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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

Oxford bank robbed

REGINA ZILBERMINTS October 22, 2009

An unknown man robbed an Oxford, Iowa, bank on Wednesday before fleeing in a stolen car with an undisclosed amount of money, authorities say. According to Johnson County Sheriff Lonny Pulkrabek, the incident...

Students to get early look at book costs

MARLEEN LINARES October 22, 2009

UI students looking to avoid classes with costly textbooks will soon have another option: avoiding the course altogether. Under a new federal act, students will now be able to view required textbooks...

Spotlight Iowa City: A long love affair with ‘real’ beer

PARKER SMITH October 22, 2009

Doug Alberhasky feels sorry for all you Bud Light drinkers. “That beer has no soul,” the John’s Grocery store manager and resident “Bier Guy” said, sitting in his cluttered store office Tuesday....

Satterfield’s trial delayed

DI STAFF October 22, 2009

The trial for a former Hawkeye football player accused of sexually assaulting a female student-athlete inside an empty Hillcrest dorm room has again been rescheduled. Abe Satterfield will now go to trial...

Man charged with controlled-substance violation

DI STAFF October 22, 2009

Police have arrested an Iowa City man after he allegedly participated in a marijuana sale. Police charged Andrew Pelzer, 19, 1922 Grantwood Drive, with a controlled-substance violation. According to...

Man charged with animal abuse after puppy-vodka incident

DI STAFF October 22, 2009

Iowa City police arrested a man after he allegedly gave vodka to a puppy. Jared Colony, 28, 1708 Hollywood Blvd., was charged with animal abuse. According to reports, Colony was watching the 4-month...

Supervisors ponder ambulance, medical examiner spending

DI STAFF October 22, 2009

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday afternoon discussed the budgets for the Johnson County Ambulance Service and Johnson County medical examiner. The supervisors want each department...

UI research sails along

SAM LANE October 22, 2009

Research funded by outside sources may be one area at the UI safe from major cuts. A scenario in which the UI’s budget issues would affect these research projects is unlikely but not impossible, UI...

Graduate employee union fights back against budget cuts

EMILY BUSSE October 21, 2009

The UI graduate-student union is gearing up to fight any potential layoffs of more teaching and research assistants, noting that 150 TA positions have already been cut this year. As the UI draws up plans...

Tuition increase could factor into financial aid

JOHN DOETKOTT October 21, 2009

Hannah Kane pays for college on her own. “My parents could pay my tuition, or they could feed my younger siblings,” the UI junior said. Kane, who is from Manchester, Iowa, relies on a combination...

UISG sponsors a City Council forum

KATHRYN STINSON October 21, 2009

Tuesday night’s first-ever UI Student Government-sponsored Iowa City City Council candidate forum saw little controversy or heated debate. The five hopefuls in attendance generally agreed during their...

City Council eyes upping parking ticket

NICOLE KARLIS October 21, 2009

City officials plan to plow away more snowbanks this winter — which may leave UI students with illegally parked vehicles no choice but to hop on the toboggan to the impoundment lot. The Iowa City City...