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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: Jurassic parked

BEAU ELLIOT September 9, 2014

Recently, as Gail Collins of the New York Times merrily reports, Republicans seemed to have discovered birth control. (Why couldn’t their parents have discovered birth control earlier? you ask....

Stercula: U.S. military should help stop Ebola

TYLER STERCULA September 9, 2014

On NBC’s “Meet the Press,” President Obama spoke with Chuck Todd about the Ebola outbreak in western Africa. Obama said Americans should not be worried about an Ebola outbreak in the...

Editorial: Affordable housing proposal lacks pragmatism

DI EDITORIAL BOARD September 9, 2014

The legitimacy of a proposal designed to allow low-income residents to rent units in a luxury condominium downtown has come into question. The proposal from the city would require $1 million of U.S. Housing...

Penn State postseason ban lifted

DI STAFF September 9, 2014

The NCAA restored the Penn State football team’s postseason eligibility on Monday, meaning if the Nittany Lions qualify for a bowl game this season, they will be allowed to participate in it. According...

Ott wins Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week

DI STAFF September 9, 2014

Iowa junior defensive end Drew Ott was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against Ball Sate on Sept. 6. Ott recorded 13 tackles, 2.5 of which were for loss, a sack, and forced...

Point/Counterpoint: Which NFL team had the best performance in Week 1?

DI STAFF September 9, 2014

Miami Dolphins The lasting image from the first Sunday of NFL action is that of a frustrated Tom Brady, head down on the bench, clearly upset with the performance of his team, the New England Patriots,...

Hawk sisterhood is powerful

SHELBY STITES September 9, 2014

Lindsey and Courtney Bruns have run cross-country with each other since they were 14 years old. But last season, they didn’t. This year, the twins will be reunited at Iowa. The sisters recorded...

Big Ten west soccer preview

JORDAN HANSEN September 9, 2014

This is part two-of-two in a geographical preview of the Big Ten conference for women’s soccer. Illinois Iowa Minnesota Nebraska Northwestern Purdue Wisconsin

Houghton steps down after 33 years

CHARLIE GREEN September 9, 2014

After 33 years as the Iowa men’s tennis head coach, Steve Houghton announced his retirement Monday. For the Iowa City native and University of Iowa alumnus, it was the perfect time to close the...

Third downs are for Martin-Manley

CODY GOODWIN September 9, 2014

Iowa receiver Kevonte Martin-Manley is two weeks into what’s becoming a pretty special senior season. Entering 2014, Martin-Manley was just 52 catches away from becoming Iowa’s all-time...

C-SPAN bus to come to campus

DI STAFF September 9, 2014

The C-SPAN bus will arrive on the University of Iowa campus on Thursday and Friday. The bus, an interactive, multimedia presentation center, travels the country and hosts tours for students and teachers....

Cedar Rapids man charged with theft

DI STAFF September 9, 2014

Authorities have accused a Cedar Rapids man of stealing an outboard motor. Jake Dickinson was charged on Sunday with second-degree theft. He was operating a motor vehicle when he was stopped for speeding....

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