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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

Hawkeyes face pivotal Big Ten match-up

JORDAN GARRETSON October 9, 2009

Since starting its season 1-5, the Iowa field-hockey team has won three out of its last four. But the Hawkeyes’ slow start makes this weekend’s road contest pivotal. Iowa (4-6, 1-1 Big Ten) will...

Recreational Services heads to the foul line

MITCH SMITH October 9, 2009

Although the Hawkeye women’s and men’s basketball teams won’t tip off their regular seasons until Nov. 14 and 15, respectively, Recreational Services is getting a head start on the upcoming hoops...

Iowa looks to sweep fall baseball games

TRAVIS VARNER October 9, 2009

The Iowa baseball team will try to finish 2-0 in its fall exhibition season when the Hawkeyes host Iowa Central at Banks Field at 6 p.m. today. Relying on a riveting walk-off single to beat Des Moines...

Volleyball looks for first home victory of season against No. 8 Michigan

EVELYN LAU October 9, 2009

Aimee Huffman was only a freshman when the Iowa volleyball team defeated then-ranked No. 11 Michigan in stunning fashion. As a member of the squad that upset the Wolverines in five sets at Carver-Hawkeye...

Search for new women’s tennis coach continues

PATRICK RAFFERTY October 9, 2009

Filling a head coaching void was the last thing the Iowa women’s tennis team expected to have to do this season. Jane Meyer, the Iowa senior associate athletics director, said the search for a new head...

Homecoming game about more than school pride

AMIE KIEHN October 9, 2009

As ESPN commentator Dick Vitale might say, “It’s all in the numbers, baby.” The No. 12 Iowa Hawkeyes have been all about the numbers this season. Bolstered by a proficient defense, Iowa has managed...

Man charged in robberies

DI STAFF October 9, 2009

Police arrested an Iowa City man allegedly connected to two armed gas-station robberies following a Wednesday robbery, Iowa City police reported. Police charged Benjamin Lewis, 28, with three counts of...

United Way to train emergency volunteers

DI STAFF October 9, 2009

The United Way of Johnson County will hold two training sessions for community members interested in volunteering at the Emergency Center during times of disaster. The Emergency Volunteer Center provides...

Bazzell out in council election

DI STAFF October 9, 2009

Official results from the Oct. 3 Iowa City City Council primary confirm Jared Bazzell is no longer on the ballot. Officials waited until 1 p.m. Thursday to count any absentee ballots and overseas votes...

Spotlight Iowa City: The mother of whistlers

ALISSA ROSEN October 9, 2009

Connie Roberts makes whistles. But they’re hardly the typical, 25-cent plastic noisemakers a gym coach would wear around his neck. “I like to use everyday objects and give them a little twist,”...

UI not in loan probe

PARKER SMITH October 9, 2009

The UI is not part of a U.S. Department of Education probe into Iowa Student Loan’s questionable relationship with the Iowa State University Alumni Association, officials have confirmed. The federal...

Course aimed at money

MARLEEN LINARES October 9, 2009

UI students could soon be able to learn the true value of a dollar. Student Credit and Money Management Services has developed a financial literacy course. If approved, one section will be offered in...

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