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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

Soccer shuts out Iowa State, Northern Iowa

ROBBIE LEHMAN September 21, 2009

Two more Ws meant a lot to the Iowa soccer team, even more so given that the victories were shutouts over in-state rivals. However, what the Hawkeyes were most impressed with was getting off to the best...

Women harriers fall behind at Iowa Intercollegiate

MICHELE DANNO September 21, 2009

While the Iowa Intercollegiate was an opportunity for the Iowa women’s cross-country team to boost its reputation around the state, the team was unable to finish as well as it expected. The meet, hosted...

Iowa front four flashing greatness

SCOTT MILLER September 21, 2009

I cried the day Derrick Thomas died, and really, it was for selfish reasons. Being just 10 years old at the time, I didn’t know Thomas the person. My only experiences with Thomas — the speed-rushing,...

Iowa defense stifles Arizona offense

BRENDAN STILES September 21, 2009

Prior to Iowa’s 27-17 victory over Arizona over the weekend, the Hawkeye defense was receiving the most focus. It had performed well a week earlier at Iowa State, causing six Cyclone turnovers. But...

New trial granted in infant-shaking case

DI STAFF September 21, 2009

The Iowa Supreme Court granted a new trial to a Coralville man convicted of shaking his infant child and causing shaken-baby syndrome. Edwin Paredes was convicted in 2006 of child endangerment resulting...

Civil War reenactors inspire Iowa City kids

HOLLY HINES September 21, 2009

Nathan Hellwig, a teacher at City High and a Civil War re-enactor, doesn’t usually bring his students along on living history gigs. On Sunday, however, he made an exception for Thomas Panther, a sophomore...

Iowa City’s fourth-annual Zombie Walk collects a record-breaking number

NICOLE KARLIS September 21, 2009

The living turned into the dead at the fourth-annual Iowa City Zombie walk this past weekend. Mobs of people dressed as zombies paraded down Iowa City streets from Happy Hollow Park to the Deadwood to...

City could move flood homes

ALINA RUBEZHOVA September 21, 2009

Instead of turning people’s homes into rubble, Iowa City may begin moving flood-damaged houses to a different location. The city began demolishing houses last week, but transferring homes may prove...

Spotlight Iowa City: Drawing comics to reflect

JOSIE JONES September 21, 2009

For Mark Isham, cartooning is not just mindless doodling — it is his way of keeping a journal. The UI adjunct lecturer has kept a daily comic of his life, drawing one a day, since Jan. 17, 2007. “It’s...

Iowa City pet owners show support for canines

SHANE ERSLAND September 21, 2009

Snowball was basically a celebrity on Sunday afternoon. To the tune of “Ice, Ice Baby” he landed his second blue ribbon of the day. Approximately 250 dogs and their owners took over the Johnson County...

Jewish leaders ask for rescheduled caucus

REGINA ZILBERMINTS September 21, 2009

Observant Jews in Iowa City are trying to make sure they don’t have to choose between practicing their religion and exercising their right to vote. Local Jewish leaders said they support the letter...

Afro-American Cultural Center uses new funds for celebration

EMILY BUSSE September 21, 2009

As one of only a small number of blacks when he arrived at the UI in 1976, Michael Freeman was in culture shock. But Freeman said he was given his first piece of advice at Orientation when one of only...

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