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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

Iowa City should outlaw alcohol possession for everyone

ADAM B SULLIVAN July 20, 2011

Iowa City's drinking culture has gone too far. City and university leaders' attempts to curb dangerous consumption have been well-intentioned but have not gone nearly far enough. The city's 21-and-older...

Iowans witnessing executive power-grabbing

SHAWN GUDE July 20, 2011

Call it the imperial governorship. As President Obama cements — and, at times, expands — the executive power gains achieved under the Bush imperial presidency, Iowans are witnessing their own executive...

Gartner’s proposals are a step backward

DI EDITORIAL BOARD July 20, 2011

With power struggles between the Legislature and the state Board of Regents coming to a head after a turbulent year, former Regent Michael Gartner is weighing in on the real problem with Iowa's public...

Iowa punter recognized for ‘Good Work’

DI STAFF July 20, 2011

Fifth-year Iowa punter Eric Guthrie has been named as one of 56 nominees for the Allstate American Football Coaches Association Good Works Team by Allstate Insurance and the association. The program honors...

Football announces slate of "Color Games"

DI STAFF July 20, 2011

The Iowa sports marketing announced it would designate three 2011 home football games as "Color Games" on Tuesday, according to a release. The Hawkeyes' Sept. 17 game against Pittsburgh —...

Volleyball camp battles heat

CODY GREDELL July 20, 2011

Volleyball is a growing sport dedicated to aggressiveness, strategy, and — most importantly — passion. This was evident on Tuesday as more than 200 young players waited to take the court at the Iowa...

UI medical professionals discuss athletic concussions

BEN SCHUFF July 20, 2011

If an Iowa high-school athlete is concussed playing a sport during the next academic year, Andy Peterson wants her or him to be informed about the injury. Peterson, a pediatrician and sports-medicine...

Basabe, Gatens, White through to PTL championship

KYLE HUGHES July 20, 2011

Don't block Melsahn Basabe's shot. If you do, bad things will happen — and Northern Iowa's Seth Tuttle found that out the hard way in Tuesday night's Prime Time League semifinal. After having his...

Macbride State Park trailing in America’s Favorite Park contest

DI STAFF July 20, 2011

Lake Macbride State Park is eligible to receive $100,000 for beautification and enhancements through the America is Your Park program. The program aims to motivate people to visit their favorite park...

City offers shelter from extreme heat

DI STAFF July 20, 2011

City officials are encouraging Iowa City residents to take advantage of local public recreation centers as a means of beating the heat. Because of the week's high temperatures and high humidity, the City...

Downtown Association announces Saturday market

DI STAFF July 20, 2011

The Downtown Association has decided to add an additional Farmers' Market downtown, according to a press-release. The first street fair event known as Second Saturday Market is scheduled for Aug. 13. The...

Iowa groups argue balanced-budget amendment

DI STAFF July 20, 2011

Ten Iowa groups have signed and sent a letter to members of Congress stating a constitutional balanced-budget amendment would damage the economy. According to the Iowa Independent, signatories said an...

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