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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

Men’s hoops beats Idaho State behind Cartwright’s 15 points, eight assists

IAN MARTIN December 6, 2010

The Iowa men's basketball team again started slowly in the second half and let its opponent back in the game on Dec. 4, but the Hawkeyes were able to maintain the lead and ultimately beat Idaho State,...

Quirky win for Iowa women’s basketball team

MATT COZZI December 6, 2010

In a game filled with unpredictability, there was no mystery concerning the Iowa women's basketball team's free-throw shooting. With the help of the Hawkeyes' clutch free-throws down the stretch — they...

Second-half surge improves Hawkeyes to 8-1

JON FRANK December 6, 2010

With the game a struggle down to the waning moments of the second half, the Iowa women's basketball team (8-1) held on to overcome visiting Kansas State (6-1), 68-62, on Sunday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. In...

Commentary: Wrestler Mark Ballweg turning heads

SAM LOUWAGIE December 6, 2010

Trivia for the casual Iowa wrestling fan: Which Hawkeye wrestler currently leads the team in dual meet team points scored? It's defending national champion and No. 1-ranked Matt McDonough, right? No. Surprisingly,...

Ramos becoming ‘the man’ at 133

J.T. BUGOS December 6, 2010

Tony Ramos is one of four wrestlers vying for the starting spot at 133 pounds. In his mind, though, there's only one: Tony Ramos. "All week long, I was preparing like I was going to be the guy,"...

Iowa to play Missouri in Insight Bowl

SCOTT MILLER December 6, 2010

Three-consecutive losses cost the Iowa Hawkeyes (7-5, 4-4 Big Ten) a chance at a return trip to another Bowl Championship Series matchup. But on Sunday evening, the Insight Bowl extended the program an...

Air Force investigating Kinnick flyover

DI STAFF December 6, 2010

A flyover before Iowa's Nov. 20 football game against Ohio State University may have been in violation of Air Force rules, according to the Associated Press. Maj. Chris Kopacek said the Air Force pilots...

Iowa City man charged with extortion

DI STAFF December 6, 2010

An Iowa City man was charged with extortion after threatening a man to sign a contract. Mark Grunzweig, 53, 320 S. Dubuque St. Apt. 213, was charged Dec. 2 with assault, false imprisonment, and two counts...

Iowa City liquor store manager arrested for sexual abuse

DI STAFF December 6, 2010

Iowa City police have charged the manager of Liquor Downtown with sexual abuse. Darin Aisenbrey, 39, 704 Red Bird Run, was charged Dec. 2 with third-degree sexual abuse. According to police complaints,...

City High wrestlers expected to recover quickly after crash

MARIA GIBBS December 6, 2010

Derek Delaney expects to wrestle next year. But for now, his career is on hold following a roll-over bus crash Dec. 4. He and 13 other City High JV wrestlers were on their way to a meet in New London,...

Many students unaware of snow emergency violations

ALISON SULLIVAN December 6, 2010

With snow in the forecast, University of Iowa students should watch where they park their cars — or face a $50 fine — and city officials say they want to increase awareness about regulations. In November...

Student homeowners could soon be on the rise

NINA EARNEST December 6, 2010

Paige Rueter's house is set for Christmas. The tree is lit, and the mantle decorated amid the mismatched furniture, passed down from various family members that typify college housing. It looks like a...

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