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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: Starry-eyed in the Kyper Belt

BEAU ELLIOT December 11, 2012

Last week, our government proved that it is far stranger than fiction — or even real life, which, for those of you who still believe in it, is mighty strange, given Twitter, Facebook, and Sally Mason,...

Getting the most out of Hawk Alert

GUEST COLUMN December 11, 2012

With the winter weather season approaching, it’s a good time to remind the campus that University of Iowa students and employees will be notified through Hawk Alert if classes are canceled. Hawk Alert...

Resignation makes lack of transparency evident

DI EDITORIAL BOARD December 11, 2012

On Monday, University of Iowa College of Education Dean Margaret Crocco submitted her resignation. In a statement regarding the resignation, she said that she is trying to end the discord in the education...

Former D-back Hyde to fight charge

ASSOCIATED PRESS December 11, 2012

Former Iowa defensive back Micah Hyde plans to fight the disorderly conduct ticket he received over the weekend and a public-intoxication charge he received in October. Hyde’s lawyer, Cathy Cartee,...

Juco wide receiver commits to Iowa

SAM LOUWAGIE December 11, 2012

The Iowa football team brought in some junior-college help at wide receiver on Sunday when Damond Powell committed to the team. “Im [sic] committed to Iowa!!! Lets go hawks,” the receiver...

Point/Counterpoint: Who is the top contender for the NFL’s Rookie of the Year?

DI STAFF December 11, 2012

There are numerous candidates for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year through 14 weeks of the regular season, but two stand out for leading their teams to potential playoff berths. Two reporters debate: Will...

Burlington, Iowa native beginning to stand out for Hawkeye track and field

KEVIN GLUECK December 11, 2012

A buzz started to form in the crowd during the Iowa track and field team’s annual Black and Gold intrasquad meet on Dec. 1. It was hard to keep track of what is going on at the meet — shot-put...

The Box Score: Numbers behind the Hawkeyes’ 8-2 Start

TOM CLOS December 11, 2012

The Box Score is a weekly segment in which a Daily Iowan reporter uses statistics to contextualize an Iowa team’s performance over the course of the season. The Iowa men’s basketball team has gone...

Man charged with stealing from Dillard’s

DI STAFF December 11, 2012

A Hiawatha man has been accused of stealing from a Coralville department store. According to a Coralville police complaint, Delvin Jackson, 19, 980 Eisenhower Road Apt. 12, was charged Sunday. Jackson...

Trial reset in case of child’s death

DI STAFF December 11, 2012

The trial has been reset for a man accused of felony child endangerment in connection with the death of a 20-month-old child, according to online court records. Jorge Perez, 21, was originally charged...

Woman charged with causing excessive damage to another person’s home

DI STAFF December 11, 2012

A Coralville woman has been accused of causing extensive damage to another person’s home. According to a Coralville police complaint, Tera Harris, 24, was charged Dec. 8. Harris allegedly poured...

Trucker charged with controlled-substance violation

DI STAFF December 11, 2012

A Soldier, Iowa, man has been accused of recklessly operating a semi-truck while possessing methamphetamine ingredients. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Jay Melby, 53, 238 Oak Street, was...

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