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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: Leading by example

MICHELLE BORYCA September 23, 2009

Terry Endreshak works quickly and efficiently. Grabbing to-go cups for Starbucks coffee and plastic-wrapping banana bread, the Main Library Food for Thought Café manager keeps the line flowing while...

Flu-shot agreement reached at UIHC

DI STAFF September 23, 2009

Officials with the UI Hospitals and Clinics reached an agreement with a local union over mandatory flu shots Tuesday. Representatives of the Service Employees International Union Local 199 filed an injunction...

Fields new School Board president

DI STAFF September 23, 2009

Patti Fields was elected president of the Iowa City School Board at Tuesday’s School Board meeting. Mike Cooper — who was recently re-elected to the board — took over the position of vice president. Fields...

UIHC gives back in Jamaica

SAM LANE September 23, 2009

Doctors and nurses from the UI Children’s Hospital went to Jamaica last week — but it was hardly a vacation. Physicians including Stacy McConkey, a UI clinical associate professor of pediatrics,...

Man allegedly smuggled pot in anus

DI STAFF September 22, 2009

A North Liberty man was arrested Sunday after allegedly attempting to bring marijuana concealed inside his anus into the Johnson County Jail. Kevin Edwards, 36, was charged with possession of contraband...

Loebsack addresses new financial-aid bill

NICK PEDLEY September 22, 2009

Rep. Dave Loebsack empathizes with students who have low bank balances. As an Iowa State University student, the Democrat paid his way through college, relying heavily on federal financial aid. So it...

UI officials not tracking H1N1 absence forms

HOLLY HINES September 22, 2009

UI officials are not tracking the total number of H1N1 forms students turn in when they miss class because of flu-like symptoms. Faculty members are not required to report the number of forms they receive...