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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

Mason addresses budget concerns

LAUREN MILLS October 2, 2009

UI President Sally Mason predicted future adjustments to the university’s budget, but she remained optimistic throughout her annual “State of the U” address Thursday afternoon. Around 200 people...

Student and soldier aims at City Council seat

NICOLE KARLIS October 2, 2009

UI junior Dan Tallon has experience in the combat zone. In fact, he served his patriotic duties before he could legally purchase tobacco. Now, Tallon is looking to further carry out the commitment he...

Students learn about sustainability

ERIN PETTIT October 2, 2009

Tina McPherson thought sustainability was just about being green. But after the business graduate student attended a lecture Thursday, hosted by a vice president of the Fortune-500 company that makes...

Korean program joins Chinese to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival

EMILY BUSSE October 2, 2009

Chinese and Korean language students crammed into a small classroom in Phillips Hall on Thursday night under red hanging paper lanterns to watch live performances of kung fu, music, and poetry readings. The...

New bridge over Iowa River sparks hopes for development

NICOLE LUMBRERAS October 2, 2009

Today, Iowa City officials will unveil a new bridge over the Iowa River, bringing with it the possibility of development to the Southeast Side. “Development follows transportation,” said Iowa City...

Spotlight Iowa City: UI professor brings Thai culture to the classroom

MICHELLE BORYCA October 2, 2009

Khon Thai jai dee. This phrase, meaning “Thai people are good-hearted” in English, sums up the way UI Associate Professor Scott McNabb feels about the southeastern Asian country and its people. McNabb,...

UI wants more time on Hillcrest-assault documents

DI STAFF October 2, 2009

Attorneys for the UI asked a judge on Wednesday to allow them more time to release more than 1,100 documents related to the sexual-assault investigation involving two former Hawkeye football players. Sixth...

Man wants aiding and abetting dropped

DI STAFF October 2, 2009

An Iowa City man accused of aiding and abetting attempted murder requested on Wednesday that the case against him be dismissed. Harry Rayton IV, 22, is accused of helping Adam Burkart, 19, attack another...

IMU footbridge back in action

DI STAFF October 2, 2009

The IMU footbridge will reopen today after being closed from the 2008 flood. UI officials will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony with brief remarks at 10 a.m. UI President Sally Mason told the university...

Stutsman becomes supervisors’ vice chairwoman

DI STAFF October 2, 2009

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors decided Sally Stutsman will fill deceased Larry Meyers position as the vice head of the supervisors. She will also take his place on the Board of Directors of the...

Qwest worker charged

DI STAFF October 2, 2009

A Qwest employee was arrested after allegedly stealing equipment and then selling it, according to Coralville police. Derek Provence, 40, was charged with two counts of first-degree theft, a Class C felony. Provence...

Ex-UI prof to head Minneapolis Fed

DI STAFF October 2, 2009

A former UI associate professor was named president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis this week. Narayana Kocherlakota will become the bank’s 12th president, assuming...