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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: Stranger in a strange land

JORDYN REILAND July 19, 2013

BEIJING — Earlier this week, I was on my way to dinner walking through an alley when I heard a faint gasp. Somewhat startled and curious I looked over my shoulder and I saw a young Chinese girl with...

Sonn: A ‘View’ to kill

BARRETT SONN July 19, 2013

An opinion leader, as the name suggests, is a community leader whose judgment people trust. Usually their opinions are trusted because they have demonstrated they are knowledgeable about a particular...

Editorial: Move forward with the Gateway project

DI EDITORIAL BOARD July 19, 2013

In an interview with The Daily Iowan this week, University of Iowa President Sally Mason said she believes the Iowa City Gateway project, a plan to raise Dubuque Street and Park Road bridge above flood...

Weisman named to watch list

CODY GOODWIN July 19, 2013

Iowa running back Mark Weisman was recently named to the 2013 Doak Walker Award watch list. The award is annually presented to the nation’s top college running back. Weisman rushed for a team-best...

Game Time League playoffs breakdown

JACOB SHEYKO July 19, 2013

Last Wednesday night’s season finale has cemented the Game Time League playoffs, set for July 22. The Daily Iowan takes a look at both of the semifinal matchups. No. 1 Vinton Merchants/Culver’s vs....

Sharpshooters, big men highlight Prime Time semifinal

MATT CABEL July 19, 2013

It began with a Josh Oglesby 3-pointer that swooshed home with ease.  It continued on the next play with Gabe Olaseni taking a power dribble and finding the lane wide open for a lay-up.  Olaseni...

Clemmons out performs Gesell in Prime Time playoffs

DOMINICK WHITE July 19, 2013

Iowa sophomore point guard Mike Gesell knew that Thursday night’s highly anticipated rematch with fellow Hawkeye point guard Anthony Clemmons would be a heated competition. “Whenever we step...

Businesses with UI ties receive state funding

KRISTEN EAST July 19, 2013

Three companies with ties to the University of Iowa have received $750,000 in state funding to expand their businesses, create jobs, and further develop their products, according to a UI press release. Memcine...

Public health professors establish new scholarship

KRISTEN EAST July 19, 2013

A new scholarship will support students pursuing advanced degrees in the University of Iowa College of Public Health’s Department of Occupational and Environmental Health. Professor Emeritus Craig...

City Council set to discuss 21-ordinance’s future

KRISTEN EAST July 19, 2013

The Iowa City City Council will discuss the future of the 21-ordinance during its work session on July 23. Last month, the Iowa City City Clerk’s Office confirmed that a petition submitted by two downtown...

City staff recommends denial of Field House bar’s alcohol license renewal

KRISTEN EAST July 19, 2013

Iowa City officials have recommended that the Iowa City City Council deny a liquor-license request from owners of the Field House. Owners Rafer Mateer, David Carey, and Joann Bear applied for a one-year...

Iowa City police launch chaplain program

KRISTEN EAST July 19, 2013

The Iowa City police will launch a Chaplain Corps program after several officers and chaplains recently attended an annual training conference. The Chaplian Corps is a volunteer service composed of men...

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