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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

Spotlight Iowa City: The mother of whistlers

ALISSA ROSEN October 9, 2009

Connie Roberts makes whistles. But they’re hardly the typical, 25-cent plastic noisemakers a gym coach would wear around his neck. “I like to use everyday objects and give them a little twist,”...

Bazzell out in council election

DI STAFF October 9, 2009

Official results from the Oct. 3 Iowa City City Council primary confirm Jared Bazzell is no longer on the ballot. Officials waited until 1 p.m. Thursday to count any absentee ballots and overseas votes...

United Way to train emergency volunteers

DI STAFF October 9, 2009

The United Way of Johnson County will hold two training sessions for community members interested in volunteering at the Emergency Center during times of disaster. The Emergency Volunteer Center provides...

Man charged in robberies

DI STAFF October 9, 2009

Police arrested an Iowa City man allegedly connected to two armed gas-station robberies following a Wednesday robbery, Iowa City police reported. Police charged Benjamin Lewis, 28, with three counts of...

Culver wields big budget cleaver

NICK PEDLEY October 9, 2009

Gov. Chet Culver’s sweeping budget cuts forced UI officials into emergency meetings on Thursday. Some officials have hinted at midyear tuition hikes and faculty layoffs. The systemwide freeze is in...

Locals find body, gun on Southeast Side

CLARA HOGAN October 9, 2009

Police are investigating a suspicious death on the Southeast Side of town after witnesses said they found a man lying next to a gun in the hallway of Broadway Condominiums. Officers arrived on scene at...

Authorities brace for wild football weekend

DANNY VALENTINE October 9, 2009

Homecoming weekend. Check. Night game. Yes. Undefeated Hawkeye team against a big-time rival. Definitely. “It could be the perfect storm,” said Iowa City police Sgt. Troy Kelsay. Any one of these...

Magic may roll to a stop for the bus

CHRIS CURTLAND October 9, 2009

Iowa City’s epic Magic Bus has rolled to Miami, Las Vegas, Key West, the Indy 500, and Pasadena, Calif., for the Rose Bowl in 1991. But when this year’s football and tailgating season ends, it might...

Alcohol panel grinds along

MARLEEN LINARES October 8, 2009

After seven months, the Partnership for Alcohol Safety Committee is still in the discussion phase. And officials said that likely won’t change soon. “We don’t want to go too fast with this issue,”...

UI mulls e-mail

SHANE ERSLAND October 8, 2009

While some students might curse Hawkmail’s limited storage space, transitioning to another provider could have negative side effects. UI Information Technology Services officials are weighing the pros...

Johnson County closer to new jail site

SCOTT RAYNOR October 8, 2009

Johnson County officials took another step toward a decision concerning a new jail facility on Wednesday evening. After months of discussion about possible sites for the jail, the Criminal Justice Coordinating...

Spotlight Iowa City: A delicate balance

TRAVIS VARNER October 8, 2009

Kenny Weets analyzed the 20-pound cardinal-red chair he was about to balance on his chin. He picked up the object, cautiously. He observed the distribution of its weight. He lifted it, slowly, until one...