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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: Still mining that metal

REBECCA KOONS November 6, 2009

Inserting a heavy-metal CD in the stereo, Larry Sievers, 64, appears to be a fraction of his age. The man’s face lit up with a youthful glow as the Mob Rules started — triumphantly dark sounds Sievers...

Supervisors OK repaving projects

DI STAFF November 6, 2009

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors approved bids for two large-scale repaving projects at its Thursday meeting. The county will repave large portions of Highway 965 and Oak Crest Hill Road; the projects...

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...

Experts disagree on Kehoe’s sanity

REGINA ZILBERMINTS November 5, 2009

GRUNDY CENTER, Iowa — No one disagreed Wednesday whether Michelle Kehoe suffered from major depressive disorder. But whether she understood her alleged acts were wrong is a different story. In order...

Task force promotes ‘culture of engagement’

DANNY VALENTINE November 5, 2009

There’s a phrase UI community members are almost certain to hear emphasized a great deal more in the near future: “Public outreach.” As the higher-education landscape changes drastically, UI officials...

Legislators question UI’s sexual-misconduct policies

KEVIN HOFFMAN November 5, 2009

Some legislators say they have lingering questions about the sexual-misconduct policies at Iowa’s three state universities, but budget constraints will keep them from meeting again to discuss them. Iowa...