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

A return to traditional conservatism

GUEST OPINION September 21, 2011

The United States is at both an economic and cultural crossroads. The economy is still suffering from the "Great Recession" with slow economic growth and 9.1 percent unemployment. The credit...

Poor investments

SHAY O'REILLY September 21, 2011

Stop me if you've heard this one before: The U.S. government has wasted hundreds of millions of dollars to prop up an endeavor that, despite increases in expenditures and extended loans, failed to live...

Recent termination benefits UI nursing program

DI EDITORIAL BOARD September 21, 2011

When the University of Iowa petitions the state Board of Regents to terminate one of its graduate health-care programs, tempers tend to flare. On Tuesday, the regents decided to allow the UI to officially...

Hawkeye diving coach receives award from Team USA

DI STAFF September 21, 2011

Longtime Iowa diving coach Bob Rydze received the Glenn McCormick Award from USA Diving on Sept. 17, according to a release. The award is given to individuals who make outstanding contributions to the...

Intramurals: Dirty Money Island knocks off Matt Chandler in overtime

ALEX FRENCH September 21, 2011

Tuesday night's early evening intramural flag-football game was an offensive thriller that took overtime to decide, as Dirty Money Island defeated Matt Chandler's Team, 31-25.   Dirty Money's offensive...

Iowa spirit squad no fair-weather volleyball fans

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD September 21, 2011

Iowa fans have packed Kinnick Stadium for two home games this fall, with an average attendance of 70,585 people. Iowa volleyball games, meanwhile, have an average attendance of 990 so far this season. But...

Bolivian freshman tennis player adapts to change

RYAN MURPHY September 21, 2011

Coming to a different country to play a sport is a challenge — especially when you're forced to play that game differently. Freshman tennis player Andres Estenssoro, a native of Santa Cruz, Bolivia,...

Freshman goalkeepers learn behind Iowa’s all-time win leader

BEN WOLFSON September 21, 2011

This season, the Iowa soccer team has played 830 minutes of game time. So far, senior goalkeeper Emily Moran has played in more than 750 of those available minutes, while freshmen goalkeepers Caitlin...

Big Ten notebook: Conference coaches seek improvement

SETH ROBERTS September 21, 2011

Despite winning nine of 12 games, the Big Ten struggled as a whole in the third weekend of the 2011 season. Ohio State was pounded by Miami (Fla.), to the point that the Buckeyes dropped out of the Associated...

Hawkeyes still seek offensive balance after no-huddle success

JORDAN GARRETSON September 21, 2011

Iowa's offense was stagnant for most of its game against Pittsburgh on Sept. 17. Then came the no-huddle, and everything changed. The Hawkeyes scored touchdowns on four-straight drives and won as James...

Deputies reportedly find more than 50 grams of marijuana in impounded car

DI STAFF September 21, 2011

Johnson County sheriff's deputies charged a local man with possession of marijuana after an search of his vehicle allegedly yielded more than 50 grams of marijuana. Estevan Jackson, 21, 4913 Oak Crest...

Couple charged with endangerment after search allegedly uncovers heroin

DI STAFF September 21, 2011

Coralville police have arrested a couple after allegedly locating heroin in their residence. Taisha Kiawana Poole, 27, and Lloyd Calvin Jamerson III, 30, Coralville, were charged Tuesday with controlled-substance...

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