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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

Marching Band marches on

SAMANTHA HONKEN September 17, 2009

A place that once held choruses of hallelujahs now holds the rowdy sounds of the Hawkeye Marching Band. The 250-member ensemble started conducting music rehearsals in the former St. Thomas More Catholic...

‘Dr. Doolittle’ a great pet groomer

MICHELLE BORYCA September 17, 2009

George Parker talks to cats and dogs. The owner of By George Pet Grooming believes his soothing voice and serene persona make animals understand he is going to do what he has to do: groom. And when that...

UI’s first LEED building opens

MITCHELL SCHMIDT September 17, 2009

On the edge of the Iowa River, the first building striving for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification on the UI campus is nearing completion. The Beckwith Boathouse will open its...

UI prof prepares pork

CHRIS CURTLAND September 17, 2009

Food blogger Nick Bergus, who also teaches multimedia at the UI, used to be a vegetarian. But a year and a half ago, he shot a pig between the eyes, butchered it, then ate it. “I expected to feel bad,...

UI students back in Cedar Rapids

MARLEEN LINARES September 17, 2009

Downtown Cedar Rapids can expect an influx of UI students in the near future. The UI Tippie School of Management’s M.B.A.-Professionals and Managers program is moving into a new facility in the downtown...

FBI: Iowa City crime up

JOHN DOETKOTT September 17, 2009

Iowa City police say recently released crime statistics underline the need for more officers. The Crime In the United States Report — which compiles statistics nationwide — provides data for various...

No tax forgiveness for Johnson County

SCOTT RAYNOR September 17, 2009

Because of his flood-damaged home and issues with relief funds, Iowa City resident and retiree John Fitzpatrick does not know how he can pay his property taxes. When he asked the Johnson County Board...

State holds flood forum

KEVIN HOFFMAN September 17, 2009

The Rebuild Iowa Office sponsored a statewide forum Wednesday night to highlight current efforts in Iowa’s ongoing flood recovery. Six different locations throughout the state tuned in through connected...

Spotlight Iowa City: From hodge-podge to pure art

DEE FABBRICATORE September 17, 2009

UI alum and White Rabbit owner Cortnie Widen says her style is a hodge-podge of sorts. “It really is constantly changing, and it filters through phases,” she said as she paused to help a customer...

Officials talk curfews

DI STAFF September 17, 2009

After an emotional public discussion at the Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday evening, councilors reached out to other Johnson County communities that have experience with juvenile curfews. The...

Students learn ‘don’t get busted’

REGINA ZILBERMINTS September 17, 2009

Before Wednesday night, Paige Preissler was unaware she doesn’t have to identify herself to police. Many UI students didn’t know that either. Nor do they know they can be charged simply for having...

Man accused in shooting pleads not guilty

DI STAFF September 16, 2009

A man accused of shooting another person in a bar parking lot pled not guilty to charges of attempted murder on Sept. 11. Bernard Butler, 18, of Cedar Rapids is also charged with public intoxication. According...