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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 engineering students race veggies

PARKER SMITH November 3, 2009

Tiny cars made out of peppers, onions, grapes, corncobs, and more raced on the roof of the Seamans Center on Monday morning. First-year engineering students at the UI gathered at the “Vegetable Car...

Energy-drink logo battle looms

PARKER SMITH November 3, 2009

It’s all about the Tigerhawk. An energy-drink company contracted with the UI says the university is unfairly trying to terminate its contract after being pressured by Coca-Cola. The UI notified TNT...

Utility fee passes 1st test

NICOLE KARLIS November 3, 2009

Iowa City residents are one step closer to seeing an increase in their utility bills. The Iowa City City Council voted 6-1 to pass its first consideration of the city’s franchise fee at its meeting...

Turkish students and community come together for celebration

EMILY BUSSE November 2, 2009

Almost 6,000 miles apart, Angela Keysor and her husband — both UI graduate students in history — celebrated the same thing this weekend: the Republic Day of Turkey. Her husband, Brian Miller, watched...

H1N1 vaccine is now available to a select group of UI students

SAM LANE November 2, 2009

There was a slightly larger crowd than normal at UI Student Health Service on Oct. 30. The day before, Westlawn received its first 150 doses of the coveted injectable form of the H1N1 vaccine. Now, students...

Kinnick fans do not pass go, do not collect $200

MITCHELL SCHMIDT November 2, 2009

Beneath the roaring Hawkeye fans, near Gate B of Kinnick Stadium, is one room most fans have never heard of or want to enter: the holding cell. The cell, used as many as 70 times a game, is the first...

UIHC to begin indirectly soliciting patients

SAM LANE November 2, 2009

The concept of patients as philanthropists has raised questions at the UI Hospitals and Clinics. “The foundation is asking patients to support the hospital in a philanthropic manner,” UIHC spokesman...

Iowa coaching icon dies over weekend

BRENDAN STILES November 2, 2009

Legendary Iowa head football coach Forest Evashevski, who led the Hawkeyes to their only two Rose Bowl victories, died Oct. 30 at his home in Michigan. He was 91. His death came about two weeks after...

Murder trial on hold until Tuesday

REGINA ZILBERMINTS November 2, 2009

GRUNDY CENTER, Iowa — Day two of Michelle Kehoe’s murder trial found her family members staring at her written answers to authorities’ questions, projected onto a screen in the Grundy County Courthouse. Chris...

Worshiping God, representing African culture

SHANE ERSLAND November 2, 2009

The smoky aroma of grilling goat meat seeped through the open door of the Church of the Nazarene in Iowa City on Oct. 31. Inside, 50 Christians praised their savior. Since they received formal approval...

Locals loading up on weapons

SHANE ERSLAND October 30, 2009

More residents of Johnson County may be carrying concealed weapons this year — the demand for the license to do so has soared. The increase, which has also been seen across the county, may be a result...

Hospital officials issue a positive report to Board

JOHN DOETKOTT October 30, 2009

CEDAR FALLS — Despite budget cuts, officials at the UI Hospitals and Clinics brought a bright message to the state Board of Regents’ meeting Thursday: The hospital is making money this quarter. The...