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

Elliot: Prepositions & common mush

BEAU ELLIOT July 29, 2014

Coffee rust is destroying the Guatemalan coffee crop, according to NPR. As if, given the war in Gaza, the war in eastern Ukraine (preventing international workers from getting to the crash site of the...

Mulugeta: Iowa’s future in autonomous cars

MIKAEL MULUGETA July 29, 2014

The future is now. Or coming soon, anyway. Johnson County, Iowa, is among one of the first counties in the country to allow driverless cars on county roads for research purposes. Mark Nolte, the president...

Editorial: Appel’s “no perks” sign of troubling hope

DI EDITORIAL BOARD July 29, 2014

Former Sen. Staci Appel, D-Ackworth, who is campaigning to represent Iowa’s 3rd District in the U.S. House, recently announced a pledge to propose cuts in wasteful spending by Congress, as reported...

Soccer gains a UConn transfer

DI STAFF July 29, 2014

The Iowa soccer team gained a new member in Natalie Krygier, a transfer from Connecticut, Hawkeye head coach Dave Dilanni announced on Monday. The transfer played six games as a true freshman, posting...

Iowa’s Scherff understands expectations

CODY GOODWIN July 29, 2014

CHICAGO — Iowa’s Brandon Scherff insists he wasn’t trying to prove anything when the video of him hang-cleaning 443 pounds went viral. “People didn’t believe me that I did...

Maryland and Rutgers make their first impression

JACOB SHEYKO July 29, 2014

CHICAGO — On July 1, Maryland and Rutgers officially joined the Big Ten. League Commissioner Jim Delany visited both teams, unveiling new team apparel and partaking in other welcoming festivities. But...

Big Ten Notebook: Media Days underway

DANNY PAYNE July 29, 2014

CHICAGO — The craziness surrounding the Penn State football program over the past few years has been well-documented. For instance, former head coach Bill O’Brien coached the Nittany Lions for...

Raymond Knoll’s summer success a good sign for Iowa men’s golf

CHARLES GREEN July 29, 2014

The Iowa men’s golf team has a group of young talent that most programs could only dream of, and no player has been more impressive this summer than sophomore Raymond Knoll. “Raymond is learning...

Iowa calls on students to revive Kinnick

KYLE MANN July 29, 2014

Kinnick Stadium has been traditionally regarded as one of the more difficult places to play on the road. However, as recent on-field success has fallen into a bit of a lull, the Hawkeyes find themselves...

UI to take down flood barriers

DI STAFF July 29, 2014

Students who make their way back to the University of Iowa campus in August most likely will not be greeted by flood-protection measures. University officials will begin removing flood barriers, as well...

GOP chairman: Party is financially stronger

QUENTIN MISIAG July 29, 2014

Once a group of cash-strapped conservatives, Iowa GOP leaders say the group is on the path to stronger financial footings, and it could be equal to its Democratic rival in a matter of weeks. With just...

County and cities discuss a proposed local-option sales tax

PAUL OSGERBY July 29, 2014

City councilors across numerous Johnson County jurisdictions and the Board of Supervisors discussed a countywide approach to a proposed local-option sales tax at a joint meeting Monday. “It’s...

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