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

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EMILY INMAN August 26, 2011

As Dr. Paul Farmer walked up to the podium, roaring cheers abounded throughout the IMU Main Lounge on Wednesday night. They lasted for what felt like nearly ten minutes. "Take that, Mitt Romney,"...

Branstad’s resistance to technology is unacceptable

DI EDITORIAL BOARD August 26, 2011

Before you waste your time composing a thoughtful and detailed email to Gov. Terry Branstad about your political views, concerns, or insights — you might want to know that, due to the "overwhelming"...

Student section to offer bus trip for Iowa State

DI STAFF August 26, 2011

The Iowa football team's battle for the Cy-Hawk Trophy against Iowa State might be in Ames this season, but a student organization is taking steps to see the stands in Jack Trice Stadium have a healthy...

Nationally-ranked Iowa field hockey to debut at Big Ten/ACC Challenge

DI STAFF August 26, 2011

The No. 23 Iowa field-hockey team will open its season Saturday at the Big Ten/ACC challenge in Ann Arbor, Mich. The tournament is aptly named; it will indeed be a challenge for the Hawkeyes, because...

Soccer players stress consistency against Western Illinois

BEN WOLFSON August 26, 2011

Even though the Iowa women's soccer team has opened the 2011 season with two victories, against DePaul and Southeast Missouri State, head coach Ron Rainey is still concerned about the mentality and consistency...

Volleyball’s crucial preseason begins

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD August 26, 2011

The Iowa volleyball team hasn't had a winning season since 2000 and hasn't advanced to the NCAA Tournament since 1994. But this year, the Hawkeyes are determined to change that — and that begins with...

Spartan QB Cousins looking for big follow-up season

SAM LOUWAGIE August 26, 2011

Kirk Cousins didn't expect the flood of phone calls and text messages, both to him and his family, that came after his speech. He didn't expect video of the speech to spread so quickly around social media...

Offensive line provides Hawkeyes with stability

SAM LOUWAGIE August 26, 2011

The Iowa football team will have a new starting quarterback, a new top running back, only one proven receiver, and a jumble of inexperience on the defensive line and in the secondary this season. In the...

A UI student was charged with assault causing bodily harm Tuesday

DI STAFF August 26, 2011

Police arrested a University of Iowa student for allegedly forcing a female student into his room. Jiachang Hu, 18, 10 W. Hillcrest, was charged Tuesday with false imprisonment and assault causing bodily...

Johnson County Board of Supervisors approved measures to build wind farms

DI STAFF August 26, 2011

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an ordinance Thursday that will allow for the construction of a commercial wind-energy facility on county land. The supervisors approved the...

The Iowa City Public Library sees an increase in usage

DI STAFF August 26, 2011

Despite predictions that library use will face a downward trend as need for printed media declines, the Iowa City Public Library has noticed an increase in library visits and borrowing for fiscal 2011. In...

Iowa City Community School District fined 25K for late tax payment

DI STAFF August 26, 2011

In July, the Iowa City School District was fined over $25,000 by the Internal Revenue Service for a late tax payment. Payroll taxes for checks issued March 11 were sent March 15th, one day later than...

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