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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

Elliot: Floods, models, women

BEAU ELLIOT October 23, 2012

Recently, Iowa Public Radio cheerily told us that the bottom two floors of the IMU needed to be renovated to repair the flood damage. Yeah, I know; you’re tired of hearing about the flood of 2008,...

Debate Wrap Up: How each candidate fared after the final debate

DI STAFF October 23, 2012

First Presidential Debate 2012 The first presidential debate on Oct. 3, between Gov. Mitt Romney and President Obama at the University of Denver ended with woes from pundits for Obama and a clear win...

Big Ten volleyball notebook: Mid-season checkups

CARLOS SOSA October 23, 2012

The first half of the Big Ten volleyball season culminated on Sunday with Iowa’s loss to Northwestern in straight sets at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Here’s a look at where some teams stand after 10...

Senior Iowa cross-country captain Holmes near full health for Big Tens

JALYN SOUCHEK October 23, 2012

After the departure of 2011’s top runner Jeff Thode, senior Nick Holmes was looked at to be the new No. 1 guy for the men’s cross-country team. But problems with his health and injuries barred...

Iowa men’s golfer Ryan Marks finds success with long putter

TOMMY REINKING October 23, 2012

Iowa golfer Ryan Marks doesn’t putt like most golfers, but in the coming years, most golfers might putt like Ryan Marks. He uses what’s known as a long putter when on the green. The use of...

Point/Counterpoint: Should Jake Rudock have played against Penn State?

DI STAFF October 23, 2012

YES During Iowa’s drubbing by Penn State, fans were practically begging for a change. Jake Rudock, Jake Christensen. Hell, even Jake Gyllenhaal may have satisfied Iowa faithful near the end of a...

The Box Score: Inside Hawkeye football statistics, Week 9

BEN ROSS October 23, 2012

The Box Score is a weekly segment in which a Daily Iowan football reporter uses statistics to contextualize Iowa football’s performance over the course of the season. As expected, there aren’t...

Obama to visit Davenport, Romney to visit Cedar Rapids on Wednesday

DI STAFF October 23, 2012

President Obama and GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney are both expected to visit Iowa on Wednesday, two days after their final presidential debate. Obama for America will hold a grass-roots event at...

Man accused of running into podium while intoxicated

DI STAFF October 23, 2012

A Cedar Rapids man has been accused of being intoxicated and knocking down a podium near a young child. According to a University of Iowa police complaint, John Peyton, 30, 3121 Huxley Lane S.W., was...

Man accused of harassment

DI STAFF October 23, 2012

A Riverside man has been accused of threatening his girlfriend following a “heated argument.” According to a Coralville police complaint, David Ortega, 23, 1092 Walnut Ave. Apt. 216, was charged...

Man accused of assaulting victim

DI STAFF October 23, 2012

A Coralville man has been accused of punching and kicking a person in the heard and ribs. According to a Coralville police complaint, William Coates, 39, 735 20th Ave. Apt. 2, was charged Oct. 20 with...

Man accused of burglarizing home

DI STAFF October 23, 2012

An area man has been accused of burglarizing a home. According to a North Liberty police complaint, Jeffrey Meiburg, 36, address unknown, was charged Sunday with second-degree burglary. Meiburg allegedly...

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