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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

Liberals should caucus GOP to influence election

WILL MATTESSICH December 9, 2011

It's a sad time to be a liberal. The president who promised to unite and change the country in 2008 has shown the same corporatism and disdain for civil liberties as his predecessor. None of the current...

Which GOP candidate would you most want to same-sex marry?

DI EDITORIAL BOARD December 9, 2011

Rick Perry I would same-sex marry Texas Gov. Rick Perry over any other candidate for three reasons: He's handsome, he's rich, and um… I forgot the other reason. Oops! (Weren't expecting that joke...

Iowa swimmers prepared for final test before break

TORK MASON December 9, 2011

The Iowa women's swimming and diving team will hit the road tonight to travel to Ames for a showdown with Iowa State. The Hawkeyes are coming off of a third-place finish at the Hawkeye Invitational...

Women’s hoops seeks rebound against Western Illinois

MATT COZZI December 9, 2011

A typical staple of the Iowa women's basketball team appears to have regressed this season. The starting lineup. Kamille Wahlin has struggled. Kelly Krei has gotten off to a slow start. Samantha Logic...

Iowa men’s hoops takes on Royce White, Iowa State

JORDAN GARRETSON December 9, 2011

The last time the Iowa men's basketball team matched up against an elite inside-outside player, things didn't go well. Creighton's Doug McDermott ripped the Hawkeyes for 25 points and 9 rebounds on...

IC calls for community’s ‘good ideas’

DI STAFF December 9, 2011

Iowa City officials are now accepting and encouraging residents and business owners of Iowa City to submit ideas about growth and development of Iowa City over the next 10 to 20 years to aid in updating...

IC accepting applications for block grants

DI STAFF December 9, 2011

Funding applications for low-income community-development projects now being accepted, according to an Iowa City press release. Application are now available for $1.2 million in aid for housing, jobs,...

Regents OK capital-improvement projects

DI STAFF December 9, 2011

The state Board of Regents unanimously approved several UI capital-improvement business transactions at its telephonic meeting Thursday. The UI will construct a new electrical duct bank for $6.5 million...

UI sees decrease in crime statistics

DI STAFF December 9, 2011

UI crime statistics have decreased since last year, according to a report released at the state Board of Regents meeting Thursday. In 2010, there were 2,109 offenses and incidences; that figure dropped...

UI to present three honorary degrees

DI STAFF December 9, 2011

The state Board of Regents unanimously approved a UI request to award an honorary Doctor of Science degree to Robert Osterhaus, honorary Doctor of Law degree to Robert Ray, and an honorary Doctor of...

Iowa Percussion to hold holiday show

JORDAN MONTGOMERY December 9, 2011

After an intense November concert series, Iowa Percussion will welcome the holidays with a percussion pops performance featuring songs of the season. Iowa Percussion and the PanAmerican Steel will...

A Christmas Carol comes to Coralville this weekend

CARLY HURWITZ December 9, 2011

On the stage at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts during the month of December, audiences will see Scrooge rushing to find the true spirit of the holiday season. "It's a well-done...

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