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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: Hawkeye super-fan

DEE FABBRICATORE September 11, 2009

Russell Martinez said his biggest regret is never buying season tickets to the Iowa basketball games his freshman year. Officials announced Martinez, a UI junior majoring in informatics, as the Student...

UI vs. ISU: Enrollment numbers

MOLLY BURKE September 11, 2009

Though the UI’s overall enrollment has dropped for the third-consecutive year, officials say they are willing to sacrifice a larger student population in order to retain high quality education. Enrollment...

Man arrested for smashing car

DI STAFF September 11, 2009

A Hills man was arrested after allegedly repeatedly smashing into a person’s car Wednesday evening, according to Iowa City police. Robert Connolly, 49, was charged with first-degree criminal mischief,...

Two more charged in Aug. 5 shooting

DI STAFF September 11, 2009

Two more Cedar Rapids juveniles were arrested in connection with an Aug. 5 shooting in southeastern Iowa City, according to Iowa City police. Antonio Johnson, 16, and Antesio Sykes, 17, were charged with...

UISG to use video streaming

DI STAFF September 11, 2009

The UI Student Government legislative meetings will now be available for people to view online via video streaming. The purpose of the legislative video posts are to allow constituents to see what UISG...

200 UI students could have H1N1

SAM LANE September 11, 2009

More than 150 UI students, and perhaps as many as 200, might have exhibited symptoms similar to those of the H1N1-flu virus in the past week. That estimate — based on the number of patients at UI Student...

Ramadan a bit difficult in IC

KATHRYN STINSON September 11, 2009

The sun slowly descends, ending another long, hungry day for much of the UI’s Islamic population. At roughly 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, it was time to break the fast with a generous portion of a plump,...

IC Council considers curfew ordinance

NICOLE KARLIS September 11, 2009

The Iowa City City Council will hold the first public hearing on a curfew and loitering ordinance on Sept. 15. The decision came after a two-hour discussion at a special work session on the issue. The...

Iowa City, Ames mayors bet on Saturday’s game

NICK PEDLEY September 11, 2009

As the big Iowa-Iowa State game approaches, thousands of Iowans are indulging in the intrastate rivalry for bragging rights. And this year, the city’s mayors are getting into the competition. Iowa City...

Downtown vendors must hold certain hours

CHRIS CURTLAND September 10, 2009

In the world of Iowa City food carts, the night owl gets the revenues — but the early bird gets the crêpes. The city requires vendors downtown to operate at certain times throughout the week, but many...

Four spectators use Kinnick’s new text-for-help system

MITCHELL SCHMIDT September 10, 2009

Spectators at Hawkeye football games look forward to the physical action at Kinnick Stadium, just as long as it is on the field and not in the stands. With the introduction of FanAssist, a new text-for-help...

Iowans getting political at a younger age

KEVIN HOFFMAN September 10, 2009

As three UI students contend for spots on the Iowa City City Council, they’re reflecting what some say is a statewide trend of younger involvement in politics. This November’s election comes a year...