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

Byrd: TIFs a bad idea from Chicago to Iowa City

MATTHEW BYRD June 25, 2014

As a proud Chicago jingoist — an ingenious term coined and applied to me by one of my high-school friends — I think it’s a general rule that the better a non-Chicago town, the more tried and...

Editorial: Let’s talk about Iraq

DI EDITORIAL BOARD June 25, 2014

The U.S. seems to be nearing the end of the mildly conflict-free and uneventful period between its withdrawal from Iraq and its inevitable return, a phase lasting — depending on when and how upcoming...

Silverstein continues to impress observers

DI STAFF June 25, 2014

Incoming Hawkeye freshman Josh Silverstein came in at second in the Boy’s 18s U.S. Tennis Associate Eastern Sectional Qualifier. He has qualified for the association’s Boy’s 18s National Hard Courts,...

Iowa men’s swimming and diving schedule released

DI STAFF June 25, 2014

Iowa men's swimming and diving coach Marc Long announced Tuesday that the team will host the Big Ten, NCAA Zone Diving, and NCAA championships as part of the 2014-2015 schedule. It will be the first time...

Iowa soccer players heating up and not in a good way

NICK STEFFEN June 25, 2014

With the World Cup taking place in Brazil and the World Cup set to take place in Qatar in 2022, some have expressed concern about the health of players and how well they can perform in the heat. During...

Summer not an off-season for field hockey

DANNY PAYNE June 25, 2014

The summertime is often referred to as a dead period in sports, especially at the college level. This is true, to an extent. Just because there are no Iowa athletes competing at the NCAA level, that doesn’t...

Big Ten officials address O’Bannon case

DANNY PAYNE June 25, 2014

The Big Ten presidents and  chancellors weighed in on the O’Bannon trial Tuesday. Led by University of Iowa President and head of Big Ten Council of Presidents/Chancellors Sally Mason, the council...

Game Time’s second week ready to roll

WILL MCDAVID June 25, 2014

After the Game Time Basketball League’s summer début, coaches and players alike ready themselves for today’s games, the wins and losses of the previous week providing valuable lessons. “We...

Marble talks NBA draft, his clothing line, and more

DANNY PAYNE June 25, 2014

DI: You’ve worked out for 15 teams — what has stuck out to you the most in the entire process? Marble: Just all the traveling, it kind of weighs on you — the workouts are intense, and then...

Man accused of selling marijuana

DI STAFF June 25, 2014

Authorities have accused a local man of possessing marijuana and synthetic drugs. James Hoff, 24, was charged Jan. 21 with two counts of controlled-substance violation and a tax-stamp violation. According...

Board approves salary increase

KRISTEN BARON June 25, 2014

Despite salary freezes in the Iowa City School District, many will still receive pay increases. The Iowa City School Board approved salary increases for approximately 40 administrators during Tuesday’s...

County courts go paperless

MICHAEL KADRIE June 25, 2014

Paper record keeping is a thing of the past for the Johnson County courts as they embrace digital storage in a cost-cutting, environmentally conscious move. Any cases opened after June 17 in Johnson...

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