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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

Nourafshan: Leadership key for GOP

ALEXANDER NOURAFSHAN November 26, 2012

Since losing big across the board in the 2012 election, many have predicted a radical overhaul in the GOP’s political strategy.  While there has been some debate in the party about whether substance...

Make walking safer in Iowa City

DI EDITORIAL BOARD November 26, 2012

City officials are working to make Iowa City more amenable to pedestrians by renovating the Iowa River Power Dam pedestrian bridge spanning the Iowa River, but the city must do more in light of recent...

While You Were Away: Hawkeye Sports

DI STAFF November 26, 2012

Men’s basketball The Hawkeyes went 2-1 over Thanksgiving break, erasing a large deficit for one win and shooting poorly in their only loss. Iowa came back from down 23 to defeat Gardner-Webb, 65-56,...

Running back Hill charged with OWI

DI STAFF November 26, 2012

Iowa running back Barkley Hill was arrested on Nov. 24 for operating while intoxicated. The freshman from Denver, Iowa, was charged at 1:45 a.m. in Black Hawk County with first-offense OWI; he will be...

Iowa wrestlers dominate Iowa City Duals

CODY GOODWIN November 26, 2012

The most telling part of the Iowa City Duals on Nov. 24 came away from the mat, when former Iowa Sports Information Director Phil Haddy forgot his public-address microphone was still on. Tony Ramos had...

Charity stripe plays a big role in Iowa women’s upset

CODY GOODWIN November 26, 2012

Following the heartbreaking, buzzer-beating 66-65 loss to Florida International on Nov. 23, Iowa needed a quick rebound. Head coach Lisa Bluder said her women’s basketball team needed a close win...

Iowa volleyball wraps up season with loss and a forgettable streak

CARLOS SOSA November 26, 2012

The Iowa volleyball team concluded its season on Nov. 24 with an admirable performance against Illinois. The Fighting Illini (14-16, 8-12) won in straight sets (26-24, 25-18, 25-20), but throughout the...

Commentary: No improvement from Hawkeye offense

SAM LOUWAGIE November 26, 2012

C.J. Fiedorowicz’s long sigh said it all. The Iowa tight end was asked if the team’s offense had improved over the course of the 2012 season. He paused. He looked up at the ceiling. “Um...

Senior season didn’t go how Vandenberg, Davis ‘drew it up’

BEN ROSS November 26, 2012

When a Nebraska defender intercepted James Vandenberg’s final pass in a Hawkeye uniform on Nov. 23, it seemed like a cruel ending. But as the senior quarterback said after the game, it was also a...

Woman accused of giving alcohol to child pleads guilty

DI STAFF November 26, 2012

A woman previously accused of two felonies in connection with giving alcohol to a 22-month-old child pleaded guilty last week, according to online court documents. Natasha Kriener was accused of felony...

UI administrator still employed following sexual abuse charge

DI STAFF November 26, 2012

A University of Iowa Housing and Dining senior systems administrator will still remain employed after being charged with sexual abuse. Ronald Mulder, 45, was charged Nov. 15 with third-degree sexual abuse. According...

Federal drug charges filed in Iowa City trailer-park shooting case

DI STAFF November 26, 2012

Charges have been filed in federal court against two men previously charged in Johnson County in connection with an Aug. 16 trailer-park shooting, according to online federal court documents. Norman...

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