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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

Spotlight Iowa City: Research champ

ALEXIS DORR October 14, 2009

Julie Andsager’s four cats aren’t excited about their owner’s prestigious research award. In fact, the felines, including a couple of tabbys, only really care about their pampered home life —...

Man charged with stealing prescription drugs

DI STAFF October 14, 2009

UI police arrested a man after he allegedly stole prescription drugs. Jack Otto, 48, Davenport, was charged with second-degree theft. According to reports, Otto allegedly stole prescription drugs from...

Early voting begins

DI STAFF October 14, 2009

Early voting is now available for the Nov. 3 general election for all Johnson County towns. Early voting takes place at the Johnson County Auditor’s Office on 913 S. Dubuque St. Office hours are Monday...

Crisis dwarfs past cuts

EMILY BUSSE October 14, 2009

The $24.7 million slash to the UI’s budget has put university officials and the state Board of Regents in “considerably the most difficult process we’ve been through before,” Regent Robert Downer...

Education feeling pinch

KEVIN HOFFMAN October 14, 2009

It’s called the higher-education “balance wheel.” In healthy financial times, state officials are said to happily invest in universities, reaping their monetary and social benefits. But as a recession...

Sometimes, hard to be first

EMILY BUSSE October 14, 2009

Roughly 20 years ago in Tepatitlan, Mexico, Moises and Martha Garcia wanted a better life for their children. So they moved to the United States, settling in Iowa and hoping their kids would have an opportunity...

Sheraton finishes renovation

CHRIS CURTLAND October 14, 2009

Sheraton Hotel’s ribbon-cutting event on Tuesday marked the completion of the building’s new, modern renovations. It also means one fewer warm pit stop on the way downtown for students. With the end...

Man pleads guilty to assault

DI STAFF October 13, 2009

An Iowa City man accused of helping another man attack a person pleaded guilty to assault causing injury on Oct. 7. Harry Rayton IV, 22, was charged with both aiding and abetting attempted murder and...

Nursing grad students to hold info meeting

DI STAFF October 13, 2009

An informational meeting is planned for Oct. 20 to educate undergraduate students about the graduate nursing programs offered at the UI. A panel of graduate students will hold the session, including Kristin...

Final Hancher debate draws crowd, concerns

SHANE ERSLAND October 13, 2009

Several Iowa City residents debated well after the final Hancher forum was scheduled to end Monday night. For some, it was the last chance to fight for where they want the complex’s new home. UI officials...

City Council hopefuls talk violence

NICOLE KARLIS October 13, 2009

Iowa City residents showered Iowa City City Council candidates on Monday afternoon with questions about public safety, a franchise fee, and alcohol-fueled violence. The forum, hosted by the Johnson County...

IMU eyes bowling comeback

ERIN PETTIT October 13, 2009

The 16-lane bowling alley that opened in the IMU in 1955 employed students — called “pinsetters” — whose sole job was to pick up roughly 19,900 pounds of pins in during 41⁄2 -hour shifts. Students...