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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

Gartner’s proposal would demolish academic freedom

GUEST OPINION July 21, 2011

Refreshing as it is in these days of political double-speak to see a proposal for radical change expressed so candidly, former Regent Michael Gartner's bluntness renders it easy to see how his agenda threatens...

Breaking corporate control

WILL MATTESSICH July 21, 2011

Today marks the opening of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — a new regulatory body intended to give consumers a voice against powerful financial firms. But the present version of the bureau...

Urban-rural health disparities should prompt state-level healthcare reform

DI EDITORIAL BOARD July 21, 2011

Rural Iowans face greater increases in health-care costs than urban Iowans and are more likely to be uninsured. On July 15, a study by the University of Iowa College of Public Health was released to...

Three Hawkeye tennis players win academic award

DI STAFF July 21, 2011

The Iowa men's tennis team was one of six Big Ten squads to receive the Intercollegiate Tennis Association All-Academic team award for the 2010-11 academic year, according to a release. In order for a...

Aaron White’s competitive streak stands out in Prime Time

KYLE HUGHES July 21, 2011

Aaron White is easy to spot in a crowd, but where he really stands out is the basketball court. The 6-8 redhead from Strongsville, Ohio, has made himself one of the main attractions in North Liberty this...

Morgan Johnson through to Game Time semis

KYLE HUGHES July 21, 2011

A week ago, Morgan Johnson led her team to its first victory of the Game Time League season. On Wednesday, she faced the same team — but the stakes were much greater. The junior center was dominant...

No surprise: Printy-less team loses in playoffs

ERIK PAPKE July 21, 2011

Wednesday evening's Game Time League first-round playoff matchup paired Vinton/McCurry's (3-2) against the Two Rivers/Coach's Corner (0-4). All season long, Two Rivers has been without first-round draft...

Committee selected for business dean search

DI STAFF July 21, 2011

The search committee for a new dean of the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business has been formed, with the UI College of Law dean leading the group, according to the Provost's Office. UI Provost...

Dept. of Corrections reverses same-sex family medical leave decision

DI STAFF July 21, 2011

The Iowa Department of Corrections has reversed its decision to prevent a local woman from taking sick leave to care for her sick partner, according to a press release from the American Civil Liberties...

Coralville man arrested for indecent exposure

DI STAFF July 21, 2011

Iowa City police arrested a Coralville man Tuesday after he allegedly exposed himself to people passing through College Green Park. Kelly Lee Wade, 41, was charged July 19 with indecent exposure and failure...

Two local men arrested for possession of ecstasy, marijuana

DI STAFF July 21, 2011

Iowa City police arrested two local men Tuesday after officers allegedly located marijuana and Esctasy in their vehicle. Jeremy Lorenzo Brown, 25, 2404 Bartelt Road Apt. 1A, and Jason D. Morton, 26, address...

Local farmer hosts music fest every year

EVAN CLARK July 21, 2011

Jerry Hotz was born about four miles up the road from his current residence, a farm near Lone Tree. His passion for farming drew him back home after serving in the military, and he has worked on the land...

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