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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

Marshall: UI Dance Marathon crucial to patients and families

GUEST COLUMN February 6, 2013

Dashiell Codd loves playing with his brothers, laughing at silly jokes, and dancing to the Muppets. His favorite Muppets song is “Mahna Mahna,” and he’s been able to watch dozens of people...

Overton: Treating only bruises

JON OVERTON February 6, 2013

When you go to the emergency room after falling down a flight of stairs, you’d expect doctors to focus on your broken leg instead of the bruise on your arm. Gov. Terry Branstad’s initiative...

Grant undocumented students in-state tuition

DI EDITORIAL BOARD February 6, 2013

Sen. Joe Bolkcom, D-Iowa City, sponsored a bill last week that would allow undocumented immigrants the opportunity to receive in-state tuition for Iowa’s public universities and community colleges....

Iowa’s endurance swimmers starting to reach potential

JALYN SOUCHEK February 6, 2013

Competitive swimmers use an extensive number of muscles with every stroke. Some of the hardest events are the long-distance races, including the 1,000 and 1,650-freestyle races, which put swimmers in the...

Iowa grapplers eager to complete an unbeaten conference campaign

CODY GOODWIN February 6, 2013

Confusion filled Iowa wrestling fans on the night of Feb. 1, when Grant Gambrall — not No. 14 Ethen Lofthouse — took the mat for the Black and Gold at 184 pounds. Gambrall hadn’t wrestled a...

New-look bench impressive for Hawkeyes heading into Madison

TOM CLOS February 6, 2013

If not for the performance of the Iowa men’s basketball team’s reserve players in Sunday’s gut-wrenching 62-59 defeat at Minnesota, there is a good chance the Hawkeyes would have been...

Hawkeye football lacks big names in latest recruiting class

BEN ROSS February 6, 2013

The Iowa football team is expected to sign at least 20 new recruits today as part of its National Signing Day efforts for the class of 2013. This is the first year since 2008 when Iowa hasn’t had...

UISG expecting competitive student elections this year

DI STAFF February 6, 2013

The University of Iowa Student Government confirmed Peter Chalik as this year’s Student Election Board commissioner Tuesday evening, and officials expect him to have his hands full this year with...

Former patient files lawsuit against UI Healthworks

DI STAFF February 6, 2013

A woman who received treatment for a knee injury at a University of Iowa Health Care affiliate has filed a lawsuit against the group, according to court documents. Barbara Gericke of Tiffin is suing UI...

Regents to discuss River Landing Clinic expansion among several topics today

DI STAFF February 6, 2013

The state Board of Regents will meet today in West Des Moines, planning to discuss several items during the two-day period. University of Iowa officials have requested approval for an expansion project...

Miller files lawsuit against S&P alongside other attorneys general

DI STAFF February 6, 2013

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services, alleging that the company misrepresented its investment analysis services. According to a...

Man accused of attacking emergency room worker

DI STAFF February 6, 2013

A Cedar Rapids man has been arrested after allegedly attacking a doctor working in the emergency room at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. David Hirvela, 44, was charged Jan. 21 with assault...

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