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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Beall: After all the warnings about gay nuptials, Republic still stands

MIKE BEALL July 31, 2013

Gay marriage has been legal in Iowa for four years now. The Supreme Court has deemed the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional, and gay marriage is now legal in 13 states and the District of Columbia....

Overton: College is still worth it

JON OVERTON July 31, 2013

We’ve all heard the stories. Young person goes to college, graduates with thousands of dollars in debt, can’t get her or his desired job, gets stuck working at a fast-food joint, and moves back in...

Editorial: Compromise to encourage growth

DI EDITORIAL BOARD July 31, 2013

On Tuesday, President Obama outlined his proposal for a compromise on the economy that would lower corporate tax rates and increase spending on infrastructure projects and funding for community colleges. The...

Metcalf, Keddy set for Stepan Sargsyan Cup

CODY GOODWIN July 31, 2013

A pair of former Iowa wrestlers — Brent Metcalf and Phil Keddy — will wrestle in the Stepan Sargsyan Cup on Saturday in Vanadzor, Armenia. Metcalf will wrestle at 66 kilograms, and Keddy will compete...

St. John, Barnett named Iowa Athletes of the Year

CODY GOODWIN July 31, 2013

Derek St. John and Jessica Barnett were recently named Iowa’s 2013 Male and Female Athletes of the Year. St. John, a junior wrestler, capped a 31-2 season with the 157-pound national championship at...

Commentary: Don’t blame Kirk

JOSH BOLANDER July 31, 2013

Through the first 14 years of Kirk Ferentz’s career in Iowa City, he helped the Black and Gold capture two Big Ten championships. He guided a doormat program to respectability in one of the nation’s...

Women’s basketball headed back to Cancun

CODY GOODWIN July 31, 2013

The Iowa women’s basketball team’s upcoming season includes a trip to Cancún at the end of November. Coach Lisa Bluder and her team will face USC, Boston College, and UNC-Wilmington in the Cancún...

New Kinnick scoreboard near completion

RYAN YOUNG July 31, 2013

Kinnick Stadium’s most recent facelift is nearing completion. Workers on Tuesday were putting the finishing touches on several new scoreboards that were recently added to the historic stadium. Two...

Tippie adds new major

DI STAFF July 31, 2013

The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business is paving the way for students interested in working with “big business and big money” by adding a new major: business analytics and information...

Hawkeye exhibition schedule planned for Iowa State Fair

DI STAFF July 31, 2013

A number of Hawkeye-related events and programs will take place during this year’s Iowa State Fair in Des Moines. The University of Iowa’s exhibit at this year’s fair follows the theme...

Man faces controlled-substance violation

DI STAFF July 31, 2013

A wanted Iowa City man has been charged after crack was allegedly found inside his sock. Enrique Tharrington, 36, was charged Monday with a controlled-substance violation. According to an Iowa City police...

Branstad-Reynolds campaign makes hires

DI STAFF July 31, 2013

Iowa’s Congressional Districts are seeing renewed interest in the hiring of four new directors. In a Tuesday news release, Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds announced the formation...

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