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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

UISG endorses surcharge and tuition hike

KATHRYN STINSON October 28, 2009

The UI Student Government Senate voted overwhelmingly in favor of supporting a $100 spring tuition surcharge on Tuesday night. Senators also voted to endorse a 6 percent tuition increase. But the Senate...

Balancing sports’ books

SAM LANE October 28, 2009

Despite a multimillion dollar budget, the Hawkeye athletics department has still faced budget challenges this year. Since 2007, the athletics department has been completely self-sustaining — meaning...

UI Student Health builds fitness foundation

JORDAN FRIES October 28, 2009

Freshmen can now better avoid gaining their destined 15 pounds. In fact, all UI students can focus on slowly transitioning into a healthier lifestyle with the help of UI Student Health’s new program,...

Local FEMA office benefits flood-recovery process

HOLLY HINES October 28, 2009

A new Federal Emergency Management Agency and Iowa Homeland Security office in Iowa City is helping the UI with roughly 250 flood-recovery projects. UI officials said the new location, funded by federal...

Spotlight Iowa City: Twirling in a burning ring of fire

IAN MARTIN October 28, 2009

Nicole Jensen keeps cool, even with fiery batons encircling her. As the featured twirler for West High, Jensen is always a bright spot in the marching band’s halftime show. But beyond just a few Fridays...

Community college face cuts

LAUREN MILLS October 28, 2009

Iowa’s community-college instructors could see smaller salaries as officials at the schools face a 10 percent cut in state funding. The Department of Education is looking to cut $91,668 from community...

Kehoe trial to open

DI STAFF October 28, 2009

The trial for a Coralville woman accused of killing one son and attempting to kill another will begin today. Michelle Kehoe, 36, is charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder, and child endangerment...

Sheriff’s reserves aid deputies at jail, in field

SHANE ERSLAND October 27, 2009

If wearing olive-green slacks several times a month doesn’t appeal to job-seekers, the Johnson County Sheriff’s Reserves staff is hoping some of their training tactics will. While most volunteer opportunities...

Wheels of justice grinding slowly

REGINA ZILBERMINTS October 27, 2009

Half of the students on campus during an alleged Hillcrest assault will have graduated by the time Abe Satterfield and Cedric Everson walk into the courtroom for their trial next April. Satterfield and...

PAULA shouldn’t hurt Shipley, most agree

NICOLE KARLIS October 27, 2009

Though one candidate vying for the Iowa City City Council has a record of alcohol-related offenses, many agree it likely won’t have an impact on his candidacy. UI senior Jeff Shipley, also the UI Student...

Spotlight Iowa City: Facing off with icy responsibility

EVELYN LAU October 27, 2009

Austin Ladd has no regrets about becoming a Hawkeye, even though he had to sacrifice being in a state that loves hockey. The Southbury, Conn., native made the decision to move more than 1,000 miles away...

Police look for home intruder

DI STAFF October 27, 2009

Police are searching for a suspect after a woman reported an intruder entering her residence on Monday. According to police, officers responded to the 1000 block of West Side Drive at around 3:40 a.m....