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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

China is hardly at fault for U.S. manufacturing

GUEST OPINION August 23, 2011

As President Obama’s job creating project, “Advanced Manufacturing Partnership,” sweeps across the U.S., Americans buzz that deeming to the vague concept of free trade is the biggest joke they played...

Mirage land

BEAU ELLIOT August 23, 2011

What I remember, from many years ago, about driving across west Texas in August is that it was so hot, so flat, so boring (even more boring than Nebraska? which, you have to admit, is a trick you don’t...

LED light replacement an ideal gov’t investment

DI EDITORIAL BOARD August 23, 2011

Seemingly lost in the rhetoric of fiscal restraint are meaningful attempts at making modest, tangible investments in achieving long-term financial solvency. Thankfully, Iowa City officials recently provided...

Moran earns Big Ten award for Iowa soccer

DI STAFF August 23, 2011

After recording two wins to start the 2011 Iowa soccer season, Hawkeye goalkeeper Emily Moran was recognized Monday by the Big Ten. Moran earned Defensive Player of the Week honors after she helped lead...

Men’s golfers struggle in first day at U.S. Amateur

DI STAFF August 23, 2011

After one day at the U.S. Amateur Championship, Iowa golfers Jed Dirksen and Ian Vandersee are several strokes behind the leader. Dirksen recorded 13 pars, four bogeys, and one birdie on way to a 3-over...

Point/counterpoint: Should Miami receive the NCAA’s death penalty?

DI STAFF August 23, 2011

NO In the wake of perhaps the largest college-sports scandal in history, Miami (Fla.) is left with two words that could haunt the Hurricanes for many years to come: “death penalty.” The crime? Miami...

Boilermakers look to rebound from injury-riddled ‘10

JORDAN GARRETSON August 23, 2011

One could have fielded a pretty good football team using injured Purdue players in 2010. The Boilermakers’ infirmary report read like a list of the team’s top playmakers. Starting and reigning All-Big...

Iowa volleyball freshmen see familiar faces

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD August 23, 2011

When freshman Alex Lovell walked into her first preseason volleyball practice on Aug. 9, she said, she was “incredibly, extremely nervous.” But Lovell wasn’t as anxious as she could have been, because...

Coker works way back up depth chart

SETH ROBERTS August 23, 2011

Going into the 2010 Insight Bowl, no one knew much about Marcus Coker. Then a true freshman, Coker had started just two games in his career. He had played serviceably well, but he hardly raised eyebrows...

Police: Woman was abused for 17 hours

DI STAFF August 23, 2011

A local woman was attacked and held against her will for 17 hours, police report. Kenneth Clark, 43, was charged Monday with two counts of endangerment/no injury domestic abuse assault with intent, false...

Gazette to host school board candidates forum

DI STAFF August 23, 2011

The Iowa City School Board will feature two forums prior to the Sept. 13 elections, according to a Districtwide Parents’ Organization press release. The first, focusing on curriculum and funding, will...

Early voting ballots now available

DI STAFF August 23, 2011

Early voting is now open for the Sept. 13 school election. Ballots for the Sept. 13 School Board election are available at the Johnson County Auditor’s Office, 913 S. Dubuque St. Suite 101, according...

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