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

Corporations are people?

GUEST OPINION August 19, 2011

Watching two intellectually challenged Ken dolls with "executive-style hair" — Mitt Romney and Rick Perry — preparing to fight it out reminds me how much I miss Dan Quayle. Oddly enough,...

U.S. should cut military spending

SHAY O'REILLY August 19, 2011

On the campaign trail in Decorah Monday, President Obama gently chastised Democrats. "Sometimes there are those in my party who will defend everything, even if it's not working," the president...

No Child Left Behind designations call for more debate on education reform

DI EDITORIAL BOARD August 19, 2011

Three Iowa City schools have recently been designated as "in need of assistance" under the federal No Child Left Behind law. There is now a total of nine schools in need of assistance in the...

Iowa field hockey starts season today with Louisville exhibition

DI STAFF August 19, 2011

The Iowa field hockey team will start its season Friday at noon, when it faces Louisville in an exhibition game at Grant Field. The Hawkeyes are two years removed from a Final Four appearance, but the...

Soccer Hawkeyes to kick off season this weekend

DI STAFF August 19, 2011

The Iowa soccer team's 2011 season begins today in Chicago, as the Hawkeyes will face DePaul. The Black and Gold are coming off a last-place finish in the Big Ten (8-9-3, 1-7-2) and will battle the Blue...

Women’s golf hopes new coach can turn program around

TORK MASON August 19, 2011

The Hawkeye women's golf team will tee off under new leadership this fall. Megan Menzel was named the team's new head coach on Aug. 8; she spent the past two years at the Denver Country Club as a teaching...

Iowa volleyball grows up

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD August 19, 2011

The NCAA volleyball coach's preseason rankings were released Monday, and Iowa was the only Big Ten team that didn't receive votes. Seven teams in the conference were ranked in the top 25, including No....

Football recruit arrested

JORDAN GARRETSON August 19, 2011

An Iowa football recruit was arrested Monday and charged with four offenses — including possession of drug paraphernalia — according to court records. Michael Malloy, a senior running back at Bishop...

New head of Hoosiers talking big

SAM LOUWAGIE August 19, 2011

Kevin Wilson is sick of Indiana's football program being the butt of jokes. Dominic Zaccagnini and Jack Trudeau, the hosts of the Indianapolis radio show "Zakk & Jack," found that out the...

Hawks boast veteran football coaching staff for 2011 season

SETH ROBERTS August 19, 2011

The Big Ten coaching landscape is dotted with new names and faces this year. Jerry Kill. Brady Hoke. Kevin Wilson. Luke Fickell. Even Bo Pelini, who has been at Nebraska since the 2008 season, is in his...

IC police search for burglary suspect

DI STAFF August 19, 2011

Iowa City police officers responded to a Davenport Street residence after a burglary in progress was reported at 9:15 p.m. Wednesday. When the officers arrived, the suspect had already fled the scene,...

Curtis Fry to be moved to Hope House

DI STAFF August 19, 2011

Curtis Fry will move to the Hope House in Coralville to complete his work release, his attorney confirmed Wednesday. Peter Persaud said Fry will move into Hope House as soon as a spot opens up. Until...

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