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

Dancing around the caucus issues

ADAM B SULLIVAN July 27, 2011

Wait, seriously? We're attacking a caucus candidate for how gay her spouse looks when he dances? Yeah, that really happened. Earlier this month, comedy newsman Jon Stewart played a clip of Marcus Bachmann...

Educating for democracy

SHAWN GUDE July 27, 2011

There were hours of breakout panels, several high-profile speakers, and an abundance of innovative ideas. But this week's Iowa Education Summit was bereft of one vital emphasis: citizenship education. With...

Iowa should tighten air quality regulations

DI EDITORIAL BOARD July 27, 2011

Even if you can't see or taste it, that doesn't mean it's not there: mercury, methane, ethylene glycol (antifreeze), and myriad other chemicals and dangerous compounds are floating along Iowa wind currents...

Rowing names two new assistants

DI STAFF July 27, 2011

The Iowa rowing team announced the hiring of two new assistant coaches on Tuesday. Beth Redfearn will join the Hawkeyes after coaching at Mount Holyoke College the past two seasons. "I am thrilled...

Big Ten Championship tickets on sale Saturday

DI STAFF July 27, 2011

Tickets for the inaugural Big Ten championship game will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Saturday, according to a release. The game will be held on Dec. 3 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The tickets can...

USA softball takes World Cup behind Iowa assistant

DI STAFF July 27, 2011

Iowa softball assistant coach Stacy May-Johnson batted .353 and belted a pair of home runs as she helped lead Team USA to the World Cup of Softball title this past weekend. The U.S. beat Japan, 6-4, on...

Point/counterpoint: Who is the best NFL player likely to be on the move?

DI STAFF July 27, 2011

Kevin Kolb, quarterback Although he is not a free agent, Eagle quarterback Kevin Kolb will easily be the top player on the move this summer. Kolb, who was drafted as the heir apparent to Donovan McNabb,...

Football Big Three: Opposing players

SETH ROBERTS July 27, 2011

After breaking down the Iowa football team's top trap games and best freshmen, The Daily Iowan turns its sights to the Big Ten's most dangerous players. The following are the individuals who could post...

Despite successful season, UI club baseball team lacking in support

Tim Lane and a handful of his teammates piled into his mother's Honda Odyssey, elbowing aside bat bags and luggage as the Iowa club baseball team began a long, cramped, uncomfortable journey to Columbus,...

Coralville announces street closures for RAGBRAI

DI STAFF July 27, 2011

The City of Coralville will close or open several Coralville streets to local traffic only on Friday during the RAGBRAI celebration, according to a news release. RAGBRAI began Sunday at the Missouri River...

Former patient files suit against UIHC psychiatrist

DI STAFF July 27, 2011

A 29-year old female has filed a civil lawsuit in Johnson County against University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Associate Professor of psychiatry Sergio Paradiso, according to the Cedar Rapids Gazette. The...

Police charge second suspect in 2009 murder

DI STAFF July 27, 2011

Police have formally charged a second suspect in a local 2009 homicide. Justin Alexander Marshall, 20, was charged July 12 with first-degree murder, a Class A felony for which he could serve a life sentence....

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