keeping students in the school closest to their homes The district’s boundary-change committee...

Students prepare to teach immigrants their rights

JOHN DOETKOTT November 9, 2009

Some UI students will soon spread the message to communities across Iowa: No human being is illegal. That was the lesson of the day on Nov. 7, as a handful of students attended a “Know Your Rights”...

Wal-Mart reduces size of new store

SHANE ERSLAND November 9, 2009

The Wal-Mart Supercenter set to be built in Iowa City will be smaller than the corporation initially planned, but many local residents said they want city officials to stop the facility altogether. After...

Man who stabbed himself with knife dies

DI STAFF November 6, 2009

A 26-year-old man who cut his throat downtown late on Oct. 31 died Wednesday from the injuries, according to the Iowa City police. The man, whose name is not being released, was in town visiting friends...

2 women to donate quilt

DI STAFF November 6, 2009

Two local women will donate a quilt they made in honor of their sons who are serving in the military to the UI at the Second UI Veterans Day Reception next week. Kathy Last, a UI staff member, created...

Hughes Institute reaffirms 2 UI profs

DI STAFF November 6, 2009

Two UI researchers, Kevin Campbell and Michael Welsh, have been reaffirmed spots for the next five years as investigators at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Maryland. Campbell holds the Roy J....

Oral to speak on protecting Turkish children

DI STAFF November 6, 2009

Resmiye Oral, clinical director of the UI Child Protection Program, will speak today about efforts to help protect Turkish children from abuse and neglect. Oral, also a UI clinical associate professor...

Diwali approaches

DI STAFF November 6, 2009

The UI Indian Student Alliance will host Diwali, commonly known as the “Festival of Lights,” on Nov. 14 from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Diwali is one of the largest South Asian holidays, lasting from three to...

Kehoe found guilty on all counts

REGINA ZILBERMINTS November 6, 2009

GRUNDY CENTER, Iowa — A Grundy County jury deliberated fewer than two hours before finding Michelle Kehoe guilty of first-degree murder, attempted murder, and child endangerment causing injury. As a...

After fire, Iowa House Hotel may not open for Family Weekend

MARLEEN LINARES November 6, 2009

If the Iowa House Hotel in the IMU remains closed today because of an early Thursday morning electrical fire, UI officials will likely have to scramble to find accommodations for the dozens of families...