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

Jarvill: Moving like Bernie

SAM JARVILL July 13, 2015

As the first state in the nation to have a caucus, Iowa plays a particularly large role in determining presidential campaigns. Since her announcement, the Democrat seen as the frontrunner so far is Hillary...

Higgins: Significance in a rural getaway

CHRIS HIGGINS July 13, 2015

DI staffer Chris Higgins is interning abroad at China Daily this summer. The following is a list of those who can accurately be described as “saviors”: • A local intern who managed to snag an internship...

Cervantes: Looking up and looking out

CHRISTOPHER CERVANTES July 13, 2015

One facet of American culture that has persisted throughout generations is the society’s focus on competitive sports. Usually, this involves testosterone-fueled viewings of American football or a rousing...

Editorial: The first domino to fall

DI EDITORIAL BOARD July 13, 2015

Iowa 6th District Court Judge Chad Kepros delivered a major blow to the James Clark-headed rental enterprise in the Iowa City area. The conglomeration, which has amassed more than 300 parcels valued in...

Spieth wins playoff in Deere Classic

SILVIS, Ill.  — Jordan Spieth made it a lot tougher on himself than it needed to be. In the end, Spieth got exactly what he was looking for from the John Deere Classic: a win and some positive...

Woodbury, Alexander win again

CHARLIE GREEN July 13, 2015

Dan Ahrens’ Armstrong Team continues to demonstrate that it’s the deepest team in the Prime Time League. The group defeated Ray Swetalla’s Linn County Anesthesiologists, 101-82, behind...

Don’t count out Peschel

CHARLIE GREEN July 13, 2015

Brendan Unkrich’s McCurry’s/BlendCard squad finished the Game Time League regular season at 1-3, placing it fifth of six in the final standings. But with the playoffs beginning Wednesday night,...

Hawk frosh fly high in Prime Time

KYLE MANN July 13, 2015

The nightcap between Brendan Unkrich’s Pelling/Comfort Care and Jess Settles’ Marion Iron had all the makings of an up-and-down barnburner leading into Sunday’s matchup, with...

UI cancels rape-defense class

DI STAFF July 13, 2015

Because of low participation, the University of Iowa police will canceling its long-running Rape Aggression Defense class. UI Crime-Prevention Specialist Alton Poole said he wasn’t sure how long...

Girls learn to rock

YUN LIN July 13, 2015

Twenty girls between the ages of 8 and 16 got together to do something most young people only dream of: They joined a band. Girls Rock is a one-week summer camp held by the University of Iowa Women’s...

Prepping students in China

CHRIS HIGGINS July 13, 2015

BEIJING — College orientation is certainly familiar: PowerPoints, skittish and inquisitive parents, soon-to-be college students being shuttled from ballroom to ballroom. Only this time, it wasn’t...

Iowa farmers may find some cover

ALISON CASSITY July 13, 2015

Statewide, Iowa has battled high nitrate levels for the past several years. Now, as Des Moines begins a lawsuit against surrounding counties, potentially dangerous nitrate levels in drinking water have...

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