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

Freshman golfer English tough to label

TORK MASON September 15, 2011

Who is Lauren English? The answer to that question is difficult to pin down. It changes with almost every person you talk to. The freshman from Bloomington, Ill., can be "quiet," "competitive,"...

Iowa soccer still undefeated after beating UNI

PATRICK MASON September 15, 2011

The Iowa women's soccer team stayed hot on a very cool Wednesday night, defeating Northern Iowa, 2-0, at the Iowa Soccer Complex. Forward Leah DeMoss provided all the scoring needed for the Black and...

Hawkeye kicker Meyer surprising outsiders, not himself

JORDAN GARRETSON September 15, 2011

You might describe Mike Meyer as a little awkward. The wiry sophomore placekicker stands at 6-2 and 180 pounds. On a sunny Tuesday afternoon outside the Hayden Fry Football Complex, a bashful smile greets...

Johnson County backs Kirkwood facility at Oakdale

DI STAFF September 15, 2011

There may soon be a new Kirkwood Community College building on the University of Iowa Oakdale campus. Kirkwood and UI officials believe the proposed new building would forge a partnership between the two...

Mayflower resident assaulted Tuesday

DI STAFF September 15, 2011

A resident of Mayflower Residence Hall was assaulted Tuesday afternoon around 2 p.m. as he was leaving the northeast entrance of the building, according to a press release. The suspect wore a ski mask...

UI faculty and staff to receive job value info

DI STAFF September 15, 2011

University of Iowa faculty and staff will receive information about their estimated market zone value on Sept. 26, said Kevin Ward, the UI assistant vice president for Human Resources, at the UI Staff...

UI freshman relishes creative handshakes

JORDAN MONTGOMERY September 15, 2011

University of Iowa freshman Stefan Juran uses a new take on an old trick to make introductions a little more interesting. It's a common occurrence. One person goes in for a normal handshake or high-five,...

Council hopeful Mitchell runs on sustainability

ASMAA ELKEURTI September 15, 2011

Iowa City City Council candidate Jarrett Mitchell wants voters. But even if they don't vote for him — a candidate becoming increasingly defined by his sustainability goals — he just wants them to...

IC parks commission looks to allow alcohol

JANET LAWLER September 15, 2011

Alcohol consumption has a possibility of going beyond bars, restaurants, and private property in Iowa City following a Parks and Recreation meeting Wednesday. The Parks and Recreation Department discussed...

Increasing student loan trouble not at UI

ERIC MOORE September 15, 2011

University of Iowa students pay their bills. That's according to U.S. Department of Education statistics, which show increased problems with student loan payment nationally. UI students, in comparison,...

UIHC named to 2011 "Most Wired" list

BRITTANY TREVICK September 15, 2011

Douglas Van Daele compared new technologies in hospitals to the introduction of the stethoscope in 1816. "When the stethoscope was invented, doctors felt it was going to get in the way of patient...

Official: apparent decrease in student ambulance calls misleading

DORA GROTE September 15, 2011

Officials said they're unable to find trends in alcohol-related ambulance calls because of a decision to use a new software for tracking those calls. Therefore, Johnson County Public Health Director Doug...

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