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

Hawkeye field hockey recognized by national team

DI STAFF June 10, 2011

Former Iowa field-hockey standout Lauren Pfeiffer has been named to the 2011 USA Women’s National Team, according to a release. Pfeiffer was a two-time All-American at Iowa and led the Hawkeyes to the...

Former Hawkeye football player brings gridiron philosophy to politics

ERIK PAPKE June 10, 2011

Most GOP operatives will list Ronald Reagan, Teddy Roosevelt, and maybe Barry Goldwater on their list of inspiring characters. Tim Pawlenty-backer Matt Whitaker lists Hayden Fry. The 41-year-old said...

Iowa soccer camp battles weather

CODY GREDELL June 10, 2011

On a sweltering day in early summer, an array of black-and-gold soccer balls bearing numerous Tigerhawk emblems were kicked back and forth from camper to camper. Shouts of “I’m open” and “Pass”...

Iowa sprinter DQ’ed in 200 meters

BEN SCHUFF June 10, 2011

DES MOINES – Iowa sprinter Justin Austin was disqualified during the 200-meter dash semifinals Thursday night at the NCAA outdoor track and field championships. Shortly after Austin finished ninth overall...

Speculation rampant after Gingrich staff quits

DI STAFF June 10, 2011

A prominent Iowa blogger speculates Newt Gingrich might drop out of the 2012 presidential race after the several of the Georgia Republican’s campaign staffers left the organization on Thursday. Craig...

Author calls Iowa best place for Writers’ Workshop

JONATHAN BENDICKSON June 10, 2011

The Iowa Writers’ Workshop kicked off its weekend-long 75th-anniversary celebration Thursday night with a keynote address from one of its long-time writers and faculty members. Marilynne Robinson highlighted...

Fisher’s fishkeeping business lives on

CHASTITY DILLARD June 10, 2011

It’s quite a coincidence that Ed Fisher, 57, went into the fish-keeping business. He is the owner of the Coralville Bay store, which specializes in tropical and marine fish. People think he changed...

County social service director resigns

BRIAN ALBERT June 10, 2011

After 20 years in social work and several years as the social-service coordinator for Johnson County, Amy Correia will move on. Correia, who has helped to improve and to launch several successful programs...

Local food one way to keep E. Coli at bay in Iowa

ASMAA ELKEURTI June 10, 2011

A recent outbreak of the E. coli bacteria hasn’t made its way to Johnson County, and locally grown food may be the key to keeping it that way. Several area businesses specializing in locally grown produce...

Possible state shutdown threatens daycares

ZACHARY POUND June 10, 2011

Ever since she started attending Handicare Childcare and Preschool, Jena Frank has been exceeding her mother’s expectations by leaps and bounds. Jena is learning small tasks, such as putting away the...

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