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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

Ponseti memorial service set

DI STAFF December 3, 2009

A memorial service for Ignacio Ponseti will be held on Dec. 6 from 3-5 p.m. in the Coral Ballroom of the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Coralville. The service celebrates the life of the UI professor...

UI lays off 11

REGINA ZILBERMINTS December 3, 2009

Hopes that the UI could escape the budget crisis without layoffs ended Tuesday when officials sent layoff notices to 11 staff members. Employees from UI Pharmaceuticals are the first to receive such notice...

Maxson eyes some mergers

KATHRYN STINSON December 3, 2009

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences — the largest school on campus — may soon undergo a revamp of administrative positions to ensure it can provide students with professors and keep classes small. College...

All UI students eligible for vaccine

LAUREN MILLS December 3, 2009

All UI students are now eligible for the H1N1 vaccine. The Johnson County Public Health Department expanded the priority groups for the vaccine to individuals from 6 months to 24 on Wednesday, said Doug...

QuickCare expands with new east location

HOLLY HINES December 2, 2009

Staff at the UI QuickCare facility in the University Capitol Centre have been busy, seeing up to 80 patients a day. But those who need health care at irregular times or without an appointment now have...

UI aims some high-tech at prospective students

SHANE ERSLAND December 2, 2009

As the UI aims to attract more students, a new program may help the university reach prospective students outside its normal target market. ConnectEDU, a web-based technology firm, named the UI as one...

Weinberg gives up psychology license

DI STAFF December 2, 2009

A former Iowa City psychologist currently in prison on charges of possession of child pornography voluntarily surrendered his license to practice psychology. Howard Weinberg, 61, waived his right to a...

Hines wins award

DI STAFF December 2, 2009

UI senior and Daily Iowan reporter Holly Hines won 11th place in the Feature Writing competition of the 2009-10 Hearst Journalism Awards Program. She went up against almost 150 entrants from 75 journalism...

Food Bank breaks record

DI STAFF December 2, 2009

The Iowa City Crisis Center Food Bank served a record number of families last month. On average, 959 families used the service per week in November. Program director Sarah Benson-Witry said November is...

Man charged with reckless driving, mischief

DI STAFF December 2, 2009

Johnson County sheriff’s deputies arrested a Solon man after he allegedly caused more than $1,600 in damages to street signs and mailboxes. Brandon Anderson, 24, was charged with reckless driving and...

Council delays fee decision

DI STAFF December 2, 2009

The Iowa City City Council on Tuesday evening deferred its decision on a possible franchise fee until Dec. 7. The fee would go help fund a new Iowa City fire station. The franchise fee would tax up to...

Regents delay tuition decision

EMILY BUSSE December 2, 2009

Members of the UI and Iowa City communities will have to wait another two months for the decision on any increases in tuition next year. Originally scheduled for next week’s state Board of Regents meeting,...