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

High prices make local food inaccessible for many

GUEST OPINION July 22, 2011

Local food advocates tout the benefits of a "relocalization" of the food system — benefits that include fresher, healthier, and better-tasting food; lower carbon emissions because of shorter...

Geography’s dumb, anyways

CHRIS STEINKE July 22, 2011

The geography portion of the Nation's Report Card was released Tuesday. Guess what it said? Americans, like everywhere such as, suck at geology — geography? — Whatever. Let me get this straight,...

Iowa Athletics Department should share surplus revenue with the larger University

DI EDITORIAL BOARD July 22, 2011

College football is not just a game in this country; it's an enterprise. Whether you tune into a broadcast of a game or attend one in person, that much is clear; there's no end to the cameras and talk...

Swimmers, divers earn academic accolades

DI STAFF July 22, 2011

The Iowa men's and women's swimming and diving teams earned prestigious academic awards on Thursday, according to a release. The women's team was named to the College Swimming Coaches Association of America...

Iowa’s May-Johnson off to hot start at World Cup of Softball

DI STAFF July 22, 2011

Iowa softball assistant coach Stacy May-Johnson went 3-for-4 with a home run as Team USA opened the World Cup of Softball with a 7-2 win over the Czech Republic on Thursday in Ohlahoma City. May-Johnson...

Women’s hoops releases non-conference schedule

DI STAFF July 22, 2011

The Iowa women's basketball team released its non-conference schedule on Thursday. The Hawkeyes will play one exhibition game and 13 regular season matchups, including eight at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa's...

UI agrees to new retail deal

DI STAFF July 22, 2011

The University of Iowa agreed to a contract with LIDS Sports Group on Thursday, according to a release. The company will launch Herky's Locker Room, which will become the new official team store of the...

Doolittle brings inside presence to Hawkeyes

KYLE HUGHES July 22, 2011

Iowa City doesn't have skyscrapers — but it now has a set of twin towers inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena. This season, the Iowa women's basketball team will feature 6-5 junior Morgan Johnson and 6-4 freshman...

Virginia Johnson leads youth movement for Bluder’s Bunch

BEN SCHUFF July 22, 2011

Virginia Johnson says she's just trying to hang in there. But her play in the Game Time League this summer suggests she's doing much more than that. "I'm just trying to hang, to be honest with you,"...

Kach still money in final GTL rankings

SAM ODEYEMI July 22, 2011

The Game Time League playoffs began on Wednesday as four teams played for a chance to advance to the second round. This is the last edition of The Daily Iowan's Game time rankings, and the teams are presented...

UITV to air replay of City Council candidate’s forum

DI STAFF July 22, 2011

University of Iowa Television will air four replays of The Daily Iowan's City Council Candidate Forum this weekend. The forum, which took place Wednesday evening, featured all seven candidates who plan...

Hills man allegedly assaults family with machete

DI STAFF July 22, 2011

Johnson County deputies arrested a Hills man after he allegedly attacked several family members while wielding a machete. Todd Woodburn, 33, was charged July 20 with assault while displaying a weapon,...

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