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

DI offers no free passes

ADAM B SULLIVAN October 12, 2011

Daily Iowan staffers look at things differently from everyone else. No, I don't mean we're naturally inquisitive or especially curious about the world or anything fluffy like that. I mean that journalists...

Economic recovery plan: Diet, exercise, and help save the economy

DI EDITORIAL BOARD October 12, 2011

It's your choice whether to exercise. But if you prefer minimal government expenditures, you might want to start taking the stairs — by 2050, one-third of the American people are projected to suffer...

Hawkeye tennis seniors make national impact

RYAN MURPHY October 12, 2011

Iowa seniors Marc Bruche and Will Vasos have used their matches in two fall events to have a national impact against some of the country's strongest players. Vasos and Bruche, who are ranked No. 41 nationally...

Two field-hockey players honored

DI STAFF October 12, 2011

Iowa field hockey's Jessica Barnett and Kathleen McGraw were awarded Offensive and Defensive Big Ten Player of the Week on Tuesday, according to a release. McGraw, a junior goalkeeper, racked up 21 saves...

Hawkeyes inconsistent at Lady Northern, finish 10th

DI STAFF October 12, 2011

Inconsistency has plagued the Iowa women's golf team throughout the fall season, and it reared its head again on Monday at the Lady Northern Intercollegiate in French Lick, Ind. The team finished 10th...

Iowa volleyball senior changes roles

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD October 12, 2011

In mid-September, Iowa volleyball player Tiffany Nilges switched from outside hitter — the position she had played her entire career — to playing on the right side of the net. Since making the change,...

Big Ten notebook: Penn State QB battle continues

SAM LOUWAGIE October 12, 2011

To most people watching the Iowa-Penn State game on Oct. 8, the Nittany Lions' ongoing quarterback competition appeared over. Matt McGloin completed 12-of-19 throws for 133 yards and a touchdown. Those...

Hawkeyes look to prevent repeat performance from Persa

JORDAN GARRETSON October 12, 2011

Kirk Ferentz has seen some good opposing quarterbacks during his 12-plus seasons as Iowa's head coach. He's experienced the headaches of trying to prepare to face such players as Antwaan Randle El, Troy...

Police: Man brandished knife after asking for cigarette

DI STAFF October 12, 2011

An Iowa City man was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon after he allegedly brandished a knife while asking to bum a cigarette. Michael Elder, 37, was arrested by Iowa City police after a subject...

Two charged after police find marijuana during traffic stop

DI STAFF October 12, 2011

North Liberty police arrested two Colorado residents after allegedly finding marijuana in their vehicle during a traffic stop. A man and woman from Centennial, Colo., were charged Aug. 4 with possession...

School Board officials change meeting days

DI STAFF October 12, 2011

The Iowa City School Board passed a motion to change the meeting days at its regular meeting Tuesday. The meetings will be held on the first and third Tuesday of the month. Superintendent Steve Murley...

State officials will visit Iowa City on Oct. 16

DI STAFF October 12, 2011

The Iowa City School Board discussed the recently released blueprint for transforming Iowa's education system, Branstad-Reynold's "One Unshakable Vision: World-Class Schools for Iowa." The blueprint...

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