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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

Fake sharia threat distracts from real problems

GUEST OPINION July 26, 2011

It pays to get some education. Unfortunately, ignorance rules the United States and will continue to for a long time. Recently, GOP presidential-nomination candidate Rick Santorum said the "Koran...

Rube, as in Goldberg

BEAU ELLIOT July 26, 2011

There is a wonderful — no, delightful and fabulous and funny and filled with deadpan Dada (which you should not try at home, because deadpan Dada is closer than it appears in the mirror when you shave)...

Point/Counterpoint: Should Congress work to cut the national debt now or later?

DI EDITORIAL STAFF July 26, 2011

NOW Working to cut the nation's debt is vital even in the midst of possible economic stagflation. While many aspects of the U.S. economy have yet to recover to pre-recession levels (most notably the...

Baseball inks slugging shortstop

DI STAFF July 26, 2011

The Iowa baseball team added middle infielder Kris Goodman to its 2011 recruiting class, head coach Jack Dahm announced on Monday. Goodman, a shortstop and second baseman, led Apple Valley High (Minn.)...

Incoming tracksters win three medals at Pan Am Games

DI STAFF July 26, 2011

Two incoming Iowa freshmen helped the United States earn 59 medals at the Pan American Junior Championships from July 22 through Sunday, according to a release. Kayla Beattie won gold in both the 3,000...

Football adds to 2012 offense

DI STAFF July 26, 2011

The Iowa football team has added a pair of recruits for 2012. Running back Michael Malloy gave an oral commitment during an unofficial visit on Monday. Malloy, a native of Sioux City, is a three-star...

Former Hawkeye Andre Woolridge to be honored

DI STAFF July 26, 2011

Former Iowa basketball star Andre Woolridge will be inducted into the Nebraska Black Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday, according to a release. Woolridge, a native of Omaha, played three seasons for the...

Basabe’s monster season earns him PTL MVP

SAM ODEYEMI July 26, 2011

The Prime Time League season has come and gone, after Falbo/Culver's took home the title on Sunday. The season was full of excellent performances, and The Daily Iowan broke down the box scores to decide...

Football Big Three: Freshmen

SETH ROBERTS July 26, 2011

The Iowa football team added 25 new players to its roster in the off-season, including 24 freshmen. The following are the three freshmen The Daily Iowan believes will end up having the biggest careers...

Armstrong is too strong in GTL semis

KYLE HUGHES July 26, 2011

Great players play their best when it matters, and there were three great players on one team during Monday night's Game Time League semifinal. Kelly Krei, K.K. Armstrong, and Melissa Dixon took over...

Local man faces abuse charges

DI STAFF July 26, 2011

Iowa City police arrested a man who allegedly strangled his former girlfriend in her apartment, causing her to pass out. Police said 39-year-old Jonathan Krueger entered his ex-girlfriend's apartment...

Iowa City man charged with child endangerment

DI STAFF July 26, 2011

An Iowa City man was arrested after he allegedly got drunk and passed out while watching two young children. Chad Alan Peterson, 44, 1631 Muscatine Ave. Apt. B, was charged July 24 with no-injury child...

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