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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

More nursing students eyeing graduate school

CHRIS CLARK May 4, 2009

Despite a shortage of nurses nationwide, the economic recession is limiting the number of positions available to graduating nursing majors. To make themselves more competitive, many are heading to graduate...

Know your campus: Van Allen, scene of tragedy, success

MICHELE DANNO May 4, 2009

Van Allen Hall is often seen as a reminder of the 1991 shooting on the UI campus, but the building is famous for more than the gruesome event. The building has been occupied by the physics/astronomy department...

Marriage change draws out-of-staters, Missourians bus to town to get hitched

ANNA LOTHSON May 4, 2009

Elaine Lopez and Jackie McNeil waited nearly 23 years to say “I do.” On May 1, with 16 other gay and lesbian couples from Missouri, they got that chance in Iowa City. While the marriages won’t...

Iowa might have 7 H1N1 flu cases, Marshalltown closes schools

JENNIFER DELGADO May 4, 2009

There’s a good chance the seven probable H1N1 cases in Iowa will come back positive, adding to one already-confirmed illness, health officials said Sunday. “When we have probable cases, it’s highly...

Man follows ancestors’ Mormon journey

ZHI XIONG May 4, 2009

Jesse and Mary Griffen left behind a destitute life in England. Seeking religious and material relief in the West, the train took them, along with 148 other Mormon immigrants, from Boston to Iowa City. In...

2010 state education budget passes: Effect on UI becomes clearer

SHAWN GUDE April 27, 2009

Students will likely see a tuition increase akin to last year’s 4.2 percent hike, Regent Robert Downer said Sunday night. “I am not excited about going back to the days of double-digit percentage...

City eyes cheap search for Lombardo’s replacement

CHRIS CLARK April 27, 2009

Iowa City’s next city manager search could come without much of a price tag. The Iowa City City Council paid a recruitment service more than $30,000 over nine months to find former City Manager Michael...

Following inauguration, Currie, Moran ready to get cracking

MICHELE DANNO April 27, 2009

Forty-ninth UI Student Government President Mike Currie said on Sunday his administration is committed to accomplishing its 11 platform goals over the next year. “Student government gets a lot of criticism...

Same-sex marriage finally arrives in Iowa

ZHI XIONG April 27, 2009

“We’ll be at the recorder’s office at 10:30 a.m.,” said UI graduate student Lindsey Quinn, who plans to officially marry her wife, Cybil Wriedt. “Starting Thursday, we’ll be the Quinn-Wriedts.” On...

Changing fields: Interest in languages grows

MEGAN DIAL April 27, 2009

UI language departments are growing as students realize employers are seeking bilingual applicants. In light of the increased interest, the UI Spanish/Portuguese department will offer a new course —...

RiverFEAST goes hungry

MARY HARRINGTON April 27, 2009

Downtown restaurant workers were disappointed by the lack of lines and uneaten food April 25 at the RiverFEAST food event. The event, sponsored by RiverFest and the Downtown Association, offered sample-sized...

District puts off changing schedules

CLARK CAHILL April 27, 2009

Students and staff in the Iowa City School District won’t have to worry about changing their daily routine for at least another year. Superintendent Lane Plugge announced April 24 he has recommended...