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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: See quester? Me, neither

BEAU ELLIOT February 26, 2013

“Sequester” has become the word of the day. You probably noticed. It’s everywhere — wine bars, coffeehouses, not-whine bars (we need more of those), the Pentacrest with odd people bumping...

Ross: Argo not best film of the year

BEN ROSS February 26, 2013

I normally don’t watch the Oscars. Though I consider myself a movie buff and incredibly amateur film critic, I have never really taken much to award shows in which the first question asked to its participants is:...

Implement magnet-school program to diversify district

DI EDITORIAL BOARD February 26, 2013

In addition to the Iowa City School District passing the diversity policy and revenue purpose statement, it is now considering implementing magnet schools. A magnet school is a public school that emphasizes...

Three Iowa softball players earn All-Bama Bash honors over the weekend

CODY GOODWIN February 26, 2013

Three members of the Iowa softball team played well enough to earn a spot on the Bama Bash All-Tournament team from the Bama Bash softball tournament this past weekend. Johnnie Dowling, the leadoff hitter...

Hawkeye women’s golfers place 10th in Arizona

RYAN RODIGUEZ February 26, 2013

The Iowa women’s golf team finished 10th Monday at the Westbrook Invitational, held at at the Westbrook Village Golf Club in Peoria, Ariz. The two-day tournament, hosted by Wisconsin, saw the Hawkeyes...

Season not all bad for Iowa women’s swimming despite poor Big Tens

NICK DELAQUILA February 26, 2013

The Iowa women’s swimming and diving team finished its season at the Big Ten meet on the campus of the University of Minnesota last week. Iowa concluded the year with a 10th-place finish at the...

Iowa women’s track and field wraps up disappointing season

KEVIN GLUECK February 26, 2013

A disappointing season is drawing to a close for the Iowa women’s track and field team. The squad finished off its indoor season with a lackluster last-place finish at the Big Ten indoor met at...

Who had a worse weekend — Iowa men’s basketball or Iowa wrestling?

DI STAFF February 26, 2013

Basketball Yes, wrestling had an off weekend placing fourth at the National Duals, but it isn’t half as bad as Iowa basketball’s loss to Nebraska. Let’s put things into context. Wrestling lost...

Porter sex-assault trial pushed back to May

CASSIDY RILEY February 26, 2013

The trial of an Arkansas man charged with three counts of sexual abuse has been reset, according to a court document. Travis Lee Porter, 45, is charged with two counts of third-degree sexual abuse and...

Local man threatened victim with knife

REBECCA MORIN February 26, 2013

A local man was arrested after allegedly showing a knife to a person during a verbal altercation. Murphy Henry, 25, was accused Feb. 24 with assault using/displaying a weapon and concealed weapons. Iowa...

Local woman allegedly deposits numerous counterfeit checks into bank account

REBECCA MORIN February 26, 2013

A local woman was arrested after depositing allegedly counterfeit checks into her bank account that resulted in the bank losing more than $4,000. Robin Jordan, 24, was accused Dec. 31, 2012, with tampering...

Coralville woman accused of stealing an iPhone

REBECCA MORIN February 26, 2013

A Coralville woman was arrested after allegedly taking an iPhone from a restaurant counter and putting it in her friend’s purse. Larissa Taylor, 52, was charged March 12, 2012, with third-degree theft. Iowa...

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