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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

UI works to help vets

SHANE ERSLAND November 11, 2009

Life at the UI is entirely different from that in the war zone. And that’s why the university’s veteran-friendly programs — some of the best in the nation — are crucial for student veterans. Members...

Gulf vet aids younger vets

JORDAN FRIES November 11, 2009

Cate Hartmann’s journey to the UI hasn’t been easy. In 1990, she was forced to leave her fifth-grade son behind when her National Guard unit was deployed to Iraq for the first Gulf War. During 11...

Courts being hit hard

REGINA ZILBERMINTS November 11, 2009

Employees at the Johnson County Courthouse are bracing for furloughs, potential layoffs, and yet another slash in funding — something they say will further affect an already struggling justice system. Iowa...

School Board eyes homeschool rules

HOLLY HINES November 10, 2009

Homeschooled students in Iowa City may need to attend a district high school for at least two years to receive a diploma under a newly proposed policy change. The Iowa City School Board will conduct a...

Spotlight Iowa City: Down to the river

SAM LANE November 10, 2009

Nancy Purington found her wave of inspiration at the confluence of two rivers. As a girl, the view from Purington’s home overlooked the Wapsipinicon and Mississippi Rivers. The now-62-year-old swam,...

Defecation brings charges

DI STAFF November 10, 2009

An Iowa City man faces two charges after he allegedly defecated on the floor of a local pharmacy last week. Robert E. Lee, 57, 1903 H St., was charged with fifth-degree criminal mischief and public intoxication. According...

Recount doesn’t change U-Heights vote

DI STAFF November 10, 2009

A supervised recount of the Nov. 3 University Heights city election found no changes in voting results, officials announced Monday. Johnson County Auditor Tom Slockett ordered a recount of the election...

Simulator tests local bus drivers

PARKER SMITH November 10, 2009

A new Cambus driver, Bill Weets got the dreaded late-night shift. During his first semester on the job, lack of seniority forced the now UI senior to drive the Saferide route, which runs until after 2...

Summit liquor license on line

NICOLE KARLIS November 10, 2009

The third Iowa City bar to fight for its liquor-license is set to face the Iowa City City Council next week. The Summit filed a license-renewal application last week, and it will go before the City Council...

Applications for law school rise

REGINA ZILBERMINTS November 10, 2009

Future lawyers beware: Competition is increasing. Application numbers at the UI College of Law are up. Compared with this time last year, they’ve risen by 53 percent — a huge increase that is mirrored...

Mason on cuts, student services

DI STAFF November 10, 2009

The Daily Iowan sat down with UI President Sally Mason to discuss how the budget reduction plan is progressing and what it means for staff and students. DI: How can you assure staff and faculty that reductions...

Candidate knows crises

HOLLY HINES November 10, 2009

Paul Allvin knows how to deal with a crisis. A candidate for the UI vice president for Strategic Communication position, he said he has helped officials communicate with the public during two large rural...