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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

Reiland: The air’s a little hazy

JORDYN REILAND June 28, 2013

BEIJING — I can’t always tell the difference between night and day here. There are some days where the smog chokes the air, masking the skyline, only to leave faint stencil outlines of the tall...

Beall: Welcome Donald Trump

MIKE BEALL June 28, 2013

Attention citizens of Iowa: Donald Trump is taking some early steps toward a run for president. In August, he’ll be in Iowa to speak at a major conservative summit, and he’s also reportedly...

Editorial: The farm bill and other failures

DI EDITORIAL BOARD June 28, 2013

Last week, the Senate-approved farm bill failed to pass in the House of Representatives, leaving the fate of the legislation uncertain. The current farm bill, which sets agricultural subsidies and funds...

Austin to run for Team USA

CODY GOODWIN June 28, 2013

Iowa track All-American Justin Austin will be a part of Team USA in Kazan, Russia, at the 2013 World University Games, one of 16 athletes on the U.S. squad. The games will take place July 6-17. Austin...

Harris 9-over after Day One at U.S. Open

CODY GOODWIN June 28, 2013

Former Iowa women’s golfer Chelsea Harris didn’t have an ideal start at the 2013 U.S. Women’s Open on Thursday. Harris enters today, the second day of competition, at 9-over par — she’s tied...

Nelson, Betulius miss Team USA cut

CODY GOODWIN June 28, 2013

Hawkeye swimmers Mike Nelson and Grant Betulius completed part of their competition at the 2013 Phillips 66 National Championships in Indianapolis, Ind., on Thursday evening. Nelson, a sophomore at Iowa,...

Woodbury, Olaseni show improvements in the post

MATT CABEL June 28, 2013

Gabe Olaseni and Adam Woodbury are only inches apart in height. And that’s where the similarities end.  “It’s like yin and yang,” Olaseni said. “I’m the 6-10 athlete,...

Array of games highlight Prime Time’s Week 3

DOMINICK WHITE June 28, 2013

The Prime Time League early contest Thursday night in North Liberty featured a matchup among five Iowa basketball players. Zach McCabe’s team took on Peter Jok and Company in an action-packed contest...

Prairie Lights introduces customer rewards program

KRISTEN EAST June 28, 2013

To keep up in an ever-evolving industry, which includes e-commerce and digital devices, Prairie Lights, 15 S. Dubuque St., will introduce a new customer-rewards program. According to a press release,...

SEATS contract finalized between county and Coralville, University Heights

QUENTIN MISIAG June 28, 2013

The long discussion over the area’s paratransit service may finally be able to be put to rest. SEATS, a more than 30-year-old transportation service for the disabled and elderly has been at the forefront...

Man charged after stealing laptop from home

QUENTIN MISIAG June 28, 2013

A man has been charged after he allegedly stole a laptop from an Iowa City residence. Victor Varnell, 21, was charged May 9 with second-degree theft after he allegedly walked out of an Iowa City apartment...

University Librarian Nancy Baker bids farewell after 13 years

ALISON CRISSMAN June 28, 2013

While most University of Iowa students may not realize it, University Librarian Nancy Baker has likely affected their education in one way or another. During her 13 years at the UI, one of Baker’s...

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