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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

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....

Loh: Students the priority

MORGAN OLSEN February 11, 2010

UI officials are trying to remedy the problem of increased enrollment coupled with fewer faculty members predicted for next year, Provost Wallace Loh told the UI Staff Council on Wednesday. Six task forces...

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...

Marriage bill dead

DI STAFF February 10, 2010

The debate over gay marriage at the state Capitol is likely over for this year, because Republicans failed to push a vote in either house of the Legislature on Tuesday. In the House, Republicans needed...

Porn movie canceled at Bijou

REGINA ZILBERMINTS February 10, 2010

The students in charge of the Bijou agreed to cancel the 3-D pornographic film scheduled to be shown this weekend after a discussion with Thomas Rocklin, the UI interim vice president for Student Services. Despite...

Accused abuser: I didn’t touch boy

SAM LANE February 10, 2010

A former counselor at Lemme Elementary never touched the boy who accused him of doing so, he testified Tuesday. At the end of the second day in Donald Clark’s second-degree sexual-abuse trial, both...

Alcohol convictions may not be fully erased

MICHAEL ARRIOLA February 10, 2010

It may be erased, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s gone. A bill passed by the Iowa House and now working its way through the Senate would, if passed, let Iowans petition to have a drinking offense...