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

Bank of America’s reconsideration an example of the ‘Occupy’ influence

SAMUEL CLEARY November 2, 2011

Officials of the Bank of America announced Tuesday, to the relief of many and to the surprise of a few, that they will drop their plan for debit-card fees after much public outcry. The timely and concerned...

Cain, Romney pick big money over Iowa voters

ADAM B SULLIVAN November 2, 2011

Iowa Republicans, your two favorite candidates are cheating on you. While a handful of the Iowa caucus candidates are attending a big GOP fundraiser in Des Moines this weekend, Mitt Romney and Herman...

Maximize UI’s local return to garner state investment

DI EDITORIAL BOARD November 2, 2011

As if on cue, the state Board of Regents appears poised to move forward on a proposal that would raise tuition rates at all three of the state's public universities. In response, student organizations...

Single-game men’s hoops tickets now available

DI STAFF November 2, 2011

The Iowa men's basketball team announced on Tuesday that it would begin selling single-game tickets for the upcoming 2011-12 season. Tickets to all home events are now available, including seats for the...

Iowa’s Phelan named Big Ten swimmer of the week

DI STAFF November 2, 2011

Senior men's swimming captain and All-American Ryan Phelan was named Big Ten Swimmer of the Week on Tuesday after a dominating performance against Michigan State this past weekend. Phelan helped the Hawkeyes...

Field hockey’s Barnett wins Iowa’s sixth weekly award

DI STAFF November 2, 2011

Junior midfielder Jessica Barnett won her second-consecutive Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week award on Tuesday. Barnett scored three goals for her first career hat-trick while leading the No. 11 Hawkeyes...

McNutt named award finalist for Indiana performance

DI STAFF November 2, 2011

Iowa wide receiver Marvin McNutt was named a finalist for the FRS Receiving Performance of the Year award on Tuesday for his performance in Iowa's Homecoming win over Indiana two weeks ago. The senior...

Women’s golf struggles on second day in Texas

DI STAFF November 2, 2011

The Iowa women's golf team took a step back on Tuesday at the Betsy Rawls Longhorn Invitational. The Hawkeyes shot a combined 25-over 313 and fell from a tie for seventh place at the start of the round...

Iowa soccer gains first Big Ten Tournament berth since 2008

BEN WOLFSON November 2, 2011

The Iowa soccer team finished the regular season 13-4-2 — 5-4-2 in the Big Ten — and was rewarded with an invitation to the Big Ten Tournament. No. 6-seeded Iowa will face No. 3-seed Michigan State. The...

Men’s golf can’t overcome poor second round, finish ninth

BEN SCHUFF November 2, 2011

Iowa played average golf at the Royal Oaks Invitational in Dallas the past two days. In return, the Hawkeyes got average results. Iowa finished the Royal Oaks Invitational on Tuesday tied with Tulsa...

City Council votes to tighten taxi regulations

DI STAFF November 2, 2011

The Iowa City City Council voted unanimously to tighten taxicab regulations on Tuesday. Under the proposed ordinance, each taxi company may only charge one rate, and no individual cab can charge a rate...

City Council votes on UniverCity property

DI STAFF November 2, 2011

The Iowa City City Council voted 6-0 to set a public hearing for November 22 on a proposal to sell a house that the city bought for $150,000 as a part of the UniverCity program. The UniverCity Neighborhood...

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