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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: Jeff Shipley

NICOLE KARLIS September 30, 2009

Jeff Shipley often attends Iowa City City Council meetings. But he’s not a councilor. He’s on the ballot. The UI senior is running for an at-large seat on the council, aiming to continue his role...

Spotlight Iowa City: Sword play for him is serious business

CLARK CAHILL September 30, 2009

Nestled in the confines of his basement workshop, surrounded by swords and enough tools to make Bob Vila jealous, Ron Herman twiddles away on a broken épée — a dueling sword for fencing — for an...

Woman charged in crack bust

DI STAFF September 30, 2009

An Iowa City woman was arrested after allegedly selling crack cocaine to a person working with police during a narcotics investigation Monday, according to Iowa City police. Patricia Silvia, 48, faces...

Flu vaccine delayed

DI STAFF September 30, 2009

Because of a shipment delay, the UI’s seasonal-influenza program will be conducted in phases, said UI spokesman Tom Moore. “The first phase focuses on immunizing anyone who works, learns, or volunteers...

Satterfield seeks delay

DI STAFF September 30, 2009

The attorney for a former Hawkeye football player accused of raping a female athlete in a Hillcrest dorm room filed paperwork Tuesday asking the judge to further delay the pretrial conference and trial. Abe...

Council backs passenger train

DI STAFF September 30, 2009

The Iowa City City Council unanimously voted in favor of a resolution supporting a passenger rail service between Iowa City and Chicago at its meeting Tuesday night. The Chamber of Commerce needs government...

UI tries coal alternatives

LAUREN MILLS September 29, 2009

Across the hall from scribbling students in the Seamans Center is a room filled with gauges, gas tanks, and warning signs. In these crowded quarters, experiments are underway to help reduce the use of...

More cyclists cited for violations

SAMANTHA HONKEN September 29, 2009

Biking down Washington Street, Jeremy Gilbert realized too late the street had become one-way. Though new to Iowa City, he knew biking on sidewalks is illegal and decided to continue down the road. The...

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...

Professors aim to help international students

SHANE ERSLAND September 29, 2009

Coming from China last year, the one thing sophomore Ji Ma wishes he had had was some help choosing a major. In Ma’s case, it was a tossup between business and math. Ma took the business route, but...

Judge moves Kehoe trial

REGINA ZILBERMINTS September 29, 2009

The trial for a Coralville woman accused of killing one son and injuring another will be moved from Buchanan County to Grundy County, a judge ruled today. The trial itself will not be delayed. Michelle...