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

Commentary: Wrestling takes no prisoners

RYAN YOUNG February 16, 2009

Here is a message to Indiana, Northwestern, and the rest of the Big Ten: For the last five weeks of the season: You better bring more than your best shot when you’re up against Iowa. You better deliver...

Wrestlers slam Gophers 25-9

ZACH SMITH February 16, 2009

Carver-Hawkeye Arena got the memo that archrival Minnesota and head coach J Robinson — a Hawkeye in exile — were coming to Iowa City. With emotions particularly high on Senior Day, the Hawkeyes took...

Virtual life for Main Library’s Lincoln collection

MARY HARRINGTON February 16, 2009

More than 1,000 rare artifacts documenting the life of Abraham Lincoln have moved beyond display cases and are now available online. In conjunction with the bicentennial celebration of Lincoln’s birth,...

Legislature considers fraud bill

OLIVIA MORAN February 16, 2009

In Iowa, nobody is safe from fraud — especially after a devastating flood. Individuals in flood-stricken areas are still struggling financially after a wave of businesses collected money for what resulted...

At the forefront of learning

SHAWN GUDE February 16, 2009

Built in 1973, the Lindquist Center houses the highly ranked UI College of Education. But that’s not all. It’s also home to the Iowa Testing Programs, which created the widely used Iowa Test of Basic...

Flood mitigation plan nearly ready

ASHLEY HAUGO February 16, 2009

Despite the ominous presence of lake-size puddles and 3-inch blankets of snow, updates to flood-response plans make the UI and Iowa City ready to face the spring thaw, officials said. Last fall, the UI...

Library acquisitions not yet hurt by budget cuts

KATHLEEN SERINO February 16, 2009

Although UI Libraries won’t feel the full effects from budget cuts announced earlier this month, those at the UI Main Library are still prepared to make adjustments if necessary. Library acquisitions...

UI prof an Arizona law-dean finalist

MICHELE DANNO February 16, 2009

UI law Professor Margaret Raymond is the one of five finalists being considered for the law-dean position at the University of Arizona, officials recently announced. Raymond, the only female finalist,...

Prof: Journal writing becomes therapy

JENNIFER DELGADO February 16, 2009

UI freshman Serena Everhart said she writes in a journal weekly — it’s one way the Muscatine native relieves some of her stress from classes, extracurricular activities, and work. “There are many...

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