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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Lab should get kit for new flu soon

TESSA McLEAN May 6, 2009

With one confirmed case and 29 probable cases of the H1N1 virus in Iowa, the UI Hygienic Laboratory was running without incident Tuesday morning. While officials have reallocated additional staff to the...

29 probable flu cases in state

JENNIFER DELGADO May 6, 2009

As of Tuesday, officials were testing 29 probable H1N1 influenza cases across the state, health officials said, including one Iowa State University freshman from Marshalltown. At the UI, officials said,...

Black and gay hard to do

SCOTT RAYNOR May 6, 2009

Alexander Robinson knew he was different during his first day of grade school. He chose to wear bright yellow pants with a similar color shirt, and as he walked into the girls’ coat room with his friends...

Program eyes ethnicity after election

EMILY MELVOLD May 6, 2009

While the topic of ethnicity has been thrown into the spotlight since President Obama took office, local residents said Tuesday night there needs to be more action on the continual problems in the United...

Bouncers handling bar security

REGINA ZILBERMINTS May 6, 2009

In the early morning hours of April 26, Iowa City police rushed, lights flashing and sirens blaring, toward a fight reportedly involving more than 10 people at the Summit. As officers headed toward the...

Council passes bar limits

CHRIS CLARK May 6, 2009

The Iowa City City Council voted 5-2 in favor of an ordinance that would limit the number of bars and liquor stores during its first consideration of the measure Tuesday night. As a part of its plan to...

Woman on scooter pushed under Cambus by SUV

REGINA ZILBERMINTS May 6, 2009

A college-age woman appeared to be seriously injured after she was pushed under a UI Cambus when an SUV rear-ended the scooter she was riding Tuesday. Cambus driver Aaron Summerkamp said he was stopped...

Sales tax unofficially passes by six votes in Iowa City

SHANE ERSLAND May 6, 2009

Iowa City consumers looking to buy expensive products could soon save some money with a trip to Coralville after Tuesday’s election. In a vote so close that a large family could have swung the turnout...

Men’s track makes official border-state rivalry

ZACH SMITH May 6, 2009

In the beginning, there was just Floyd of Rosedale. Then came the Cy-Hawk Trophy, followed decades later by the Heartland Trophy. But the football team isn’t the only squad on campus with a traveling...

Softball needs rebound

JON LINDER May 6, 2009

It has been an odd, frustrating week for the Iowa softball team. The Hawkeyes entered the week ranked No. 25 nationally, riding a five-game winning streak and boasting yet another Big Ten Pitcher of the...

Baseball snaps 8-game skid

RYAN YOUNG May 6, 2009

Iowa head coach Jack Dahm said he sensed it early. He saw his players bouncing around in pregame warm-ups, and the sixth-year Iowa coach knew it was a good sign. The Hawkeyes blasted 14 hits, sophomore...

Brother Trucker plays Mill today

REBECCA KOONS May 6, 2009

Deep roots Many people probably don’t keep in close contact with their elementary-school friends. Brother Trucker’s Andy Fleming (vocals/guitar) is an exception. It could be said that Brother Trucker...

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