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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

The Daily Iowan’s summer in review

Iowa City Landfill burns After two months of discussion between city officials over the fire at the Iowa City Landfill, city officials say much of the burning has been contained. Rick Fosse, the city’s...

Evans: Flip-flops and Busch, a summer theme

BENJAMIN EVANS July 27, 2012

The Internet is horrible. Yeah, OK, I realize it’s awesome, but it has one huge flaw: No delete button. We all have those little, embarrassing things out in the public space: that provocative photo...

Our closing remarks

DI EDITORIAL BOARD July 27, 2012

Battleground: Iowa Please do not ignore this rare time that, every four years, the nation’s most influential politicians come to kiss Iowa’s ass. Iowa’s now a battleground for both candidates,...

Officials highlight rule changes for upcoming B1G football season

BEN ROSS July 27, 2012

CHICAGO — The upcoming football season will see a couple of rule changes in the scheme of college football, with an emphasis on player safety being the driving force behind each new adjustment to the...

Transplant Games personal for Team Iowa

TOM CLOS July 27, 2012

When someone receives an organ, restrictions are usually put on their bodies. Sports are likely out of the question, especially the most intense ones, as well as any sort of strenuous physical activity...

UI women’s golfer qualifies for major amateur tourney

TOM CLOS July 27, 2012

Iowa sophomore-to-be women’s golfer Lauren English suffered a shaky end to her season after arriving in Iowa City as a top recruit last fall. The underclassmen finished in 62nd place at the Big Ten...

Notebook: Big Ten Media Day coaches’ notes

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD July 27, 2012

CHICAGO —  Illinois — head coach Tim Beckman Iowa — head coach Kirk Ferentz Indiana — head coach Kevin Wilson Michigan — head coach Brady Hoke Michigan State — head coach Mark Dantonio Minnesota...

Hawks cautiously pursuing a Penn State player

SAM LOUWAGIE July 27, 2012

CHICAGO — Bill O’Brien compared the past few days to “NFL free agency, without the rules.” O’Brien, the first-year Penn State head coach, told ESPN Radio on Wednesday morning...

Today’s Obituaries

DI STAFF July 27, 2012

Randy L. Rotzinger, 55, of North Liberty died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 24, 2012.  A gathering of family and friends to celebrate Randy’s life will be held from 3-6 pm on...

Council approves track construction agreement

DI STAFF July 27, 2012

The City Council held a special meeting Thursday afternoon to approve a track-construction agreement with the Iowa Interstate Railroad. Approving the agreement allowed the city to both save money and keep...

Council to approve ordinance vacating air rights for Moen development

DI STAFF July 27, 2012

The Iowa City City Council will consider an ordinance vacating and conveying air rights within the public right of way located adjacent to the property at 114 S. Dubuque St. Construction of developer...

Children’s Hospital receives Health Corps funding for research

DI STAFF July 27, 2012

The University of Iowa announced Thursday the UI Child Health Specialty Clinics will receive another year of funding for a project designed to improve the health and quality of life of Iowans. According...

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