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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

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...

Fish fanatic

LAUREN MILLS October 30, 2009

Cora and Bennie swim beneath the fluorescent light and steady hum of an aquarium skimmer. The clown fish live in a 20-gallon tank beneath UI sophomore Kylie Day’s loft bed. “I’ve always been insane...

Carver-Hawkeye renovations could affect concert bookings

KATHRYN STINSON October 30, 2009

Hawkeye fans aren’t the only ones looking forward to to $47 million renovation for Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Concert lovers are, too. SCOPE Productions hopes to bring back such big names as John Mayer,...

Cuts may sting tobacco stings

NICOLE KARLIS October 30, 2009

It may be easier for minors to get a pack of smokes after Iowa’s budget cuts. State funds designated to help state law enforcement stamp out underage smoking sales could be slashed in the 10 percent...

Board of Regents approve UI budget plans

EMILY BUSSE October 30, 2009

CEDAR FALLS — The state Board of Regents approved the UI’s plan to cut costs by the millions Thursday, but decided to postpone a final vote on a $100 tuition surcharge until December. “I want students...

Halloween comes with special safety cautions

MARLEEN LINARES October 30, 2009

While Iowa City’s young trick-or-treaters are supposed to pack up by 8 p.m., Iowa City police Sgt. Troy Kelsay said additional officers will be monitoring the downtown crowd. Officials anticipate the...

Michelle Kehoe’s murder trial opens

REGINA ZILBERMINTS October 30, 2009

GRUNDY CENTER, Iowa — Michelle Kehoe, 36, sat in the Grundy County Courthouse on Thursday, rarely looking at family members as her oldest son’s voice echoed around the courtroom. “She put duct tape...

Locals loading up on weapons

SHANE ERSLAND October 30, 2009

More residents of Johnson County may be carrying concealed weapons this year — the demand for the license to do so has soared. The increase, which has also been seen across the county, may be a result...

Hospital officials issue a positive report to Board

JOHN DOETKOTT October 30, 2009

CEDAR FALLS — Despite budget cuts, officials at the UI Hospitals and Clinics brought a bright message to the state Board of Regents’ meeting Thursday: The hospital is making money this quarter. The...

Pappajohns give a record-breaking $26.4 million donation

JOHN DOETKOTT October 30, 2009

Pappajohn will be the buzz around campus this week once again. The state Board of Regents voted Thursday to name the new Biomedical Discovery Building in honor of John and Mary Pappajohn after the couple’s...

30 local soldiers welcomed home

SHANE ERSLAND October 29, 2009

Army Spc. Weston McKee can finally get back to work on building his new house. McKee is one of 30 local National Guard soldiers dismissed from duty during a ceremony Wednesday after being deployed in...