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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: Spelling our future

BEAU ELLIOT August 27, 2013

As a reminder to students that the start of school should mean all students, not just the student-athletes, should be serious about the preparation for the new season, there was a sobering tale out of...

Tilly: Don’t sleep on Iowa

ZACH TILLY August 27, 2013

In a political analysis published in Sunday’s New York Times, some members of Iowa’s Republican establishment expressed their worry that Iowa and its first-in-the-nation caucuses may be losing...

Editorial: Invest in education, not tax cuts

DI EDITORIAL BOARD August 27, 2013

A report released last week by the Economic Analysis and Research Network found that states with highly educated workforces tend to be more economically prosperous than states with less-educated workers....

Vandenberg gets cut from Minnesota

CODY GOODWIN August 27, 2013

Just a day after former Iowa quarterback Ricky Stanzi was cut from the Kansas City Chiefs, another former Hawkeye gunslinger was cut from yet another NFL roster. James Vandenberg was one of 13 players...

Hazell instills discipline within Boilermaker program

BEN ROSS August 27, 2013

Following a 6-7 season in 2012, Purdue relieved football coach Danny Hope and hired Darrell Hazell, making the Boilermakers just the second head-coaching stint for the 49-year-old’s career. Hazell...

Spartans will rely on experience in 2013

CODY GOODWIN August 27, 2013

The Michigan State football team went 7-6 in 2012, but it was a mere 13 points away from turning five of the six losses into victories. “2012 was the year I think of the inches that we didn’t...

Position Previews: Defensive Line

BEN ROSS August 27, 2013

Dead last. That’s where Iowa’s defense ranked in the Big Ten last year in sacks, recording just 13 quarterback tackles behind the line of scrimmage. The second-to-last team in the category,...

Clark taking advantage of increased playing time

JACOB SHEYKO August 27, 2013

Iowa’s soccer team is on the rise. Backed by a record-setting defense last season, the Hawkeyes won 12 games — third most in school history. In the process, the Hawkeyes set a school record for...

Position Preview: Offensive Line

BEN ROSS August 27, 2013

Almost always touted as a strength of any given Iowa football team, the offensive line in 2013 should be no different. Just about every O-lineman who will likely appear for Iowa has seen significant...

Iowa ranked no. 10 among Big Ten fans

DI STAFF August 27, 2013

The University of Iowa and Iowa City has been ranked fairly low when it comes to enjoying Big Ten football. In a ranking created by Motovo.com, Iowa was city was ranked number ten in a list of all twelve...

Iowa City schools to close due to heat

DI STAFF August 27, 2013

Students, faculty, and staff in the Iowa City School District schools will once again get a breather from current summer heat today. All 25 schools in the district will dismiss two hours early again...

Coralville mayor not running for re-election

DI STAFF August 27, 2013

The mayor of one of Iowa’s fastest growing communities, will not seek re-election when area voters go to the polls this November. Coralville Mayor Jim Fausett, who has been involved in city government...

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