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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

UI ethics system little used

MEGAN DIAL February 25, 2009

A UI system that allows students, staff, and faculty to anonymously report policy violations remains relatively unknown to portions of the university population it’s meant to serve. The UI adopted the...

ER doctor delves into Lincoln assassination

CAITLIN LOMBARDO AND EMILY MELVOLD February 25, 2009

When it comes to the death of former President Abraham Lincoln, Cedar Rapids doctor Blaine Houmes takes a special interest. And on Tuesday at the UI Main Library, the emergency-room physician discussed...

Sales tax to go on ballot

AMANDA McCLURE February 25, 2009

After weeks of debate, the Iowa City City Council approved the language for a 1-cent sales-tax increase to be placed on May 5 special-election ballot. “It’s important that people know there’s no...

School plan sparks dissent

CLARK CAHILL February 25, 2009

Frustration and confusion swept over the standing-room only crowd of community members during discussion Tuesday about what to do about Roosevelt Elementary. The Iowa City School Board was met with strong...

‘Transparency’ the word of the day for city council

AMANDA McCLURE February 25, 2009

As Iowa City officials prepare to allocate funds from the federal economic-stimulus plan, they aren’t worried about the transparency of their actions. President Obama has told officials across the country...

Patients react as free UIHC parking ends

JENNIFER DELGADO February 25, 2009

Elaine Andrews said she visits the UI Hospitals and Clinics every three months because she suffers difficult asthma problems. The Lawler, Iowa, resident said parking for free has been a nice break financially....

Officials hope for agreement on activity fees

MICHELE DANNO February 25, 2009

Officials from the UI Student Government, the Executive Council of Graduate and Professional Students, and UI administrators agree on one thing: There needs to be an agreement over the student activity...

Learning about stalking, homophobia through drama

SHANE ERSLAND February 25, 2009

UI students who may be bored with sitting through long, melodramatic plays from the likes of Shakespeare will have an opportunity to be involved in a new type of theater, starting this summer. Acting...

UI hospital support group targets new mothers

JENNIFER DELGADO February 25, 2009

Mothers may not know it, but when dealing with newborn babies or young toddlers gets tough, there is somewhere to turn. The UI Hospitals and Clinics is offering a new support group, Moms Supporting Moms,...

Saving money on food: Leftovers become cuisine

MARY HARRINGTON February 24, 2009

Some homemade meals are changing with the economy, with local amateur cooks looking to drop high costs and retain the big flavors of their food favorites. On Monday evening, three women picked up new...

Obama has some persuading to do tonight

SHAWN GUDE February 24, 2009

In the midst of a severe recession, UI political-science experts say President Obama will have yet another Herculean job during tonight’s prime-time economic address. “How do you get people to have...

School omissions worry councilors

AMANDA MCCLURE February 24, 2009

The exclusion of three Iowa City elementary schools from a proposed Iowa City School District facilities-improvement plan raised concerns about neighborhood vitality among some Iowa City city councilors...