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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

Taking tips from President Giuliani

ADAM B SULLIVAN August 24, 2011

Today’s crop of GOP presidential hopefuls ought to take some cues from President Rudy Giuliani’s political playbook. It seems as though there’s a new front-runner every month this caucus season....

Our culture, our science, our abortion

SHAY O'REILLY August 24, 2011

New tests, which can determine sex earlier in pregnancy, are rekindling the debate over selective abortion. The tests function as early as seven weeks into pregnancy, safely within the threshold for use...

Was On Iowa! worth the investment?

DI STAFF August 24, 2011

Yes I know I poked a bit of fun at it on Monday, but I think OnIowa will ultimately be worth the investment. For those unaware, the University of Iowa spent $300,000 on a three-day program for incoming...

Men’s gymnastics adds assistant

DI STAFF August 24, 2011

The Iowa men’s gymnastics team will have a new assistant coach in the winter, according to a release. Spencer Slaton will replace former aide Dmitri Trouch, head coach J.D. Reive said on Tuesday. “I’m...

Hawkeye golfers struggle at U.S. Amateur

DI STAFF August 24, 2011

Day two of the U.S. Amateur Championship saw a delay of more than three hours Tuesday morning as thunderstorms swept through the playing area in Wisconsin. As a result, more than 100 golfers — including...

Iowa women’s golfers work on short game

TORK MASON August 24, 2011

Drive for show, putt for dough. It’s an adage that has stood the test of time in golf, and Hawkeye golfers Chelsea Harris and Kristi Cardwell embraced it this summer. The pair finished fourth in a field...

QB Persa needs to be strong for Northwestern

SETH ROBERTS August 24, 2011

It’s been nine months since the cold, rainy November day that Dan Persa ruptured his Achilles tendon. Nine months of being peppered with questions about his health, his rehab, and how the long layoff...

McNutt set to lead Hawkeye receiving corps

MATT COZZI August 24, 2011

Three years ago, Marvin McNutt was taking snaps as the third-string quarterback in fall camp. His chances to ever start a game under center in an Iowa uniform appeared slim to none. Now, more than 80...

Iowa City school board studies growth

DI STAFF August 24, 2011

The Iowa City School Board on Tuesday discussed the numerical data about the recent demographic changes to the district. Iowa City’s schools are projected to grow at a faster rate, said Geoffry Smith,...

New associate dean for UI dental school

DI STAFF August 24, 2011

The University of Iowa College of Dentistry is getting a new associate dean. Galen Schneider will soon replace Jed Hand as the executive associate dean of the dental school. Schneider’s portfolio...

Coralville man arrested for attacking pregnant woman

DI STAFF August 24, 2011

Iowa City police arrested a Coralville man after he allegedly tried to attack a pregnant woman. Harry Thomas Banks, 45, was charged Aug. 16 with assault causing bodily injury. According to a complaint,...

Iowa City man arrested after exposing himself at library

DI STAFF August 24, 2011

Iowa City police arrested a local man after he allegedly exposed himself at the Iowa City Public Library. Eusebio Rodriguez, 49, 831 Crosspark Ave. #1C, was charged Aug. 22 with indecent exposure. According...

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