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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

Jarvill: Ice bucket challenge accepted

SAMUEL JARVILL July 22, 2015

It was about a year ago that you could not log onto a social-media site without seeing a video with someone dumping cold water over her or his head. This was called the amyotrophic lateral sclerosis “Ice...

Fischer: Truth or dare: the media’s risky role

CHRISTIAN FISCHER July 22, 2015

On July, Gawker Media printed an article about a male sex escort hired by David Geithner, the brother of former Obama Secretary of Treasury Timothy Geithner. When the escort discovered the true identity...

Clegg: Trump’s big mistake (again)

CHRIS CLEGG July 22, 2015

Donald Trump was at it again on July 18, when he decided to take a shot at Sen. John McCain’s, R-Ariz., Vietnam War record while speaking at the Family Leadership Summit in Ames. Referring to McCain’s...

Editorial: Problematic interim contract for the UI

DI EDITORIAL BOARD July 22, 2015

As the upcoming academic year approaches, while preparing itself to operate under interim President Jean Robillard, the University of Iowa will also have some key positions that need filling. For the...

Who’s the favorite to win Prime Time?

DI STAFF July 22, 2015

Marion Iron Ex-Hawkeye star Jess Settles’ Marion Iron team may have lost to Dan Ahrens’ Jill Armstrong Team earlier in the season, but it heads into the playoffs with a roster clicking so...

Disterhoft, Davis face off in playoffs

CHARLIE GREEN July 22, 2015

Four teams remain in the Game Time League playoffs as the semifinals tip off tonight in North Liberty. Ally Disterhoft returned last week, and has transformed Bethany Doolittle’s last-place Comfort...

Hawk recruiters snub rankings

CHARLIE GREEN July 22, 2015

It’s a long way from 2016 National Signing Day, when Iowa football’s recruiting class for the year will be officially set. But early on, Rivals.com, a website that ranks college recruiting...

Kasich announces presidential bid

DI STAFF July 22, 2015

Ohio Gov. John Kasich has joined the seemingly endless list of Republicans seeking their party’s presidential nomination. Kasich is the 16th notable candidate to announce a bid, following Wisconsin...

Sisters hope to take home the gold

ANDREW POTOCKI July 22, 2015

Although they’re only 8 and 14 years old, Natalie and Peyton Steva aim to take home Olympic gold this year. The two sisters are Iowa City residents who will compete in this year’s U.S. Amateur...

25 years later ADA opposition remains

BRENT GRIFFITHS July 22, 2015

Marca Bristo does not think the Americans with Disability Act could pass today. Bristo is a key disability-rights advocate. She was the first person with a disability to chair the National Council on...

Changes come to Rummage in the Ramp

GIRINDRA SELLECK July 22, 2015

Students and Iowa City residents seeking deals at the city’s ninth-annual Rummage in the Ramp will notice some changes to this year’s event. Rummage in the Ramp is a city-sponsored event designed...

Summer writing program helps youth broaden horizons

ALLIE BISCUPSKI July 22, 2015

From the eclectic architecture of Istanbul to the medieval churches of Armenia and the farmlands of Idaho, Iowa attracts a wealth of young writers to the state. Between the Lines, a summer session hosted...

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