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

Fischer: Heroin or hero?

CHRISTIAN FISCHER July 28, 2015

Joaquín Guzmán — better known as cartel kingpin “El Chapo” — is the first person to be given the title “Public Enemy No. 1” since the legendary Al Capone. Surprisingly, he’s also been known...

Sanchez: More guns, more problems

SADIE SANCHEZ July 28, 2015

On July 23, a gunman walked into a movie theater in Lafayette, Louisiana, and opened fire. The shooter, identified as John Houser, killed two women and injured nine others before taking his own life. It...

Elliot: Foraying into the mayo wars

BEAU ELLIOT July 28, 2015

In a world full of climate change, the ISIS-Iran bond, and the looming specter of Donald Trump morphing into Ross Perot circa 1992, it comes as little surprise that a lawsuit in Indiana contends that defenders...

Editorial: Enacting global progress as a global leader

DI EDITORIAL BOARD July 28, 2015

President Obama finished a weekend-long trip to Kenya on Sunday, where he truly embodied his role not only as the president of the United States but also a world leader on a truly global scale. The president...

Does Pete Rose belong in baseball’s Hall of Fame?

DI STAFF July 28, 2015

Yes Pete Rose is without a doubt one of the all-time greats.  He holds major league records for games (3,215), at-bats (14,053), hits (4,256), and singles (3,215).  Rose also was awarded a Gold Glove...

Hawks in the NFL: Three at the crossroads

CHARLIE GREEN July 28, 2015

The NFL is a tough business for aging veterans. Young players are often faster, less worn-out, and most of all, they’re cheaper. Teams that build primarily through the draft rather than consistently...

Lohaus draws raves from coaches

CHARLIE GREEN July 28, 2015

Like a machine, Northern Iowa guard Wyatt Lohaus surveys what defenses give him from the point, calculates his next move, and decides the best course of action in a matter of seconds. During that sliver...

Iowa identifies ‘Hot Jobs’

DI STAFF July 28, 2015

Nurses, dental assistants, and teachers are some of the fastest-growing professions in Iowa. The Iowa Workforce Development released its “Hot Jobs” report this month naming some of the projected...

Trump rides early surge

BRENT GRIFFITHS July 28, 2015

He is brash and full of bravado. He does not care if you critique his language or those who become the targets of his ire. Iowa political watchers say they have never seen a candidate like real-estate...

Johnson County Fair continues to entertain and celebrate agriculture

BILL COONEY July 28, 2015

The smell of grilled pork floats through the air around participants in the rubber chicken-throwing contest while cows moo from the nearby white wooden barn. Welcome to the Johnson County Fair. Johnson...

Supervisors pursue minimum wage hike

ALISON CASSITY July 28, 2015

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors envisions a new Johnson County — one with a higher minimum wage. Last week, the supervisors voted to move forward with a proposal to raise the minimum wage from...

City Council supports biking

ALLIE BISCUPSKI July 28, 2015

Just days after RAGBRAI riders finished their seven-day journey across the state, Iowa City officials wheeled in new plans to make Iowa City safer and more accessible for cyclists. On Monday, the Iowa...

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