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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

Energy-drink logo battle looms

PARKER SMITH November 3, 2009

It’s all about the Tigerhawk. An energy-drink company contracted with the UI says the university is unfairly trying to terminate its contract after being pressured by Coca-Cola. The UI notified TNT...

Utility fee passes 1st test

NICOLE KARLIS November 3, 2009

Iowa City residents are one step closer to seeing an increase in their utility bills. The Iowa City City Council voted 6-1 to pass its first consideration of the city’s franchise fee at its meeting...

UIHC employees don’t need vaccination

REGINA ZILBERMINTS November 3, 2009

UI Hospitals and Clinics employees will not be required to receive flu vaccinations, a neutral arbitrator ruled Monday. The decision applies to vaccines against both the seasonal and H1N1 flu. The ruling...

Election nears; ho-hum leads

LAUREN MILLS November 3, 2009

Early voting in this year’s Iowa City City Council election is at a record low, and turnout is expected to remain paltry when the polls close tonight. As of Monday, the Auditor’s Office recorded 1,313...

DeGowin faces big run on platelets

JORDAN FRIES November 3, 2009

The DeGowin Blood Center is looking for more platelet donations after seeing astronomical demand recently. Platelet use at the UI Hospital and Clinics has been 50 to 60 percent above normal during the...

Spotlight Iowa City: Keeping busy never a problem

MARLEEN LINARES November 3, 2009

Nancy Sereduck rarely stops. On one Thursday afternoon, the Emergency Communications Center supervisor scanned computer monitors, radioing officers, and fielded 911 calls. She’s that person who constantly...

Parents want say on boundary changes

DI STAFF November 3, 2009

Iowa City School District officials and a large group of parents discussed boundary change concerns at the first of three public forums about redistricting on Monday night. Several parents said they were...

Everson’s trial set for July 2010

DI STAFF November 3, 2009

The trial for a former Hawkeye football player accused of sexually assaulting a female student-athlete has been rescheduled — probably for the last time — for July. Cedric Everson’s trial is now...

Murder trial on hold until Tuesday

REGINA ZILBERMINTS November 2, 2009

GRUNDY CENTER, Iowa — Day two of Michelle Kehoe’s murder trial found her family members staring at her written answers to authorities’ questions, projected onto a screen in the Grundy County Courthouse. Chris...

Worshiping God, representing African culture

SHANE ERSLAND November 2, 2009

The smoky aroma of grilling goat meat seeped through the open door of the Church of the Nazarene in Iowa City on Oct. 31. Inside, 50 Christians praised their savior. Since they received formal approval...

Turkish students and community come together for celebration

EMILY BUSSE November 2, 2009

Almost 6,000 miles apart, Angela Keysor and her husband — both UI graduate students in history — celebrated the same thing this weekend: the Republic Day of Turkey. Her husband, Brian Miller, watched...

H1N1 vaccine is now available to a select group of UI students

SAM LANE November 2, 2009

There was a slightly larger crowd than normal at UI Student Health Service on Oct. 30. The day before, Westlawn received its first 150 doses of the coveted injectable form of the H1N1 vaccine. Now, students...