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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

County becoming more bike friendly

DI STAFF September 25, 2009

Urban areas in Johnson County, including Iowa City, are now closer to being more bike friendly. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors passed its Master Bike Plan on Thursday. The plan is a comprehensive...

Parking changes

DI STAFF September 25, 2009

On Sept. 28, city employees will begin replacing some parking signs in Iowa City. The new signs will indicate parking restrictions based on odd and even days of the month rather than “calendar” parking. Most...

Development issues bring 10 University Heights council hopefuls

KEVIN HOFFMAN September 25, 2009

University Heights residents are gearing up for what could be the town’s biggest City Council election in its 74-year history. In the small community nestled on West Side of Iowa City, 10 council hopefuls...

UIHC limits baby visits, fearing H1N1

SAM LANE September 25, 2009

Newborns at the UI Hospitals and Clinics may have fewer visitors to “goo” and “gah” at their flushed faces, as the hospital has already implemented its annual isolation policy to guard against...

No worries yet about increasing class sizes

MARLEEN LINARES September 25, 2009

Class sizes are steadily increasing at the UI, but faculty members say there’s no need to worry — yet. The heavy budget cuts from last year led administration to leave some positions unfilled, including...

Famed physician John MacQueen dies

DANNY VALENTINE September 25, 2009

John MacQueen, whose work in pediatrics affected the lives of mothers and children across the country, died Wednesday after a seizure and heart attack following a prolonged struggle with dementia. He was...

UI grad student makes drug drop-off possible

KATHRYN STINSON September 25, 2009

Iowa City officials had been considering a prescription drug drop-off for more than a year. But it took UI graduate student Jeremy Bril to make it happen. The 24-year-old, studying environmental engineering...

Supervisor’s e-mails salty

SCOTT RAYNOR September 25, 2009

A Johnson County supervisor’s personal e-mails surfaced on Wednesday, exposing some surprising terminology aimed at an Iowa City constituent. Supervisor Rod Sullivan is under fire after sending a vulgar...

New voices for Iowa City Police Citizen’s Review Board

DANNY VALENTINE September 25, 2009

Vershawn Young wanted to level the playing field between police and citizens, and Joe Treloar wanted to ensure the two groups get a fair representation. Both were looking for a way to serve their community. Now...

UI student stole credit, ID, police say

DI STAFF September 24, 2009

A UI student faces three charges after allegedly using a stolen credit card and university ID to buy a computer and other items at the Old Capital Town Center, according to UI police. Liuyizhi Yuan, 18,...

Officials reach agreement on flu vaccines

DI STAFF September 24, 2009

UI officials confirmed an agreement was reached with two unions who asked them to halt a mandatory flu vaccination program. The UI Hospitals and Clinics will continue with the program and start vaccinating...

More UI students in ‘crisis’

SCOTT RAYNOR September 24, 2009

More UI students are turning to the Crisis Center this year. Approximately 320 UI students received groceries from the Johnson County Crisis Center in fiscal 2009, a 33 percent increase over last year....