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

Cedar Rapids… MI?

KIRSTEN JACOBSEN February 16, 2011

For Iowa City inhabitants, the actual city of Cedar Rapids is a relatively short (and dull) drive away. But those Iowans hoping to the see the city’s namesake film are in for some out-of-state road tripping. “Today...

Iowa baseball projected fifth in conference by coaches

DI STAFF February 16, 2011

Big Ten baseball coaches picked Iowa to finish fifth in the conference this season and three Hawkeyes were named to a league Players to Watch list, according to a release. 2010 Big Ten champion Minnesota...

Women’s swimming and diving head to Big Tens

MAGGIE CUNNINGHAM February 16, 2011

Like every Big Ten team in the bottom half of the conference, the Iowa women’s swimming and diving team wants to move up. Specifically, the Hawkeyes will try to improve upon last year’s ninth-place...

Hawkeyes look for third straight win against the Badgers

JON FRANK February 16, 2011

Iowa’s high-scoring attack will undergo one of its toughest challenges this season against a stingy Wisconsin defense. The offensive-oriented Hawkeyes (19-7, 7-6) will host the Badgers (14-10, 9-3)...

Ballin’ since birth: Jaime & Jordan Printy

JORDAN GARRETSON February 16, 2011

Jordan and Jaime Printy boast the same blond hair, blue eyes, and big, bright smiles. That much — the sharing of such physical characteristics — isn’t too unusual for siblings. But sharing a smooth,...

UI nursing professor volunteers with Operation Smile

When Sandra Daack-Hirsch hopped on a westbound plane in 1994, she didn’t know what to expect. When she landed in the Philippines, she found a group of islands filled with families who needed medical...

American Idol contestant to play in IC

ERIC HAWKINSON February 16, 2011

The past few weeks have been a wild ride for musician Caleb Hawley. Since his audition for “American Idol” was featured in the first 10 minutes of the season première, he’s seen a jump in support...

UIHC struggles to get DM transplants

RYAN COLE February 16, 2011

Despite the facility’s award-winning abdominal organ transplant center, University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics officials aren’t getting any attention from Des Moines health-care centers. The UIHC...

UI creates high-tech study room

ALLIE JOHNSON February 16, 2011

As students walk through the glass doors of the Van Allen Commons, they walk into a world of deep concentration and collaboration. An array of computers, desks, movable whiteboards, soft seating, and...

City council approves affordable housing model

ALISON SULLIVAN February 16, 2011

Iowa City city councilors approved the use of a computerized mapping model to determine the location of affordable housing in Iowa City. After no discussion or public comment, officials voted 7-0 in favor...

10,000 Hours to host DJ, carnival

LUKE VOELZ February 16, 2011

This year’s annual 10,000 Hours Show will come in two parts — a DJ and a carnival. The celebration free for people who log their 10 hours of volunteer work typically seeks out a national artist to...

Coralville pumped for RAGBRAI

MICHELLE MCCONNAUGHEY February 16, 2011

In months, thousands of cyclists will make their way through Coralville, and locals met Tuesday to begin planning for the RAGBRAI overnight stop. Beer-company representatives wanted to make sure their...

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