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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

Overton: Reversing the student-debt boom

JON OVERTON July 24, 2013

A portrait of the economy in 2013: Flat wages. Slow job growth. Crippling debt. A ballooning cost of living. Working families have it tough. Compounding their woes, higher education — the gateway to...

Tilly: The unknown knowns

ZACH TILLY July 24, 2013

It’s been about eight months since we were treated last to a major election, but fear not, because we’re but 16 months away from two very consequential statewide races — one for governor and the...

Editorial: Reform physical testing at work

DI EDITORIAL BOARD July 24, 2013

A new study published in this month’s Journal of Applied Psychology, led in part by researchers from the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business, suggests that employers could reduce gender biases...

Iowa earns CSCAA Scholar Awards

CODY GOODWIN July 24, 2013

The Iowa men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams were recently recognized with the Team Scholar All-America Award by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America. Both Iowa swimming...

Freeman takes 11th at World Championships

CODY GOODWIN July 24, 2013

Former Iowa diver Deidre Freeman placed 11th in the 1-meter springboard final at the FINA World Championships in Barcelona’s Piscina Municipal de Montjuïc. Deidre finished the competition with 236.30...

Point/Counterpoint: Will Tiger ever win another Major?

DI STAFF July 24, 2013

Yes Tiger Woods will never be the golfer he once was. The man who once struck fear into those who walked the course with him is gone. However, it would be foolish to say that he will never win another...

Clemmons caps off successful summer

MATT CABEL July 24, 2013

It’s been quite a summer for Iowa guard Anthony Clemmons. He’s now a two-time Prime Time League champion. He was named co-MVP of the summer league alongside fellow Hawkeye Jarrod Uthoff....

Disterhoft’s height playing large factor in Game Time

JACOB SHEYKO July 24, 2013

Iowa women’s basketball freshman Ally Disterhoft stands taller most guards she plays against. At 6-feet, the Iowa City native has used her size to her advantage during summer-league play, leading...

Iowa City transit bus strikes bicyclist downtown

QUENTIN MISIAG July 24, 2013

A Tuesday afternoon bus collision involving a bicyclist crossing one of Iowa City’s most heavily traveled streets is the latest of several that have taken place over the past two years. But one...

Council moves on FilmScene issue

KRISTEN EAST July 24, 2013

City officials say they have become increasingly accommodating toward venues that serve alcohol in recent years, and one ordinance before the Iowa City City Council, they believe, further exemplifies their...

Council approves Moss Green project

KRISTEN EAST July 24, 2013

The Iowa City City Council voted Tuesday evening  to move forward with plans for the Moss Green Urban Village Project. The city councilors approved an amendment to the project on a 6-1 vote during their...

Council OKs Field House liquor license

KRISTEN EAST July 24, 2013

The Iowa City City Council approved a liquor-license renewal for the Field House after one of its three owners divested all ownership rights last week. The city staff originally recommended that the request...

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