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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

City Council election: Mims stresses finances

NICOLE KARLIS September 29, 2009

For Susan Mims, a seat on the Iowa City City Council could mean one thing: a chance to help cure the city’s monetary woes. But if elected, she said, she hopes to bring even more change to the council. “I...

Council mulls half-staff policy

NICOLE KARLIS September 29, 2009

When Iowa City is affected by tragedy, the Iowa City City Council want to be sure it can fly the U.S. flag at half-staff. So city officials are looking to update the language of a resolution that was...

CR man faces charges

DI STAFF September 28, 2009

A Cedar Rapids man faces numerous charges after allegedly threatening several people with a knife downtown on Sunday, according to Iowa City police. Ryan Tunk, 19, was charged with armed with a dangerous...

2 UI alums get U.S. attorney nominations

DI STAFF September 28, 2009

President Obama nominated two UI alumni to be U.S. attorneys in Iowa on Sept. 25. Nicholas Klinefeldt, who graduated from the UI College of Law in 2000, is the nominee for the Southern District of Iowa. Stephanie...

A different tailgate

PARKER SMITH September 28, 2009

Black and gold lit up the 50-yard line 775 miles from State College, Pa., Sept. 26 in the IMU’s Hubbard Commons. UI Student Government is working with the Campus Activities Board and other student...

Frosh helping hands

JOHN DOETKOTT September 28, 2009

For most of the UI student population, Saturdays are for two things: sleeping and Hawkeye football. But some students are finding time to add a different activity to the list: community service. A small...

Family must wait for home

JOHN DOETKOTT September 28, 2009

A city order halted a Habitat for Humanity and UI Homecoming Council project that would give a home to a family in need. Kevin Paulsen, the outreach director for the Homecoming Council, said the goal...

Shelter House coming closer to being a reality

SCOTT RAYNOR September 28, 2009

After years of waiting, those involved in building Iowa City’s new Shelter House say they are relieved to see the project in its final planning stages. The transition from operating a homeless shelter...

City Council election: Bazzell aims to patch up town-gown relationship

NICOLE KARLIS September 28, 2009

Jared Bazzell never thought his college days would involve fiercely campaigning for a political seat. Now, the UI senior is in the race for a spot on the Iowa City City Council. “I really think that...

Regent backs new dorm

NICK PEDLEY September 28, 2009

Forty-one years after the UI last built a residence hall, one member of the state Board of Regents suggests it’s time for a new one. Regent Robert Downer of Iowa City said at the board’s last meeting...

Spotlight Iowa City: An interest in everything

DANNY VALENTINE September 28, 2009

There are really no simple answers when talking to UI Professor Nicholas Johnson, so one must be prepared. It’s a trip, albeit a pretty interesting one. He’s the type of guy where the conversation...

Attorney General’s Office backs deputy in shooting

DI STAFF September 28, 2009

Johnson County Deputy Terry Stotler was justified when he shot and killed John Deng, a report by the Iowa Attorney General’s Office concludes. Deputy Attorney General Thomas H. Miller released the...